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AUMA vs NIBCO

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

AUMA vs NIBCO: 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. NIBCO (USA, est. 1904) is known for Cast iron, bronze, and ductile iron gate, globe, and check valves for general industrial, plumbing, and HVAC applications. 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.

AUMANIBCO
OriginGermanyUSA
Founded19641904
Known forElectric valve actuators for industrial and water utility - AUMA SA / SAR / AM / GS seriesCast iron, bronze, and ductile iron gate, globe, and check valves for general industrial, plumbing, and HVAC applications
Valve range5 categories4 categories

Where AUMA and NIBCO compete

Ball ValvesAUMA|NIBCOGate ValvesAUMA|NIBCOGlobe ValvesAUMA|NIBCO

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 NIBCO — 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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