Are Vajra valves equivalent to PetrolValves in terms of certifications?

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

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Valve AlternativeOrigin: ItalyEst. 1991

PetrolValves Valve Alternative

PetrolValves S.r.l.

PetrolValves, headquartered in Milan and manufacturing in Corsico, Italy, is a specialist in API 6D trunnion-mounted ball valves and pipeline valves for oil and gas exploration, production, and transmission. The company is particularly strong in subsea, HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection System), and extreme-service ball valves for sour gas, cryogenic LNG, and high-pressure ANSI 2500 applications. In India, PetrolValves products appear on ONGC offshore platform specs, deepwater projects, and GAIL/IOCL pipeline tenders for extreme-service requirements. Vajra supplies API 6D monogrammed trunnion ball valves with complete documentation for standard pipeline service applications.

Legal DisclaimerPetrolValves is a registered trademark of PetrolValves S.r.l. Vajra Industrial Solutions is not affiliated with or endorsed by PetrolValves. All API 6D substitutions for mainline or safety-critical pipeline service must be reviewed and approved by the project engineer and owner company.

Why Consider PetrolValves Alternatives?

PetrolValves products carry a significant Italian premium — API 6D Class 600 trunnion ball valves cost 8–15× equivalent Indian-manufactured API 6D valves

Lead times from Italy are 20–30 weeks for standard sizes; Indian-made API 6D: 8–14 weeks

For standard pipeline mainline service (Class 300–600, sweet gas or crude), Indian-manufactured API 6D monogrammed valves are fully accepted by ONGC/GAIL for non-safety-critical service

Only true extreme-service (subsea rated, HIPPS SIL 3, Class 2500) requires PetrolValves or equivalent premium-tier supplier

PetrolValves → Vajra Equivalence Reference

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

Type	PetrolValves Series	Vajra Equivalent	Notes
Trunnion ball valve (API 6D)	PetrolValves BTM / BTS API 6D Series	Trunnion Ball Valve API 6D Monogrammed	Class 150–2500, A216 WCB / A352 LCB, DBB, fire-safe API 607
Cryogenic ball valve (extended stem)	PetrolValves Cryo Series	Cryogenic Ball Valve BS 6364 / API 6D	A352 LCB / CF8M, −196°C rated, LNG and LOX service
Subsea ball valve (ROV-operable)	PetrolValves Subsea Series	Subsea Ball Valve (API 6D / NACE MR0175)	Hydraulic actuated, DNV-GL certification
HIPPS valve assembly	PetrolValves HIPPS Package	SIL-rated trunnion ball valve with logic solver	SIL 2/3, fail-safe spring-return actuator, position feedback

Why Choose Vajra

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

Significant cost and schedule savings for bulk pipeline BOQ procurement

Certifications & Standards

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

Common Applications

Oil and gas transmission pipelinesCompressor station isolationGas receipt and delivery metering stationsLNG import terminals (process service)Gas storage cavern isolation

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