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DeZURIK vs KITZ

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

DeZURIK vs KITZ: 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. 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. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

DeZURIKKITZ
OriginUSAJapan
Founded19281951
Known forKnife gate valves, plug valves, and pinch valves for mining, water/wastewater, and pulp & paperBronze, stainless, and carbon steel ball valves, gate valves - JIS standard, Asia-Pacific
Valve range4 categories4 categories

Where DeZURIK and KITZ compete

Ball ValvesDeZURIK|KITZGate ValvesDeZURIK|KITZ

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 KITZ — 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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