MOGAS Industries vs Velan
How MOGAS Industries and Velan compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
MOGAS Industries vs Velan: what is the difference?
MOGAS Industries (USA, est. 1973) is known for Severe service ball valves - FCC, coker, thermal cracking, abrasive and erosive service. 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.
| MOGAS Industries | Velan | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | Canada (Montreal) |
| Founded | 1973 | 1950 |
| Known for | Severe service ball valves - FCC, coker, thermal cracking, abrasive and erosive service | High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas |
| Valve range | 3 categories | 4 categories |
Where MOGAS Industries 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 MOGAS Industries and Velan — under one PO, with full documentation.
- Hardened trim ball valves: Stellite 6 (Co-Cr) seat overlay or tungsten carbide trim for abrasive service
- Ceramic-lined ball valves (Al₂O₃ and ZrO₂ insert) for sand-laden crude and mineral slurry
- API 6D Class 150–2500 with NACE MR0175 for sour abrasive service
- Purge ports and body heating jackets for polymer or high-viscosity service
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