Are Vajra valves equivalent to Bürkert in terms of certifications?

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

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Bürkert Fluid Control Systems

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems (Ingelfingen, Germany) manufactures solenoid valves, process ball valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and complete fluid control systems. Bürkert is particularly dominant in pharmaceutical and food & beverage applications with their Type 2000/3000 series solenoid valves and Type 21 / Type 26 hygienic diaphragm valves. Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies equivalent hygienic ball valves, pneumatically actuated butterfly valves, and diaphragm valves that meet ASME BPE, 3-A Sanitary, and PED 2014/68/EU requirements for pharmaceutical and food processing plants.

Legal DisclaimerBürkert, Type 21, Type 26, and related product names are registered trademarks of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems GmbH & Co. KG. Vajra Industrial Solutions is not affiliated with Bürkert. We supply independently sourced hygienic valves to equivalent specifications.

Why Consider Bürkert Alternatives?

Bürkert hygienic valves carry a European OEM premium that can be 3–5× the cost of equivalent Asian ASME BPE-compliant valves

For standard pharmaceutical utility service (WFI, PW, steam), equivalent ASME BPE SS 316L valves fully satisfy FDA/EMA requirements

Bürkert solenoid valves are often over-specified for standard open/close duty where a direct-acting SS 316 solenoid suffices

Reduce OPEX on high-valve-count hygienic systems (filling lines, CIP manifolds) with equivalent-certified alternatives

Bürkert → Vajra Equivalence Reference

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

Type	Bürkert Series	Vajra Equivalent	Notes
Hygienic Diaphragm Valve	Bürkert Type 21 / Type 26	SS 316L Hygienic Diaphragm Valve ASME BPE	EPDM/PTFE diaphragm, Ra ≤0.4 µm internal finish, 3-A certified
Hygienic Butterfly Valve	Bürkert Type 30 Hygienic BFV	Hygienic Wafer Butterfly Valve SS 316L	ASME BPE, EPDM/NBR/PTFE seat, CIP/SIP compatible
Solenoid Valve	Bürkert Type 5282 / Type 2000	SS 316L Solenoid Valve 2/2-way	Pilot-operated, 24VDC/110/220VAC coil, IP65, ATEX option
Process Ball Valve	Bürkert Type 26 / 23 SS Ball Valve	SS 316L Full-Bore Hygienic Ball Valve	Manual or pneumatically actuated, FDA-compliant seals, ASME BPE

Why Choose Vajra

ASME BPE-compliant SS 316L hygienic butterfly and diaphragm valves — Ra ≤0.4 µm or better

3-A Sanitary Standard 74-07 certified butterfly valves for dairy/food service

USP Class VI EPDM and PTFE seals — pharmaceutical grade

PED 2014/68/EU CE marked valves for European pharmaceutical plants

FDA 21 CFR compliant elastomers — EPDM, PTFE, FKM

Certifications & Standards

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

Common Applications

Pharmaceutical WFI / purified water distribution — hygienic diaphragm and butterfly valvesBiotech fermenter and bioreactor vessel — ASME BPE diaphragm valvesFood & beverage CIP/SIP systems — 3-A certified butterfly valvesChemical dosing — SS 316L solenoid and ball valves with ATEX option

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