Camlock (electrical)

rdf:langString Camlock (electrical)

rdf:langString Camlock panel, without connections

rdf:langString Camlock with connections made

rdf:langString Camlock panel, without connections

rdf:langString Camlock with connections made

rdf:langString vertical

rdf:langString Camlocks

rdf:langString Cam lock 1.JPG

rdf:langString Cam lock 2.JPG

rdf:langString A camlock or cam-lock is an interchangeable electrical connector, often used in temporary electrical power production and distribution, predominantly in North America. Originally a trade name as Cam-Lok, it is now a generic term. Each camlock connector carries a single phase, pole, or conductor; multiple camlock connectors will be used to make a complete electrical supply or circuit. The most common form is the 16 series, rated at 400 amperes with 105 °C terminations. Also in common use is the 15 series (mini-cam), rated at 150 amperes. A larger version is made denoted as the 17 series with ratings up to 760 A. A ball nose version and a longer nose standard version exist—the latter is the most common. The early version original connector was hot-vulcanized to the cable body; later versions use dimensional pressure to exclude foreign material from the connector pin area. The tail of the connector insulator body is trimmable to fit the cable outer diameter. Another version is the Posi-Lok, which features keyed, shrouded connectors, and panels with sequencing interlocks. Camlock is generally used where temporary connections of 3-phase and/or more than 50 A are needed. Applications include connecting large temporary generators or load banks to distribution panels or building disconnects. Common scenarios include testing, emergencies, temporary special events, and traveling stage shows with large lighting and sound equipment. They are usually found only in professional environments, where connections are performed by qualified personnel.