AVK Valves vs Cameron / SLB
How AVK Valves and Cameron / SLB compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
AVK Valves vs Cameron / SLB: what is the difference?
AVK Valves (Denmark, est. 1941) is known for Resilient-seated ductile iron gate valves for water mains; large-bore double-flanged butterfly valves for WTP and WWTP; AWWA and EN 593 waterworks valves; fire hydrant valves. Cameron / SLB (USA (Houston, Texas), est. 1920 (Cameron); SLB acquisition 2016) is known for Wellhead and pipeline valves - through-conduit gate, trunnion ball, choke valves, subsea equipment. They overlap most in gate valves, check valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| AVK Valves | Cameron / SLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Denmark | USA (Houston, Texas) |
| Founded | 1941 | 1920 (Cameron); SLB acquisition 2016 |
| Known for | Resilient-seated ductile iron gate valves for water mains; large-bore double-flanged butterfly valves for WTP and WWTP; AWWA and EN 593 waterworks valves; fire hydrant valves | Wellhead and pipeline valves - through-conduit gate, trunnion ball, choke valves, subsea equipment |
| Valve range | 3 categories | 3 categories |
Where AVK Valves and Cameron / SLB 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 AVK Valves and Cameron / SLB — under one PO, with full documentation.
- Resilient-seated gate valves per IS 14846 / EN 1171 - DI body, rubber-coated gate, non-rising stem, DN50–DN300 from stock
- Double-flanged butterfly valves per EN 593 - DI body, EPDM seat, stainless disc, DN100–DN600
- IS / BIS certification for Indian water project tenders - fully compliant with Jal Jeevan Mission BOQ requirements
- Complete single-source range: gate valves, butterfly valves, air release valves, check valves
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