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Trelleborg vs VAG

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

Trelleborg vs VAG: what is the difference?

Trelleborg (Sweden, est. 1905) is known for Rubber-lined butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and polymer-lined valves for aggressive chemical and abrasive service. VAG (Germany, est. 1872) is known for Resilient-seated gate valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and plunger valves for water supply, wastewater, and fire protection. 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.

TrelleborgVAG
OriginSwedenGermany
Founded19051872
Known forRubber-lined butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and polymer-lined valves for aggressive chemical and abrasive serviceResilient-seated gate valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and plunger valves for water supply, wastewater, and fire protection
Valve range4 categories3 categories

Where Trelleborg and VAG compete

Gate ValvesTrelleborg|VAGButterfly ValvesTrelleborg|VAG

The Vajra alternative to both

Vajra Industrial Solutions is a peer valve manufacturer supplying API 6D / ASME B16.34 certified valves equivalent to both Trelleborg and VAG — under one PO, with full documentation.

  • Rubber-lined butterfly valves: CI or WCB body, EPDM/NR/NBR/BUNA liner, PN 10/16, DN50–DN1200
  • Weir-type and full-bore diaphragm valves in EPDM, PTFE, NBR diaphragm
  • PTFE-lined and PFA-lined ball valves for concentrated acid and alkali service
  • Knife gate valves in SS 316L, rubber-lined, or hardened WCB for abrasive slurry

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

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