AUMA vs Bonney Forge
How AUMA and Bonney Forge compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
AUMA vs Bonney Forge: what is the difference?
AUMA (Germany, est. 1964) is known for Electric valve actuators for industrial and water utility - AUMA SA / SAR / AM / GS series. Bonney Forge (USA, est. 1876) is known for Forged steel high-pressure valves, socket-weld and threaded fittings, ASME B16.11 fittings for oil, gas, and power. They overlap most in ball valves, gate valves, globe valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| AUMA | Bonney Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Germany | USA |
| Founded | 1964 | 1876 |
| Known for | Electric valve actuators for industrial and water utility - AUMA SA / SAR / AM / GS series | Forged steel high-pressure valves, socket-weld and threaded fittings, ASME B16.11 fittings for oil, gas, and power |
| Valve range | 5 categories | 4 categories |
Where AUMA and Bonney Forge 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 AUMA and Bonney Forge — under one PO, with full documentation.
- ISO 5210 and ISO 5211 standard interfaces - direct replacement for AUMA SA and SG series
- ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 Ex d IIB certification for hazardous process areas
- Profibus DP, Modbus RTU, and 4–20mA positioner options for DCS integration
- Water utility and municipal compliance - IP67/IP68 protection, WRAS and NSF-equivalent
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