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DeZURIK vs Flowserve

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

DeZURIK vs Flowserve: what is the difference?

DeZURIK (USA, est. 1928) is known for Knife gate valves, plug valves, and pinch valves for mining, water/wastewater, and pulp & paper. Flowserve (USA (Irving, Texas), est. 1997 (merger origin)) is known for Extensive valve portfolio - control valves, severe service, nuclear, Durco chemical, Vogt instrumentation. They overlap most in ball valves, gate valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

DeZURIKFlowserve
OriginUSAUSA (Irving, Texas)
Founded19281997 (merger origin)
Known forKnife gate valves, plug valves, and pinch valves for mining, water/wastewater, and pulp & paperExtensive valve portfolio - control valves, severe service, nuclear, Durco chemical, Vogt instrumentation
Valve range4 categories4 categories

Where DeZURIK and Flowserve compete

Ball ValvesDeZURIK|FlowserveGate ValvesDeZURIK|Flowserve

The Vajra alternative to both

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

  • Knife gate valves in CF8M (SS 316L), WCB, Ductile Iron with UHMWPE/EPDM seats
  • Full-port and reduced-port pinch valves with interchangeable rubber sleeves
  • Wafer, lug, and flanged ends; ASME 150/300 and PN 10/16 available
  • API 598 hydro and pneumatic shell/seat test with 3.1 MTCs

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

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