This Certified Male Fire Extinguisher Valve is engineered for manufacturers and service centers where meeting strict regulatory and insurance requirements is essential. The valve is rigorously tested and officially listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and ULC, providing the assurance that it conforms to the highest North American safety and performance standards. Every aspect of this valve assembly, from the metallurgy to the thread pitch, is controlled and documented to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. The outlet valve is machined to exacting tolerances to guarantee a perfect seal and reliable performance under pressure. Using this certified male thread valve simplifies the process of gaining insurance approval and ensures your fire extinguishers are in full compliance with NFPA and other local fire codes, providing peace of mind and mitigating liability.

Bullet Points:

• Officially UL and ULC Listed, with certification mark available.

• Fully documented and traceable manufacturing process for the entire valve assembly.

• Precision-machined outlet valve for guaranteed leak-proof performance.

• Ensures compliance with NFPA 10 and other insurance-driven standards.

• The trusted male thread valve for the North American market.

Specific Application Scenario
A fire equipment manufacturer in the United States uses this certified valve on all their 10-lb ABC models to ensure their products can be sold and installed without compliance issues across all 50 states and for corporate clients with strict insurance mandates.

Factory Production Floor
Production occurs under a certified quality management system (ISO 9001). Each manufacturing step is documented, and samples from every production batch are subjected to rigorous testing in an on-site lab to maintain UL/ULC listing.

Packing and Transportation
Valves are packed in boxes that display the UL/ULC logo. Shipping documentation includes the necessary certification details for customs and customer records.

FAQ

• Q: What is the specific UL/ULC standard for this certified male fire extinguisher valve?
  A: It is listed under UL 1054, the Standard for Safety for Valves for Fire-Protection Service.

• Q: Can we display the UL mark on our extinguishers when using this valve assembly?
  A: Yes, as a listed component, it contributes to the overall listing of the final fire extinguisher assembly, allowing the manufacturer to apply the UL mark to the completed product.

• Q: Is the outlet valve thread different for UL-listed valves?
  A: The thread is a standard NPT, but its manufacturing is held to a tighter tolerance as required by the certification standard.

• Q: Do you provide documentation for the certification of this male thread valve?
  A: Yes, we provide a Certificate of Compliance with each shipment, which references the UL/ULC listing.

• Q: Is this valve suitable for both new manufacturing and servicing existing units?
  A: Absolutely. It is designed for OEMs building new extinguishers and for service centers replacing old or damaged valves during hydrostatic testing and recertification.