Vee Kay Vikram & Company

What Vee Kay Vikram & Company does

Vee Kay Vikram & Company (VKVC) is an Ahmedabad-headquartered, privately held Limited Liability Partnership founded in 1969 by an ex-ONGC petroleum production engineer. The firm designs and manufactures pipeline engineering and polyurethane products for the oil and gas industry, organized across five core product lines: sub-sea pipeline repair equipment (clamps, hydraulic and mechanical connectors, misalignment and swivel flanges, branch tees, riser clamps); offshore and onshore pigging equipment (pig barrels, launchers/receivers, quick opening closures, pig signals, pig valves, flow tees, handling systems); pipeline engineering equipment (filters, signals, plant pigging systems); pipeline repair equipment (leak repair, encapsulation, tee, bend, dome, and flange repair clamps, sleeves, hot tap fittings, pipeline couplings with gripper); and special equipment (pipeline plugs, casing insulators, hydrogen pipeline equipment).

The underlying technology platform is built around an integrated manufacturing facility in Chhatral, Gujarat, featuring 20+ welding bays (including exotic weld overlay capability for Alloy 625 and 316L stainless steel in hydrogen environments), 10+ CNC machines capable of machining clamps up to 72-inch diameter and 6 meters in length, an in-house rubber molding unit producing HNBR, Fluoro Elastomer, and FFKM custom seals, plus paint and testing facilities. The company holds API Spec Q1 and API 6D monogram licenses, ASME U/U2/UM and NB/R code stamps, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, ASME B31.12 hydrogen piping compliance, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 sour service compliance, ATEX/PESO hazardous-area certifications, and a 2024 Bureau Veritas Type Approval. Hydrogen-service manufacturing protocols include HIC-tested plates, GTAW root passes, mandatory PWHT, controlled heat input welding, hardness-verified welds at ≤22 HRC, ultra-low hydrogen consumables (H4/H5), and ≤0.005% sulfur content materials.

VKVC operates a B2B project-based revenue model through direct enterprise sales to oil and gas operators, refineries, EPC contractors, and pipeline transmission companies. Revenue streams combine custom-engineered hardware sales (clamps, pigging equipment, pressure vessels, QOCs, hydrogen equipment) with professional services for pipeline cleaning, emergency response, stuck pig removal, and pipeline decommissioning. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, varying by equipment specifications, materials, certifications required, and delivery timelines. The company claims 10,000+ Quick Opening Closures installed worldwide and demonstrates emergency response capabilities such as 7-day fabrication of sub-sea encapsulation clamps and 96-hour turnaround on 48-inch flange leak repair clamps. Named customers include ONGC, ADNOC, PDO, ADMA, KOC, BPCL, HPCL, GAIL, Cairn Energy, Technip, Tractebel, and British Gas, with active served markets across India, the GCC, the UK, Australia, and Japan.

Name

Vee Kay Vikram & Company

Legal name

VEE KAY VIKRAM & CO. LLP.

Website

https://vkvc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VKVC is an Ahmedabad-based, privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs and fabricates custom pipeline engineering, pigging, and repair equipment — including hydrogen-service products — for oil and gas operators, refineries, EPC contractors, and pipeline transmission companies across India, the GCC, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Repair Equipment Manufacturing: VKVC designs and manufactures pipeline repair equipment including clamps, couplings, and encapsulation solutions for oil and gas pipelines. Products are sold directly to operators, EPC contractors, and through project-based procurement with lead times varying from standard inventory items to custom-fabricated units.
2. Pigging Equipment and Pressure Vessels: Manufacture and supply of pig launchers, pig receivers, pig barrels, quick opening closures, pig signals, and associated pigging equipment. Also includes pig handling systems and jib cranes.
3. Pipeline Cleaning and Pigging Services: VKVC provides pipeline cleaning services for new and aged pipelines, including emergency response, product removal, pipeline decommissioning, and stuck pig removal operations.
4. Hydrogen Pipeline Equipment: Specialized manufacturing of hydrogen-service equipment including pig launchers, receivers, repair clamps, flow tees, and quick opening closures compliant with ASME B31.12.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vee Kay Vikram & Company (VKVC) designs and manufactures pipeline engineering equipment and polyurethane products for the oil and gas industry, including sub-sea pipeline repair equipment, pigging systems (pig launchers, receivers, signals, valves), pressure vessels, quick opening closures, hot tap fittings, and specialized hydrogen pipeline equipment. The company also provides pipeline cleaning and stuck pig removal services for new and aged pipelines, including emergency response, product removal, and pipeline decommissioning operations.

Product overview

Vee Kay Vikram & Company (VKVC) is a manufacturer of pipeline engineering and polyurethane products established in 1969, serving the oil, gas, and energy sectors. The product portfolio consists of five interconnected core categories: (1) Sub-Sea Pipeline Repair Equipment — including Conventional Clamp, Hydraulic Clamp, Structural Leak Repair Clamp, Encapsulation Structural Clamp, Mechanical Connector, Hydraulic Connector, Misalignment Flange, Swivel Flange, WNRTJ Flange, Mechanical Bolted Branch Tee, Riser Clamp, and Tailor Made Leak Repair Clamp for sub-sea repair applications; (2) Offshore Pigging Equipment — including Flow Tee/Scrapper Tee, Non Intrusive Signal, PIG Barrel, Pig Fingers, Pig Signal, Pig Valve, Piggable Wyes, Quick Opening End Closure, JIB Crane, Pig Handling System, and MIJ for offshore pipeline pigging operations; (3) Pipeline Engineering Equipment — including Quick Opening End Closure, PIG Signal, PIG Barrel, Filter, Pig Valve, Non Intrusive Signal, Pigs, and Plant Pigging Systems for onshore pipeline operations; (4) Pipeline Repair Equipment — including Leak Repair Clamp (Clamp), Hot Tap Fittings, Sleeve, Encapsulation Clamp, Tee Clamp, Bend Clamp, Dome Type Clamp, Flange Repair Clamp, and Pipeline Coupling With Gripper for pipeline repair; and (5) Special Equipment — including Pipeline Plugs, Casing Insulator/End Seal, and Hydrogen Pipeline Equipment. VKVC also provides pigging services and pipeline cleaning services. The company's manufacturing facility includes over 20 welding bays, a CNC machine shop, an in-house rubber molding unit, and paint and testing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sub-Sea Pipeline Repair Equipment A comprehensive suite of sub-sea pipeline repair equipment including Sub-Sea Conventional Clamp, Sub-Sea Hydraulic Clamp, Sub-Sea Structural Leak Repair Clamp, Sub-Sea Encapsulation Structural Clamp, Mechanical Connector, Hydraulic Connector, Sub-Sea Misalignment Flange, Sub-Sea Swivel Flange, WNRTJ Flange, Mechanical Bolted Branch Tee, Riser Clamp, and Tailor Made Leak Repair Clamp, designed for installation by ROVs or divers in offshore oil and gas operations.
• Offshore Pigging Equipment Equipment for offshore pigging operations including Flow Tee/Scrapper Tee, Non Intrusive Signal, PIG Barrel, Pig Fingers, Pig Signal, Pig Valve, Piggable Wyes, Quick Opening End Closure, JIB Crane, Pig Handling System, and Monolithic Insulating Joint (MIJ), suitable for on-shore, offshore, and sub-sea applications.
• Pipeline Engineering Equipment Engineering equipment for pipeline operations including Quick Opening End Closure, PIG Signal, PIG Barrel, Filter, Pig Valve, Non Intrusive Signal, Pigs, and Plant Pigging Systems, designed for use in upstream and downstream pipeline transportation and refinery operations.
• Pipeline Repair Equipment A range of pipeline repair clamps and fittings including Clamp (Leak Repair Clamp), Hot Tap Fittings, Sleeve (Reinforcement Sleeve), Encapsulation Clamp, Tee Clamp, Bend Clamp, Dome Type Clamp, Flange Repair Clamp, and Pipeline Coupling With Gripper, used for permanent or temporary repair of damaged, corroded, or leaking pipelines.
• Special Equipment Specialized pipeline equipment including Pipeline Plugs (Isolation Inflatable Plug Kit), Casing Insulator/End Seal, and Hydrogen Pipeline Equipment (pig launchers, receivers, repair clamps, and flow tees engineered for hydrogen embrittlement resistance).
• Polyurethane Products Polyurethane products manufactured in-house for pipeline applications, including custom-moulded seals (HNBR, Fluor Elastomer, FFKM) for pipeline equipment. VKVC's in-house rubber molding unit provides custom jobs and essential parts with guaranteed lifetime access.
• Pipeline Cleaning and Pigging Services VKVC provides pipeline cleaning services for new and aged pipelines, including emergency response, product removal, pipeline decommissioning, and stuck pig removal operations. The company mobilizes quickly with 24-hour emergency response capability for emergency pipeline repair.
• Quick Opening End Closure (QOC) Pressure vessel closures providing safe and fast opening and closing. VKVC offers Ring Lock Closure, Split Clamp Ring Closure, Rotary Clamp Ring Closure, Rotary Closure, Threaded Closure, Double Bolt Yoke type Closure, Actuator Manual Closure, and Hydraulic Automated Closure. Approved by British Gas, EIL, ONGC, BPCL, HPCL, GAIL, ADNOC, PDO, ADMA, KOC. ASME 'U' and 'U2' stamp holder.
• PIG Barrel (Pig Launchers & Receivers) Pressure vessels installed on pipelines to launch and receive pipeline inspection tools, pigs, and spheres. VKVC fabricates pig launchers and receivers as per client specifications, suitable for on-shore, offshore, sub-sea, and process plant applications. ASME 'U', 'U2' stamped; design code ASME Sec-VIII Div-1.
• Filter Liquid filtration systems that remove solids from liquids by allowing liquid to flow through a permeable medium. Available with ASME 'U' and 'U2' stamps, designed with Quick Opening Closure for easy basket access. Manufactured in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, or special materials.
• PIG Signal Devices that detect the passage of a pig and notify operators at crucial pipeline points. VKVC intrusive pig signals feature mechanical, visual, and electrical indicators; can be set for varying pipe thicknesses; fitted on hot tapping systems; bidirectional and omni-directional trigger mechanisms. Also available in non-intrusive variant (GT-MAGNA-10) with ATEX/PESO certifications.
• Pig Valve Valves that allow insertion and removal of pipeline pigs. Designed with inputs from VKVC pigging crews; compact, efficient, versatile, and cost-effective. Reduces liquid and gas emissions by over 90% compared to conventional pig barrels. Design code ASME SEC VIII DIV.1; ASME 'U', 'U2', and API 6D certified.
• Non Intrusive Signal (GT-MAGNA-10) Non-intrusive pig detection system (GT-MAGNA-10) providing quick and easy pig detection at speeds between 0.01 and 20 meters/sec. Features built-in flashing LCD display and potential free relay contacts for SCADA integration. Certified ATEX/PESO. Mounting options include overground and underground installation.
• Pipeline Pigs Pipeline inspection and cleaning tools including Flexi Pigs (sealing and cleaning), Cup Pigs (2-52 inch, 2/3/4-cup configurations), Foam Pigs & Spheres, Bi-Di Pigs, and Venturi Pigs. Made from Polyurethane/Viton/Nitrile with carbon steel or stainless steel bodies.
• Plant Pigging Systems Complete pigging systems for industries including Paint, Lube Oil, Pharmaceutical, and Dairy. Includes Pig Barrels, self-draining Branch Tees, Tee Valves, Pig Divertors, and H&T Distribution valves.
• Hydrogen Pipeline Equipment Purpose-built equipment for hydrogen pipelines engineered to resist hydrogen embrittlement. Includes hydrogen pig launchers/receivers, hydrogen pipeline repair clamps, hydrogen flow tees, hydrogen quick opening closures, weld overlay and clad equipment, and custom hydrogen fabrication. Fully compliant with ASME B31.12 and ASME Section VIII. HIC/SSC tested materials; hardness guaranteed ≤22 HRC; NACE MR0175 compliant.
• Flow Tee / Scrapper Tee Critical branching connections within liquid and gas pipeline systems for pig launcher and receiver systems. VKVC's Flow Tee incorporates an enlarged central section with a uniquely designed inner sleeve featuring slots to ensure smooth passage of spheres without becoming trapped.
• Monolithic Insulating Joint (MIJ) Insulating joints for petrochemicals, oil, gas, LPG, and water services providing electrical isolation to prevent corrosion. Features various connecting configurations (bevel ends, flanged ends, threaded ends), non-conductive epoxy coatings, and earthquake resistance. Hydrostatically and electrically tested at 1.5x working pressure.
• Piggable Wyes Y-shaped fittings designed to ensure smooth pigging and cleaning of branch lines connected to major trunk pipelines. Machined from monolithic forgings or fabricated with structural reinforcements; FEA carried out for each fitting. NACE compliant; available in symmetrical and asymmetrical configurations.
• Pig Fingers Components for releasing pigs into pipelines with precision timing and efficiency. Available with Manual, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic (Nitrogen) actuation options. Used in Multiple-Pig Automatic Launchers, Pig Valves' Magazines, and Automatic Pig Launchers as reliable pig stoppers.
• Pig Handling System Systems for safe loading and unloading of pigs at pig stations and facilities. VKVC offers hydraulic pig handling systems designed to withstand weights per worldwide pigging standards. A crane alone cannot ensure correct cup positioning in reducers; pig handling systems address this.
• JIB Crane Cranes for loading/unloading pigs near pig handling systems and for removing filter elements from vertical filters. Feature a double bearing swivel for easy rotation. Available range: 0.5 to 10 ton. Design codes: ASME/BS/ASME/GOST/IS.
• Leak Repair Clamp Pipeline clamp used to permanently repair and seal leaking pipelines. Locally corroded, damaged, and cracked pipes can be repaired with this method. Precision machined at VKVC's CNC machine shop; all seals custom moulded in-house.
• Encapsulation Clamp Clamp for encapsulating damaged or leaking sections of pipelines to restore structural integrity and prevent leaks without cutting or replacing the damaged section. VKVC provides certified engineers for onshore installation supervision.
• Reinforcement Sleeve Designed to reinforce non-leaking, weakened, dented, or damaged pipelines while the line remains in production. Supplied for any specified pressure, wall thickness, and class in various lengths and materials.
• Tee Clamp Device used to repair and seal leaking tees in piping systems. Features a circular metal collar that clamps down the tee to the pipe; available in a range of sizes and dimensions for various pressure and temperature systems.
• Bend Clamp Component used to repair elbows permanently or temporarily. Prevents leakages by correcting curvature within components; offers a quick and simple fix reducing downtime.
• Flange Repair Clamp Repair clamp for flanged joints that can be installed without modifying the flanges. Successfully installed on flanges over 48 inches. VKVC also offers custom manufacturing of flanges and flange management solutions for challenging site conditions.
• Pipeline Coupling With Gripper Safe pipeline coupling for the oil, energy, and gas sector that allows pipelines to resume operation immediately. ASME 'U', 'U2', 'UM' and NB 'R' code stamp approved. Features Seal Integrity Check Ports on both ends for pressure testing prior to flow start.
• Hot Tap Fittings Fittings for hot tapping process where a hole is cut into a live pipeline while product is flowing. Includes linestop tees with guide for plug, mechanical bolted fittings, equalization/purge fittings, and sandwich valves for linestop operations. Available in standard, 3-way, nozzle, and spherical variants.
• Pipeline Plugs (Isolation Inflatable Plug Kit) Isolation inflatable plug kit providing reliable temporary isolation within pipelines and infrastructure. Comprises an inflatable plug and supportive cell foam cylinder. Used during hot work pipeline repairs to isolate flammable or hazardous fumes from the work zone. Available with cotton covers for high-temperature applications.
• Casing Insulator / End Seal Tubular pipe supports that electrically insulate the pipe and prevent damage. Used where pipelines run along highways, railways, or high-activity regions. Casing End Seals are designed to seal the annular space between casing and carrier pipe, keeping the casing interior dry to protect against corrosion.
• Mechanical Connector (Sub-Sea) Sub-sea pipeline connector for repairs, section replacements, removal and installation of fittings, reroutes, and abandonments. Type Approval No. VKVC/TA/2024/001 from Bureau Veritas (India) Private Ltd.
• Hydraulic Connector (Sub-Sea) Sub-sea hydraulic connector available with Single/Dual posts for Single/Dual Activation of Seal and Gripper Unit. Suitable for ROV assisted installations. Type Approval No. VKVC/TA/2024/001 from Bureau Veritas (India) Private Ltd. Features tapered pipeline insertion funnels and in-house bolt tensioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered emergency 30-inch Sub-Sea Encapsulation clamp (2500mm, 4 tons) within 7 days from rupture date
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pigging Products and Services Association (PPSA), UKcoreOthers · 1 January 2002VKVC is a member of the Pigging Products and Services Association, UK since 2002. This membership provides industry networking, best practice sharing, and visibility within the pipeline pigging and integrity management sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

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Compliance11 records

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