Audco vs KITZ
How Audco and KITZ compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Audco vs KITZ: what is the difference?
Audco (India, est. 1962) is known for Plug valves, ball valves - dominant in Indian oil & gas and refinery sector. KITZ (Japan, est. 1951) is known for Bronze, stainless, and carbon steel ball valves, gate valves - JIS standard, Asia-Pacific. They overlap most in ball valves, gate valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Audco | KITZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | India | Japan |
| Founded | 1962 | 1951 |
| Known for | Plug valves, ball valves - dominant in Indian oil & gas and refinery sector | Bronze, stainless, and carbon steel ball valves, gate valves - JIS standard, Asia-Pacific |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where Audco and KITZ 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 Audco and KITZ — under one PO, with full documentation.
- Same API 6D, API 607, ASME B16.34 certifications
- Comparable dimensional interchangeability for most standard sizes
- 3.1 material certificates, IBR certification available
- Faster dispatch - 2–6 weeks vs. 16–24 weeks on Audco specials
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