AUMA vs Worcester Controls
How AUMA and Worcester Controls compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
AUMA vs Worcester Controls: 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. Worcester Controls (UK / USA, est. 1957) is known for Automated ball and butterfly valves for UK and European process industries, clean service and chemical applications. 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.
| AUMA | Worcester Controls | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Germany | UK / USA |
| Founded | 1964 | 1957 |
| Known for | Electric valve actuators for industrial and water utility - AUMA SA / SAR / AM / GS series | Automated ball and butterfly valves for UK and European process industries, clean service and chemical applications |
| Valve range | 5 categories | 3 categories |
Where AUMA and Worcester Controls 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 Worcester Controls — 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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