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Flowserve vs Trelleborg

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

Flowserve vs Trelleborg: what is the difference?

Flowserve (USA (Irving, Texas), est. 1997 (merger origin)) is known for Extensive valve portfolio - control valves, severe service, nuclear, Durco chemical, Vogt instrumentation. Trelleborg (Sweden, est. 1905) is known for Rubber-lined butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and polymer-lined valves for aggressive chemical and abrasive service. 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.

FlowserveTrelleborg
OriginUSA (Irving, Texas)Sweden
Founded1997 (merger origin)1905
Known forExtensive valve portfolio - control valves, severe service, nuclear, Durco chemical, Vogt instrumentationRubber-lined butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and polymer-lined valves for aggressive chemical and abrasive service
Valve range4 categories4 categories

Where Flowserve and Trelleborg 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 Flowserve and Trelleborg — under one PO, with full documentation.

  • API 6D, ASME B16.34 certified - same technical compliance
  • 3–8 week delivery vs. 12–20 weeks for Flowserve imports
  • Make in India compliant - eligible for PSU/government tenders preferring domestic supply
  • Full EN 10204 3.1/3.2 material certificates, PMI, radiography on request

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

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