Your Questions, Answered

  • The Breakaway Camlock is designed to separate during a sudden hose-pull or drive-away event and shut off flow on both sides to help prevent costly pump and fitting damage.

  • The engineered break tabs fail under load, allowing the unit to separate as designed. Flow is stopped, protecting connected equipment. The housing is reusable and can be rebuilt with a rebuild kit.

  • Yes. The housing is designed for reuse. After a separation event, replace the sacrificial components and inspect the unit before returning it to service.

  • The housing is constructed from high-grade A356 aluminum alloy and fitted with EPDM gaskets, materials selected for demanding field environments. These components are corrosion-resistant and well-suited for water-transfer applications, providing durability and long-term serviceability.

    (Contact us for material specifications if needed.)

  • Pressure capability depends on size and configuration. Contact us for specific ratings based on your application and system requirements.

  • Rebuild time depends on field conditions, typical rebuild times are under 5 minutes. The system is designed for fast service using size-specific rebuild kits.

  • Breakaway Camlocks are available in:

    • 2"

    • 2.5"

    • 3"

    • 4"

    Each size has a corresponding rebuild kit.

  • The system is designed for water transfer operations in:

    • Firefighting

    • Mining

    • Construction

    • Industrial applications

  • No. When installed and intact, the unit functions as part of the line. It is only activated during a sudden pull or overload event.

  • If your operation involves:

    • Water tenders repositioning

    • Mobile pumps

    • Long hose runs

    • Equipment that moves while connected

    You are exposed to hose-pull risk.

  • Yes. For active or remote operations, keeping spare rebuild kits available helps minimize downtime after a separation event.

    Recommended: 2 spare kits per active breakaway unit.

  • Use the Contact Us or Shop page to request a quote or purchase units and rebuild kits directly.

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