Crane vs KITZ
How Crane and KITZ compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Crane vs KITZ: what is the difference?
Crane (USA, est. 1855) is known for Carbon steel gate, globe, check, and ball valves - ASME B16.34, power, chemical. KITZ (Japan, est. 1951) is known for Bronze, stainless, and carbon steel ball valves, gate valves - JIS standard, Asia-Pacific. They overlap most in ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Crane | KITZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | Japan |
| Founded | 1855 | 1951 |
| Known for | Carbon steel gate, globe, check, and ball valves - ASME B16.34, power, chemical | Bronze, stainless, and carbon steel ball valves, gate valves - JIS standard, Asia-Pacific |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where Crane and KITZ 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 Crane and KITZ — under one PO, with full documentation.
- API 600 pattern gate valves with equivalent dimensions
- ASME B16.34 pressure-tested
- IBR certification for Indian boiler and steam service
- Faster delivery for urgent or shutdown requirements
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