Conval vs NIBCO
How Conval and NIBCO compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Conval vs NIBCO: what is the difference?
Conval (USA, est. 1965) is known for High-pressure cryogenic and power plant needle, globe, and gauge valves; steam and boiler feedwater applications. NIBCO (USA, est. 1904) is known for Cast iron, bronze, and ductile iron gate, globe, and check valves for general industrial, plumbing, and HVAC applications. They overlap most in gate valves, globe valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Conval | NIBCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | USA |
| Founded | 1965 | 1904 |
| Known for | High-pressure cryogenic and power plant needle, globe, and gauge valves; steam and boiler feedwater applications | Cast iron, bronze, and ductile iron gate, globe, and check valves for general industrial, plumbing, and HVAC applications |
| Valve range | 3 categories | 4 categories |
Where Conval and NIBCO 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 Conval and NIBCO — under one PO, with full documentation.
- ASME B16.34 and API 602 forged needle and globe valves, Class 800 to 2500, with full 3.1 material certs
- Cryogenic testing per BS 6364 available - low-temperature A352 LCB/LCC and A182 F304L grades
- IBR certification available for steam and boiler feedwater service per Indian Boiler Regulations
- Instrument needle valves in 1/4″–2″ NPT/SW available for pressure gauge, transmitter, and impulse line isolation
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