Single Pole Camlock Connectors | High Current Cam-Type Power Connectors

A single pole camlock connector is a high-current connector for one electrical conductor, used in temporary power distribution systems where individual phase, neutral and earth conductors are connected separately. Multiple camlock connectors are used together to build complete multi-phase connections. KRIPAL camlock connectors are rated from 200A to 400A with a cam-type locking mechanism providing a secure low-resistance connection.

The male connector has a cam pin that inserts into the female contact body. Rotating the cam lever approximately 90 degrees causes an eccentric cam profile to pull the contacts together with high mechanical force. This creates a gas-tight, low-resistance electrical contact. The locked position is visually obvious and can be confirmed by touch in low-light installations such as behind dimmer racks or under stages.

Entertainment and industrial power industries use standardized color codes: brown for L1, black for L2, grey for L3 (European phase colors); blue for neutral; green-and-yellow for protective earth. Additional colors including red, white and orange are used in specific regions and industries. KRIPAL insulating sleeves are replaceable field components, allowing color code reconfiguration.

Camlock connectors are the standard high-current interface in entertainment touring (concert lighting, theatre, film location power), generator docking and load bank testing, industrial temporary power for plant shutdowns and turnarounds, and large event power distribution. Any application requiring flexible temporary connection of high-current conductors benefits from the cam-type locking system.

The standard safety convention places male panel mount connectors on the supply (source) side such as generator output panels, and female inline connectors on the load (receiving) side such as the ends of flexible feeder cables. This ensures that exposed male pins are only present on de-energized equipment when cables are disconnected from the supply source.

KRIPAL 200A camlock connectors accept conductors from 16mm squared to 70mm squared via double set-screw terminals. 400A connectors accept conductors from 35mm squared to 150mm squared. Crimp barrel terminal versions are also available for hydraulic crimped connections in production-line cable assembly. Always verify the terminal capacity for your specific connector model.

Yes. KRIPAL camlock insulating sleeves are designed as replaceable components. Damaged sleeves can be replaced, or the color code can be reconfigured for different phase identification requirements, without replacing the functional brass connector body. This feature is particularly valued by entertainment rental houses who may need to adapt connector colors for different international touring requirements.

Yes. KRIPAL provides private label camlock connectors with custom color sleeve options and company branding on connector bodies. Custom part numbering supports fleet management and rental inventory tracking. Contact our export team with your annual volume forecast for minimum order quantities and lead time details.