Crane vs Orbinox / VAG
How Crane and Orbinox / VAG compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Crane vs Orbinox / VAG: what is the difference?
Crane (USA, est. 1855) is known for Carbon steel gate, globe, check, and ball valves - ASME B16.34, power, chemical. Orbinox / VAG (Spain (Orbinox, San Sebastian) / Germany (VAG, Mannheim), est. 1967 (Orbinox); 1872 (VAG)) is known for Knife gate valves - pulp & paper, mining slurry, wastewater; VAG - large-bore water infrastructure. 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.
| Crane | Orbinox / VAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | Spain (Orbinox, San Sebastian) / Germany (VAG, Mannheim) |
| Founded | 1855 | 1967 (Orbinox); 1872 (VAG) |
| Known for | Carbon steel gate, globe, check, and ball valves - ASME B16.34, power, chemical | Knife gate valves - pulp & paper, mining slurry, wastewater; VAG - large-bore water infrastructure |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 3 categories |
Where Crane and Orbinox / VAG 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 Orbinox / VAG — 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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