DB Camlock Seals
The Parker DB CamLock Seal design (patent pending) provides maximum sealing pressure under minimal seal load. The dual bead, small contact point design improves performance by requiring less installation force, extending seal life, and reducing downtime and costly maintenance.
Parker DB CamLock Seals are dimensioned to fit easily into all CamLock fitting assemblies and remain in the groove during installation.
Because Parker custom blends its own rubber compounds, we are able to ensure the highest standard of consistent quality while offering food and beverage manufacturers a full range of application-appropriate materials.
Product Highlights:
- Seal geometry maximizes seal pressure points
- Dual bead design stabilizes seal
- Design fits all current CamLock fittings
- Wide selection of sizes and materials to meet specific application requirements
Benefits
- Long-term sealability
- Reduced Cam assembly force
- Lower maintenance costs
- Material traceability
- Easy removal and replacement
Innovation by Design
In designing the innovative DB CamLock Seals, Parker used state-of-the art Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate seal response under loading. The results (see Figure 1) clearly demonstrate the improved sealability of the dual bead design, in comparison to traditional flat-cut seals. The analysis also identified extreme stress points on the outside diameter of traditional flat-cut seals under pressure, which can lead to early seal failure.
The ability to develop and compound application-specific rubber formulations allows Parker to partner with food and beverage customers for improved seal performance and production uptime.
All Parker material options were tested against industry standard flat seals (see Figure 2) to identify load compression advantages. When the Parker DB CamLock design is implemented using customized compounds, it provides a clear advantage, reducing compressive stress requirements, thereby extending the service life of both seals and fittings.
The Right Material for Your Application
Parker offers a wide range of elastomeric materials to meet the critical sealing challenges of food and beverage manufacturers. We only use materials that are compliant with the following specifications for manufacturing CamLock seals:
- FDA standard (21 CFR 177.2600)
- US Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI
- 3-A CamLock Standard #18-03
Notes: All FDA materials listed here pass the FCII Title 21 177.2600 extractable testing requirements for repeated usie in contact with aqueous and fatty foods.
Brewery Tested
A new white EPDM compound developed by Parker exclusively for the brewery industry, when use with the Dual Bead seal design, provides superior performance under compression and extends seal life without adversely affecting product taste. The compression set of the materials tested was taken after 70 hours in beer at a temperature of 185° F (85° C).
Easily Traceable for Increased Safety and Convenience
Every Parker CamLock seal features laseretched product identification for easy material traceability. As a leading seal manufacturer, Parker has its own rubber mixing capability, which ensures full traceability back to the raw materials used in production.
This warranty comprises the sole and entire warranty pertaining to items provided hereunder. seller makes no other warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind whatsoever. All other warranties, including but not limited to, merchant ability and fitness for purpose, whether expressed, implied, or arising by operation of law, trade usage, or course of dealing are hereby disclaimed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are no warranties whatsoever on items built or acquired wholly or partially, to buyer’s designs or specifications.
Limitation of remedy: Seller’s Liability arising from or in any way connected with the items sold or this contract shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the items sold or refund of the purchase price paid by buyer, at seller’s sole option. In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with this agreement or items sold hereunder, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including without limitation, negligence, failure to warn or strict liability.
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Benefits
- Long-term sealability
- Reduced Cam assembly force
- Lower maintenance costs
- Material traceability
- Easy removal and replacement
Innovation by DesignIn designing the innovative DB CamLock Seals, Parker used state-of-the art Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate seal response under loading. The results (see Figure 1) clearly demonstrate the improved sealability of the dual bead design, in comparison to traditional flat-cut seals. The analysis also identified extreme stress points on the outside diameter of traditional flat-cut seals under pressure, which can lead to early seal failure.
The ability to develop and compound application-specific rubber formulations allows Parker to partner with food and beverage customers for improved seal performance and production uptime.
All Parker material options were tested against industry standard flat seals (see Figure 2) to identify load compression advantages. When the Parker DB CamLock design is implemented using customized compounds, it provides a clear advantage, reducing compressive stress requirements, thereby extending the service life of both seals and fittings.
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The Right Material for Your Application
Parker offers a wide range of elastomeric materials to meet the critical sealing challenges of food and beverage manufacturers. We only use materials that are compliant with the following specifications for manufacturing CamLock seals:
- FDA standard (21 CFR 177.2600)
- US Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI
- 3-A CamLock Standard #18-03
Notes: All FDA materials listed here pass the FCII Title 21 177.2600 extractable testing requirements for repeated usie in contact with aqueous and fatty foods.
Brewery Tested
A new white EPDM compound developed by Parker exclusively for the brewery industry, when use with the Dual Bead seal design, provides superior performance under compression and extends seal life without adversely affecting product taste. The compression set of the materials tested was taken after 70 hours in beer at a temperature of 185° F (85° C).
Easily Traceable for Increased Safety and Convenience
Every Parker CamLock seal features laseretched product identification for easy material traceability. As a leading seal manufacturer, Parker has its own rubber mixing capability, which ensures full traceability back to the raw materials used in production.
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This warranty comprises the sole and entire warranty pertaining to items provided hereunder. seller makes no other warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind whatsoever. All other warranties, including but not limited to, merchant ability and fitness for purpose, whether expressed, implied, or arising by operation of law, trade usage, or course of dealing are hereby disclaimed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are no warranties whatsoever on items built or acquired wholly or partially, to buyer’s designs or specifications.
Limitation of remedy: Seller’s Liability arising from or in any way connected with the items sold or this contract shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the items sold or refund of the purchase price paid by buyer, at seller’s sole option. In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with this agreement or items sold hereunder, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including without limitation, negligence, failure to warn or strict liability.
