{"product_id":"3-8-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve","title":"3\/8 in. Brass Ball Valve, Male x Female, Locking Handle, UL Listed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Flow 3\/8 in. Locking Handle Male × Female Brass Ball Valve (#948171L) carries UL Listing for gas service combined with a stainless-steel locking handle for lockout\/tagout (LOTO) compliance. The male × female configuration simplifies inline replacement without re-threading pipe, making it ideal for HVAC gas trains, boiler gas valves, and industrial gas distribution piping. 600 WOG pressure rating and a full-port bore ensure reliable performance across water, oil, and gas media.\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\u003e3\/8 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\u003eMale 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\u003e948171L\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\u003eWell suited for gas appliance shutoffs, boiler gas valves, unit heater connections, and HVAC gas distribution piping where UL Listing is required by code. The 3\/8 in. MxF configuration threads directly onto standard iron pipe tees and unions for straightforward installation or inline replacement.\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  \u003cli\u003eUL Listed for gas service\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\/how-to-choose-the-right-valve\"\u003eHow to Choose the Right Valve\u003c\/a\u003e — Application-based valve selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brass-ball-valves\"\u003eShop 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":48698871906519,"sku":"948171L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_948170L.jpg?v=1779367445","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/3-8-in-locking-handle-male-x-female-ball-valve","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}