What Is a Camlock Cable?

🔌 What Is a Camlock Cable?

Powering Events Safely and Efficiently

Behind every powerful stage light, booming speaker stack, and LED wall lies one critical component: power. In the world of event production, the Camlock cable is a trusted workhorse—ensuring safe, high-capacity electrical distribution for temporary setups.

At its core, a Camlock cable uses Cam-Lok connectors, allowing fast and secure connections between power sources, distribution boxes, and heavy-load equipment.

🎪 Used in: Concerts, film sets, outdoor festivals, trade shows, live broadcasts, and touring rigs.

🧲 What Makes a Camlock Cable Unique?

Each Camlock cable contains one conductor per connector, colour-coded for easy identification:

• ✅ Green: Ground

• ⚪ White: Neutral

• 🔴🔵⚫ Hot (Black, Red, Blue for three-phase)

Camlock connectors are rated up to 400A and built for repeated use in rugged conditions. Unlike standard plugs, they lock securely, preventing accidental disconnection and improving safety.

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🎯 Why Event Planners Choose Camlock Cables

1. High Power Handling

Camlock systems can support large-scale lighting and sound systems with ease—ideal for main stages and headline acts.

2. Speed & Simplicity

Camlocks connect in seconds. No hardwiring, no guesswork. Just quick, safe assembly—crucial for fast turnarounds.

3. Safety First

Each connection locks in place, reducing the risk of shock, shorts, or disconnection during a show.

4. Built for Outdoor Use

Rain or shine, Camlock cables are weather-resistant, with rugged insulation suited for outdoor venues.

🛡️ Tip: Ensure your crew follows NEC temporary power guidelines for maximum safety.

🎚️ Real-Life Scenario: Festival Power Planning

You’re planning a multi-day music festival with multiple stages. Instead of tangled extension cords and multiple junction boxes, you deploy:

• One Camlock feeder cable from your generator

• Connected to an SX PowerCase Camlock Distro Box

• Feeding breakout circuits to stage lights, video systems, and sound gear

It’s clean, fast, safe—and scalable.

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⚖️ Camlock vs Other Connectors

For large-scale event power, Camlock leads the industry.

🤝 Trust SX for Your Camlock Power Setup

At SX PowerCase, we manufacture:

• 🔌 Custom Camlock cables

• 📦 Modular Camlock distro boxes

• 🎛️ Integrated solutions for event environments

Whether you’re powering a full-scale concert or a mobile AV truck, our products are customisable, road-ready, and built to last.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Q1: What is a Camlock cable used for?
A Camlock cable is used in temporary high-power setups like concerts, festivals, and broadcast events to safely distribute electricity from generators to equipment.

Q2: Are Camlock connectors safe for outdoor events?
Yes, Camlock connectors are weather-resistant and lock in place, making them ideal for outdoor environments.

Q3: How many amps can a Camlock connector handle?
Most Camlock connectors handle between 150A and 400A, depending on the configuration.

Q4: Can SX PowerCase customise Camlock solutions?
Absolutely! SX offers custom Camlock cables and distro boxes to meet your event’s power needs.

✅ Conclusion: Power with Confidence

If you’re an event planner managing large power loads, Camlock cables are your backstage essential. They’re fast to install, safe to use, and designed for demanding environments.

With SX PowerCase, you get reliability, durability, and full customisation—so your event runs without a hitch.

👉 Visit sxpowercase.com to power up your next event.