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Cameron / SLB vs Weir Group

How Cameron / SLB and Weir Group compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.

Cameron / SLB vs Weir Group: what is the difference?

Cameron / SLB (USA (Houston, Texas), est. 1920 (Cameron); SLB acquisition 2016) is known for Wellhead and pipeline valves - through-conduit gate, trunnion ball, choke valves, subsea equipment. Weir Group (United Kingdom (Glasgow, Scotland), est. 1871) is known for Slurry pumps, knife gate valves, pinch valves - mining and minerals processing specialist. They overlap most in ball valves, gate valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

Cameron / SLBWeir Group
OriginUSA (Houston, Texas)United Kingdom (Glasgow, Scotland)
Founded1920 (Cameron); SLB acquisition 20161871
Known forWellhead and pipeline valves - through-conduit gate, trunnion ball, choke valves, subsea equipmentSlurry pumps, knife gate valves, pinch valves - mining and minerals processing specialist
Valve range3 categories4 categories

Where Cameron / SLB and Weir Group 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 Cameron / SLB and Weir Group — under one PO, with full documentation.

  • API 6D, API 6FA fire-safe certified - same as Cameron standard pipeline valves
  • NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance for sour service
  • Trunnion ball valves with DBB seats - Class 150–2500
  • 3rd-party inspection (EIL, TPIA) arranged per ONGC/IOCL/Reliance specifications

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

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