Velan vs Weir Group
How Velan and Weir Group compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Velan vs Weir Group: what is the difference?
Velan (Canada (Montreal), est. 1950) is known for High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas. Weir Group (United Kingdom (Glasgow, Scotland), est. 1871) is known for Slurry pumps, knife gate valves, pinch valves - mining and minerals processing specialist. 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.
| Velan | Weir Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Canada (Montreal) | United Kingdom (Glasgow, Scotland) |
| Founded | 1950 | 1871 |
| Known for | High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas | Slurry pumps, knife gate valves, pinch valves - mining and minerals processing specialist |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where Velan and Weir Group 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 Velan and Weir Group — under one PO, with full documentation.
- ASME B16.34 certified equivalents in all standard classes
- Forged A105, A182 F316/F316L, F11, F22 body materials available
- Full 3.1 EN 10204 material certificates
- API 598 pressure testing on all valves
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