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Neway vs Velan

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

Neway vs Velan: what is the difference?

Neway (China) is known for API 6D ball valves, gate valves, globe valves - oil & gas pipelines, export-competitive. 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, globe valves, check valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.

NewayVelan
OriginChinaCanada (Montreal)
Founded1950
Known forAPI 6D ball valves, gate valves, globe valves - oil & gas pipelines, export-competitiveHigh-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas
Valve range4 categories4 categories

Where Neway and Velan compete

Ball ValvesNeway|VelanGate ValvesNeway|VelanGlobe ValvesNeway|VelanCheck ValvesNeway|Velan

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 Velan — 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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