{"product_id":"1-4-in-brass-ball-valve-with-locking-handle","title":"1\/4 in. Brass Ball Valve with Locking Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Flow 1\/4 in. Brass Ball Valve with Locking Handle (#940171L) delivers the same 600 WOG, full-port performance as the standard valve, with an added stainless-steel locking handle for lockout\/tagout (LOTO) compliance. A padlock can be secured through the handle to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation — an essential feature for energy isolation procedures in industrial facilities, chemical plants, and utility systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass (dezincification-resistant alloy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-plated brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE (Teflon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale NPT × Female NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull port (full bore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless-steel locking lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 WOG \/ 150 SWP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−20°F to 366°F (−29°C to 186°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarter-turn (90°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e940171L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-port (full-bore) ball — same ID as pipe for maximum flow and zero CV loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuarter-turn operation — open or close in 90° of handle travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChrome-plated brass ball for corrosion resistance and long seal life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePTFE (Teflon) seats — low operating torque, wide chemical compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlow-out-proof stem design — stem retention meets industry safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne-piece body construction for leak-free integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless-steel locking handle with padlock hole for LOTO compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in energy isolation programs (LOTO), chemical process piping, compressed air systems, water treatment facilities, and any application where unauthorized valve operation must be prevented. Meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 lockout\/tagout requirements when used with an approved padlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertifications \u0026amp; Approvals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e600 WOG (Water, Oil, Gas) pressure rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ball-valve-materials-guide\"\u003eBrass vs. Stainless vs. PVC Ball Valves\u003c\/a\u003e — Material selection guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ball-valve-sizing-chart-cv-reference\"\u003eBall Valve Sizing Chart \u0026amp; Cv Reference\u003c\/a\u003e — Flow coefficient reference table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gate-valve-vs-ball-valve\"\u003eGate Valve vs. Ball Valve — Which to Use?\u003c\/a\u003e — When to spec each type\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brass-ball-valves\"\u003eShop All Brass Ball Valves\u003c\/a\u003e — Full size range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Midland Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48698853163223,"sku":"940171L","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_940171L.jpg?v=1780549083","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/1-4-in-brass-ball-valve-with-locking-handle","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}