Are Vajra valves equivalent to AVK Valves in terms of certifications?

Vajra valves carry the same API 6D, API 607, ASME B16.34, and relevant international certifications as AVK Valves-equivalent products. Material traceability with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates is provided on all orders.

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AVK Group (AVK Holding A/S)

AVK Group is a Danish valve manufacturer with one of the broadest ranges of waterworks and industrial valves globally. AVK is best known for its resilient-seated gate valves (ductile iron, EPDM-coated gate, non-rising stem for buried service) and large-bore butterfly valves for water treatment plants, sewage systems, and pumping stations. In India, AVK appears on municipal water supply BOQs (Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, Smart City projects) and water treatment plants run by state utilities. Vajra supplies equivalent waterworks valves per IS/EN standards - IS-marked or BIS-certifiable for Indian government tenders.

What is a good alternative to AVK Valves valves?

Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies API 6D and ASME B16.34 valves engineered to meet the same service requirements as AVK Valves. Resilient-seated ductile iron gate valves for water mains; large-bore double-flanged butterfly valves for WTP and WWTP; AWWA and EN 593 waterworks valves; fire hydrant valves

Legal DisclaimerAVK is a registered trademark of AVK Holding A/S. Vajra Industrial Solutions is not affiliated with or endorsed by AVK Group. All supplied valves are independently manufactured to the applicable IS/EN/AWWA standards. Project-specific suitability must be confirmed with the project engineer.

Why Consider AVK Valves Alternatives?

AVK waterworks valves are priced 3–6× above equivalent Indian IS-certified DI gate and butterfly valves

Jal Jeevan Mission and state water utility tenders require IS-marked or BIS-certified valves - AVK Danish-made products require additional equivalency approval

Make in India preference for government water infrastructure strongly favours domestic manufacturers

Indian supply: 2–4 weeks for stock sizes; from Denmark: 8–14 weeks

AVK Valves → Vajra Equivalence Reference

Indicative equivalences for common AVK Valves valve series. Dimensional and specification compatibility must be verified by the project engineer before substitution.

Type	AVK Valves Series	Vajra Equivalent	Notes
Resilient-seat gate valve (buried)	AVK Series 06/55	Resilient Seated Gate Valve IS 14846 / EN 1171	DI body, EPDM-coated gate, PN 10/16, DN50–DN400, non-rising stem
Double-flanged butterfly valve	AVK Series 75/76	Double-Flanged Butterfly Valve EN 593 / AWWA C504	DI body, EPDM seat, SS 316 disc, DN200–DN1200, PN 10/16
Swing check valve (water)	AVK Series 41	DI Swing Check Valve EN 12334 / IS 5312	DI body, EPDM disc, PN 10/16, DN50–DN600
Double orifice air release valve	AVK Series 60/63	Air Release / Vacuum Breaker Valve IS 14845	DI body, float-operated, PN 10/16, DN25–DN200

Why Choose Vajra

Resilient-seated gate valves per IS 14846 / EN 1171 - DI body, rubber-coated gate, non-rising stem, DN50–DN300 from stock

Double-flanged butterfly valves per EN 593 - DI body, EPDM seat, stainless disc, DN100–DN600

IS / BIS certification for Indian water project tenders - fully compliant with Jal Jeevan Mission BOQ requirements

Complete single-source range: gate valves, butterfly valves, air release valves, check valves

Significant cost savings on bulk municipal and industrial water project procurement

Certifications & Standards

API 6DAPI 607 (Fire Safe)ASME B16.34API 598EN 10204 3.1IBR (Indian Boiler)ISO 9001:2015NACE MR0175

Common Applications

Municipal water supply mainsWater treatment plantsSewage and WWTPPumping stationsHVAC and building servicesJal Jeevan Mission / AMRUT infrastructure

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Connected Engineering

Standards

API 6D

Products

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Comparisons

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AVK Valves Equivalent — Procurement & Documentation

Typical Applications

Municipal water supply mainsWater treatment plantsSewage and WWTPPumping stationsHVAC and building servicesJal Jeevan Mission / AMRUT infrastructure

Documentation Available

-EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificates (heat traceable)
-API 598 hydrostatic shell & seat test reports
-Dimensional inspection reports
-Full Manufacturing Data Record (MDR) / data book on request

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Inspection Options

-In-house QC inspection on every order
-Third-party inspection (SGS / Bureau Veritas / TÜV / DNV) coordination
-Witness and hold points accommodated on request

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Order Quantities

Flexible — from single critical-spare valves to full project lots.

Export

Worldwide export with complete documentation (COO, EUR.1, packing lists) to 20+ countries.

Custom Engineering

Built to your specification — materials, trim, pressure class and special service (NACE, fire-safe, IBR, cryogenic).

Delivery Support

Dispatch from Vadodara, Gujarat with documented lead times and priority handling for urgent requirements.

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