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AUMA vs Jamesbury

How AUMA and Jamesbury compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.

AUMA vs Jamesbury: 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. Jamesbury (USA / Finland, est. 1954) is known for Floating and trunnion-mounted ball valves, high-performance butterfly valves, process automation valves. They overlap most in ball valves, butterfly valves, actuators. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

AUMAJamesbury
OriginGermanyUSA / Finland
Founded19641954
Known forElectric valve actuators for industrial and water utility - AUMA SA / SAR / AM / GS seriesFloating and trunnion-mounted ball valves, high-performance butterfly valves, process automation valves
Valve range5 categories3 categories

Where AUMA and Jamesbury compete

Ball ValvesAUMA|JamesburyButterfly ValvesAUMA|JamesburyActuatorsAUMA|Jamesbury

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 Jamesbury — 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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Reviewed by Product Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Product EngineeringLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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