Alfa Laval vs Apollo Valves
How Alfa Laval and Apollo Valves compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Alfa Laval vs Apollo Valves: what is the difference?
Alfa Laval (Sweden, est. 1883) is known for Hygienic and sanitary valves - mix-proof double seat valves, butterfly valves, and ball valves for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Apollo Valves (USA, est. 1968) is known for Brass, bronze, and stainless ball valves for commercial plumbing, HVAC, and light industrial service. They overlap most in ball valves, butterfly valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Alfa Laval | Apollo Valves | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Sweden | USA |
| Founded | 1883 | 1968 |
| Known for | Hygienic and sanitary valves - mix-proof double seat valves, butterfly valves, and ball valves for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries | Brass, bronze, and stainless ball valves for commercial plumbing, HVAC, and light industrial service |
| Valve range | 3 categories | 3 categories |
Where Alfa Laval and Apollo Valves compete
The Vajra alternative to both
Vajra Industrial Solutions is a peer valve manufacturer supplying API 6D / ASME B16.34 certified valves equivalent to both Alfa Laval and Apollo Valves — under one PO, with full documentation.
- SS 316L (1.4404) wetted components - 2B finish minimum, Ra ≤0.4 µm electropolished on request
- 3-A Sanitary Standard 74-07 certified butterfly valves
- ASME BPE-2022 compliant fittings and valve ends - SF4 surface finish available
- Tri-Clamp (ISO 2852) and DIN 11851 hygienic union ends
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