{"product_id":"14-locking-hndl-male-x-female-ballvalve-948170l","title":"1\/4 in. Brass Ball Valve, Male x Female, Locking Handle, UL Listed | 948170L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/4 in. forged brass ball valve (part \u003cstrong\u003e948170L\u003c\/strong\u003e) combines Male × Female NPT ends with a padlockable locking lever handle — quarter-turn shutoff you can lock in the open or closed position for lockout\/tagout and tamper-resistant service. UL 842 and UL 258 listed, rated 600 psi WOG and 150 psi WSP. The male end threads directly into equipment ports, tanks, or bushings; the female end accepts standard pipe — no extra nipple required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Part Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948170L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall valve, forged brass, locking handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale NPT × Female NPT, ANSI B1.20.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 psi WOG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 psi WSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−20°F to 300°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 842, UL 258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarter-turn locking lever, vinyl grip — padlockable open or closed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.315\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd-to-End Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.016\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (center to top)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.732\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.543\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.32 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody \u0026amp; End Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, chrome plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, blow-out-proof design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall Seat \u0026amp; Stem Packing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacking Nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLever Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel-plated steel, vinyl grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem Nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass-plated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking lever accepts a padlock in the fully open or fully closed position — supports OSHA lockout\/tagout (LOTO) procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow-out-proof stem with packing nut, O-ring and stem packing seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreads conform to ANSI B1.20.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot lead-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — for potable water supply lines, choose a lead-free certified valve (see Lead-Free Valves in our Valves menu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"series-sizes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Sizes in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass Ball Valve, Male × Female NPT, Locking Handle, UL Listed (1\/4\"–2\"). Jump to another size or add it straight to your cart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 in. (this page)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948170L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$10.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/3-8-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve\"\u003e3\/8 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948171L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$11.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48698871906519:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/12-locking-hndl-male-x-female-ballvalve-948172l\"\u003e1\/2 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948172L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$12.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48646773670103:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/3-4-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve\"\u003e3\/4 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948173L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$17.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48698883637463:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/1-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve\"\u003e1 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948174L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$30.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48698892714199:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/1-1-4-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve\"\u003e1-1\/4 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948175L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$55.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48698900676823:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/1-1-2-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve\"\u003e1-1\/2 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948176L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$69.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48698910441687:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/2-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve\"\u003e2 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e948177L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$94.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48698920009943:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLockout\/tagout points on equipment and process lines, fuel and gas piping (UL 842 valves for flammable liquids, UL 258 for LP-gas shutoff), compressed air isolation, tamper-resistant outdoor or public-access installations, and general industrial shutoff where the valve position must be secured. Not for potable water supply (not lead-free).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-References \u0026amp; Interchange\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacing another brand's 1\/4 in. UL-listed locking brass ball valve? Match nominal size, end connections (Male × Female NPT), and WOG rating for a direct fit — or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange. Need female threads on both ends? See the \u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/1-4-in-brass-ball-valve-with-locking-handle\"\u003e1\/4 in. FxF locking-handle ball valve (940171L)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock — ships direct from the manufacturer, typically 1–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/ball-valve-materials-guide\"\u003eBall Valve Materials Guide (316 SS vs. brass vs. PVC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/how-to-choose-the-right-valve\"\u003eHow to Choose the Right Valve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/valve-pressure-temperature-ratings-chart\"\u003eValve Pressure \u0026amp; Temperature Ratings Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/stuck-ball-valve-how-to-free-or-replace\"\u003eBall Valve Stuck? 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