PetrolValves vs Worcester Controls
How PetrolValves and Worcester Controls compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
PetrolValves vs Worcester Controls: what is the difference?
PetrolValves (Italy, est. 1991) is known for API 6D trunnion-mounted ball valves; subsea and deepwater ball valves; HIPPS valves; cryogenic LNG ball valves; NACE sour service pipeline valves. Worcester Controls (UK / USA, est. 1957) is known for Automated ball and butterfly valves for UK and European process industries, clean service and chemical applications. They overlap most in ball valves, actuators. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| PetrolValves | Worcester Controls | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Italy | UK / USA |
| Founded | 1991 | 1957 |
| Known for | API 6D trunnion-mounted ball valves; subsea and deepwater ball valves; HIPPS valves; cryogenic LNG ball valves; NACE sour service pipeline valves | Automated ball and butterfly valves for UK and European process industries, clean service and chemical applications |
| Valve range | 2 categories | 3 categories |
Where PetrolValves and Worcester Controls 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 PetrolValves and Worcester Controls — under one PO, with full documentation.
- API 6D monogrammed trunnion ball valves - Class 150 to 900, A216 WCB standard, A352 LCB for low temperature
- DBB with cavity relief, anti-static continuity, fire-safe API 607 - all documented per API 6D
- Full data book: MTC 3.2, API 598 hydro test, dimensional inspection, API monogram certificate copy
- Third-party inspection available: BV, SGS, Intertek, Lloyd's, DNV
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