Are Vajra valves equivalent to Kirloskar in terms of certifications?

Vajra valves carry the same API 6D, API 607, ASME B16.34, and relevant international certifications as Kirloskar-equivalent products. Material traceability with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates is provided on all orders.

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Kirloskar Valve Alternative

Kirloskar Brothers Limited — Kirloskar Valves

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is one of India's oldest and most trusted industrial valve and pump manufacturers. Kirloskar gate and globe valves, sluice valves, and butterfly valves are widely specified in Indian water utilities, NTPC power plants, and municipal infrastructure. Vajra supplies equivalent or enhanced valves — particularly for API 6D / ASME B16.34 service that Kirloskar does not cover.

Legal DisclaimerKirloskar is a registered trademark of Kirloskar Brothers Limited. Vajra Industrial Solutions is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a distributor of Kirloskar products. Substitution of Kirloskar-specified valves in projects must be approved by the project engineer and end user.

Why Consider Kirloskar Alternatives?

Kirloskar portfolio primarily covers IS/EN standards; API 6D and ASME B16.34 Class 300+ are not their strength

For API 6D pipeline service, ASME Class 600+ pressure service, or exotic materials, Vajra is better positioned

Faster delivery for non-standard sizes or urgent orders

Vajra offers API 6D, NACE MR0175, IBR, and fire-safe designs beyond Kirloskar's standard range

Kirloskar → Vajra Equivalence Reference

Indicative equivalences for common Kirloskar valve series. Dimensional and specification compatibility must be verified by the project engineer before substitution.

Type	Kirloskar Series	Vajra Equivalent	Notes
Gate Valve	Kirloskar IS Sluice Valve / OS&Y	Gate Valve IS 780 / ASME B16.34	PN 10/16/25/40, DI or CS, rising/non-rising stem
Globe Valve	Kirloskar Globe / Stop Valve	Globe Valve ASME B16.34 / IS 778	BS EN 1171 or IS standard, WCB or DI
Butterfly Valve	Kirloskar DI Butterfly Valve	Resilient-Seat Butterfly Valve EN 593	PN 10/16, EPDM seat, ductile iron body
Check Valve	Kirloskar Dual Plate / Swing Check	Swing / Dual-Plate Check Valve	DI or CS, PN 10–25, API 594 or IS standard

Why Choose Vajra

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

API 607 fire-safe designs for hydrocarbon and LPG service

Certifications & Standards

API 6DAPI 607 (Fire Safe)ASME B16.34API 598EN 10204 3.1IBR (Indian Boiler)ISO 9001:2015NACE MR0175

Common Applications

Water treatment plantsMunicipal water distributionNTPC / BHEL power plantsIrrigation projectsGeneral industrial

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