Kirloskar vs Orbinox / VAG
How Kirloskar and Orbinox / VAG compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Kirloskar vs Orbinox / VAG: what is the difference?
Kirloskar (India (Pune, Maharashtra), est. 1888) is known for Gate, globe, check, butterfly valves - dominant in Indian water, power, and general industry. 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, butterfly valves, check valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Kirloskar | Orbinox / VAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | India (Pune, Maharashtra) | Spain (Orbinox, San Sebastian) / Germany (VAG, Mannheim) |
| Founded | 1888 | 1967 (Orbinox); 1872 (VAG) |
| Known for | Gate, globe, check, butterfly valves - dominant in Indian water, power, and general industry | Knife gate valves - pulp & paper, mining slurry, wastewater; VAG - large-bore water infrastructure |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 3 categories |
Where Kirloskar 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 Kirloskar and Orbinox / VAG — under one PO, with full documentation.
- API 6D, ASME B16.34, ISO 9001 certifications - matches or exceeds Kirloskar standard range
- Wider material range: SS 316, Duplex, Alloy Steel WC9/P91, PTFE-lined
- Higher pressure classes: Class 600, 900, 1500, 2500
- IBR certified valves for steam service matching Kirloskar IBR range
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