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Neway vs Orbinox / VAG

How Neway and Orbinox / VAG compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.

Neway vs Orbinox / VAG: what is the difference?

Neway (China) is known for API 6D ball valves, gate valves, globe valves - oil & gas pipelines, export-competitive. Orbinox / VAG (Spain (Orbinox, San Sebastian) / Germany (VAG, Mannheim), est. 1967 (Orbinox); 1872 (VAG)) is known for Knife gate valves - pulp & paper, mining slurry, wastewater; VAG - large-bore water infrastructure. They overlap most in gate valves, check valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

NewayOrbinox / VAG
OriginChinaSpain (Orbinox, San Sebastian) / Germany (VAG, Mannheim)
Founded1967 (Orbinox); 1872 (VAG)
Known forAPI 6D ball valves, gate valves, globe valves - oil & gas pipelines, export-competitiveKnife gate valves - pulp & paper, mining slurry, wastewater; VAG - large-bore water infrastructure
Valve range4 categories3 categories

Where Neway and Orbinox / VAG compete

Gate ValvesNeway|Orbinox / VAGCheck ValvesNeway|Orbinox / VAG

The Vajra alternative to both

Vajra Industrial Solutions is a peer valve manufacturer supplying API 6D / ASME B16.34 certified valves equivalent to both Neway and Orbinox / VAG — under one PO, with full documentation.

  • India-origin (Made in India) - compliant with government tender requirements
  • Same API 6D, API 607, ASME B16.34 certification from accredited test labs
  • IBR certification for Indian boiler code compliance
  • Full material traceability - EN 10204 3.1 certs from Indian mills

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

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