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Ball Valve Lockout V442-V448
ABUS plastic ball valve lockouts secure valve handles of various designs in the off position.
- Lockout device made of robust and dielectric polypropylene
- Available in two different sizes to match most common valve handles
- Numerous locking holes allow for optimal positioning on the handle
VERSATILE AND FLEXIBLE
Two sizes of ABUS plastic ball valve lockouts cover almost all hand levers.
For more safety in maintenance: Our ball valve lockouts secure the valve in the off position. By hooking in a padlock, the lock is fixed on the valve handle until all maintenance work has been completed.
Technology:
- High-quality polypropylene; long-lasting, robust and non-conductive
- Two sizes: Handles for ball valves from 1/2" to 8"
- Well-positioned padlock holes for better grip on the valve
Operation and use:
- To block most common ball valves
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Lockout Devices
- Product Group:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Lockout Devices
- Product Type:
- Valve Lockouts
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- V442
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Department:
- Door Hardware
ABUS V442 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size ball valve handles does the ABUS V442 lockout fit?
The V442 is the small size in the ABUS plastic ball valve lockout range (V442 through V448). Between the two sizes ABUS offers, the family covers hand levers on ball valves from 1/2 inch up to 8 inch. The V442 handles the smaller end of that range; if your lever is off a larger valve, the bigger size in the same family is the one to order.
2) Is the ABUS V442 valve lockout safe to use around live electrical equipment?
It is made from polypropylene, which ABUS specifies as dielectric and non-conductive, so it does not carry current. That matters on mechanical rooms and process lines where a lockout sits next to energized gear. Note it is a valve lockout for hand-lever ball valves, not an electrical breaker or switch lockout.
3) Why does the ABUS V442 have so many holes in it?
The multiple padlock holes let you slide the device along the lever and lock it at whatever point gives the best grip on that particular handle. Ball valve levers vary a lot in shape and length, so the extra hole positions are what make one part fit many valves rather than needing a device per valve size.
4) Does the ABUS V442 lock the valve open or closed?
Closed. The device secures the valve handle in the off position and holds it there until the padlock comes off, which is the point of it during maintenance or a shutdown. It is not intended to hold a valve open.
5) Will the ABUS V442 work on a gate valve or a butterfly valve?
It is built for ball valves with hand levers. A gate valve with a round handwheel needs a different style of lockout entirely, and butterfly valves depend on whether the actuator is a lever or a gear operator. If the handle is a flat lever that rotates a quarter turn, the V442 family is the right type.
6) Is the ABUS V442 valve lockout rated for commercial and industrial facility use?
It is a commercial-duty device, catalogued by ABUS for maintenance lockout work rather than household use. Polypropylene construction holds up in wet mechanical rooms and outdoor pits where a metal device would corrode, and the red color keeps a locked-out valve visible on a walkthrough.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the ABUS V442 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The ABUS V442 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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