Kirloskar vs Trelleborg
How Kirloskar and Trelleborg compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Kirloskar vs Trelleborg: 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. 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 gate valves, butterfly valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Kirloskar | Trelleborg | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | India (Pune, Maharashtra) | Sweden |
| Founded | 1888 | 1905 |
| Known for | Gate, globe, check, butterfly valves - dominant in Indian water, power, and general industry | Rubber-lined butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and polymer-lined valves for aggressive chemical and abrasive service |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where Kirloskar 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 Kirloskar and Trelleborg — 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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