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Bray vs Rotork

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

Bray vs Rotork: what is the difference?

Bray (USA, est. 1986) is known for High-performance butterfly valves, Series 30/31/40 resilient seated butterfly valves. Rotork (United Kingdom, est. 1957) is known for Electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve actuators - the world's largest actuator manufacturer. They overlap most in butterfly valves, actuators. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

BrayRotork
OriginUSAUnited Kingdom
Founded19861957
Known forHigh-performance butterfly valves, Series 30/31/40 resilient seated butterfly valvesElectric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve actuators - the world's largest actuator manufacturer
Valve range2 categories5 categories

Where Bray and Rotork compete

Butterfly ValvesBray|RotorkActuatorsBray|Rotork

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 Rotork — 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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