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Bray vs Bürkert

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

Bray vs Bürkert: what is the difference?

Bray (USA, est. 1986) is known for High-performance butterfly valves, Series 30/31/40 resilient seated butterfly valves. Bürkert (Germany, est. 1946) is known for Solenoid valves, process butterfly valves, and hygienic flow control systems for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical industries. They overlap most in butterfly valves, actuators. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

BrayBürkert
OriginUSAGermany
Founded19861946
Known forHigh-performance butterfly valves, Series 30/31/40 resilient seated butterfly valvesSolenoid valves, process butterfly valves, and hygienic flow control systems for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical industries
Valve range2 categories4 categories

Where Bray and Bürkert compete

Butterfly ValvesBray|BürkertActuatorsBray|Bürkert

The Vajra alternative to both

Vajra Industrial Solutions is a peer valve manufacturer supplying API 6D / ASME B16.34 certified valves equivalent to both Bray and Bürkert — under one PO, with full documentation.

  • Same PN 10/16/25/40 and ASME Class 150/300/600 pressure ratings
  • ISO 5211 top-flange for interchangeable actuator mounting
  • API 609 Category B certification for triple-offset models
  • Wafer, lug, and double-flanged end connection options

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

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