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.
| DeZURIK | KITZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | Japan |
| Founded | 1928 | 1951 |
| Known for | Knife gate valves, plug valves, and pinch valves for mining, water/wastewater, and pulp & paper | Bronze, stainless, and carbon steel ball valves, gate valves - JIS standard, Asia-Pacific |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where DeZURIK 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 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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