DeZURIK vs Velan
How DeZURIK and Velan compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
DeZURIK vs Velan: what is the difference?
DeZURIK (USA, est. 1928) is known for Knife gate valves, plug valves, and pinch valves for mining, water/wastewater, and pulp & paper. Velan (Canada (Montreal), est. 1950) is known for High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas. 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.
| DeZURIK | Velan | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | Canada (Montreal) |
| Founded | 1928 | 1950 |
| Known for | Knife gate valves, plug valves, and pinch valves for mining, water/wastewater, and pulp & paper | High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where DeZURIK and Velan 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 DeZURIK and Velan — under one PO, with full documentation.
- Knife gate valves in CF8M (SS 316L), WCB, Ductile Iron with UHMWPE/EPDM seats
- Full-port and reduced-port pinch valves with interchangeable rubber sleeves
- Wafer, lug, and flanged ends; ASME 150/300 and PN 10/16 available
- API 598 hydro and pneumatic shell/seat test with 3.1 MTCs
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