Description

Description

Midland Lead-Free Brass Full Port Ball Valve (FIP)

Midland Lead-Free Brass Full Port Ball Valves provide dependable quarter-turn shutoff for potable water, plumbing, commercial, and industrial threaded piping systems.

Manufactured from durable lead-free forged brass, these valves feature female NPT connections on both ends and a full-port internal flow path designed to minimize restriction and pressure drop while delivering reliable long-term service.

Product Highlights

Lead-free forged brass construction
Female NPT (FIP x FIP) threaded connections
Full-port design for maximum flow capacity
Quarter-turn lever handle operation
Precision-machined internal components
Corrosion-resistant brass body
Suitable for potable water applications
Designed for plumbing, commercial, and industrial piping systems
Available in sizes from 1/4" through 2"
Industry approved for applicable plumbing and water service applications
Manufactured by Midland Industries

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Full Port Ball Valve
Brand	Midland
Body Material	Lead-Free Forged Brass
Connection Type	FIP x FIP
Thread Type	Female NPT
Port Style	Full Port
Operation	Quarter-Turn Lever Handle
Primary Function	Manual Shutoff / Isolation
Potable Water Use	Yes
Available Sizes	1/4" through 2"
Typical Applications	Potable Water, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Threaded Piping Systems

Valve Configuration

Female NPT Inlet

The inlet accepts a compatible male NPT pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or equipment connection.

Full-Port Ball

The internal full-port opening helps maintain system flow while minimizing restriction when the valve is fully open.

Female NPT Outlet

The opposite FIP connection continues the threaded piping run to compatible downstream components.

Construction Details

The forged lead-free brass body provides dependable mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and long service life in compatible piping systems.

Precision-machined internal components provide smooth valve movement and dependable sealing throughout repeated operating cycles.

Female NPT threaded ends allow straightforward installation into compatible threaded piping systems without requiring soldering.

Why Choose a Full Port Ball Valve?

High-Flow Design

Full-port internal opening
Helps minimize pressure loss
Supports efficient system flow
Suitable for main and branch isolation
Quick quarter-turn shutoff

Threaded Installation

FIP x FIP connections
Accepts compatible male NPT components
No soldering required
Convenient for service and replacement
Available in multiple nominal sizes

Full Port vs. Standard Port

Full Port

A full-port ball valve uses a larger internal opening intended to closely match the connected piping and help minimize flow restriction.

Standard Port

A standard-port valve uses a smaller internal opening and may create more restriction through the valve body.

Typical Applications

Plumbing & Water Systems

Potable water distribution
Residential plumbing
Commercial plumbing
Supply line shutoff
Fixture and equipment isolation

Commercial & Industrial Systems

Mechanical piping
Equipment isolation points
Maintenance shutoff locations
General threaded piping
Compatible fluid-handling systems

Available Sizes

The supplied product information identifies nominal valve sizes from 1/4" through 2".

Select the valve size that matches the mating male NPT piping components and flow requirements of the installation.

Threaded Installation

Use an appropriate pipe-thread sealant or PTFE tape on compatible male NPT connections according to the intended system and media.

Start threaded connections carefully to help prevent cross-threading, and avoid excessive tightening that could damage the valve body or connected piping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of valve is this?

This is a lead-free forged brass full-port ball valve with female NPT connections on both ends.

What does FIP mean?

FIP means Female Iron Pipe and refers to an internally threaded connection designed to accept a compatible male NPT component.

What connects to the FIP ends?

Compatible male NPT pipe, nipples, fittings, valves, or equipment connections install into the female threaded ends.

What does full port mean?

Full port means the valve uses a larger internal opening intended to minimize restriction when fully open.

How is the valve operated?

It uses quarter-turn lever operation for fast opening and closing.

What material is the valve body made from?

The body is manufactured from lead-free forged brass.

Can this valve be used for potable water?

Yes. The supplied product information identifies lead-free construction suitable for potable water applications.

What sizes are available?

The supplied product information identifies sizes from 1/4" through 2".

Are industry approvals available?

The supplied product information identifies industry approvals for applicable plumbing and water service applications. Refer to the manufacturer specification sheet for complete approval listings.

Should this valve be used for throttling?

Ball valves are generally intended for fully open or fully closed operation rather than prolonged throttling.

What should I verify before installation?

Confirm nominal size, NPT thread compatibility, pressure, temperature, media, approvals, and applicable plumbing requirements.

Important Ordering & Installation Notes

This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Brass Full Port Ball Valves with FIP x FIP threaded connections.
Available sizes are identified as 1/4" through 2".
Verify the required nominal valve size before ordering.
Confirm mating piping components use compatible male NPT threads.
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections.
Inspect all threads for damage, contamination, or debris before installation.
Start threaded connections carefully to help prevent cross-threading.
Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the valve body or connected piping.
Lead-free brass construction is suitable for compatible potable water applications.
Verify any project-specific approval requirements before installation.
Ball valves are intended primarily for fully open or fully closed operation.
Do not use the lever handle as installation leverage.
Verify pressure, temperature, and media compatibility before use.
Check completed threaded connections for leakage before normal operation.
Follow applicable plumbing codes and Midland manufacturer recommendations.