Cameron / SLB vs Kirloskar
How Cameron / SLB and Kirloskar compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Cameron / SLB vs Kirloskar: what is the difference?
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. Kirloskar (India (Pune, Maharashtra), est. 1888) is known for Gate, globe, check, butterfly valves - dominant in Indian water, power, and general industry. 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.
| Cameron / SLB | Kirloskar | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA (Houston, Texas) | India (Pune, Maharashtra) |
| Founded | 1920 (Cameron); SLB acquisition 2016 | 1888 |
| Known for | Wellhead and pipeline valves - through-conduit gate, trunnion ball, choke valves, subsea equipment | Gate, globe, check, butterfly valves - dominant in Indian water, power, and general industry |
| Valve range | 3 categories | 4 categories |
Where Cameron / SLB and Kirloskar 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 Cameron / SLB and Kirloskar — under one PO, with full documentation.
- API 6D, API 6FA fire-safe certified - same as Cameron standard pipeline valves
- NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance for sour service
- Trunnion ball valves with DBB seats - Class 150–2500
- 3rd-party inspection (EIL, TPIA) arranged per ONGC/IOCL/Reliance specifications
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