Velan vs Weir Valves
How Velan and Weir Valves compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Velan vs Weir Valves: what is the difference?
Velan (Canada (Montreal), est. 1950) is known for High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas. Weir Valves (UK / USA, est. 1871) is known for High-pressure forged steel gate, globe, and check valves; ASME Class 600–4500 power plant and nuclear valves; Atwood & Morrill, Hopkinsons, and Pacific Valves legacy brands. They overlap most in gate valves, globe valves, check valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Velan | Weir Valves | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Canada (Montreal) | UK / USA |
| Founded | 1950 | 1871 |
| Known for | High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas | High-pressure forged steel gate, globe, and check valves; ASME Class 600–4500 power plant and nuclear valves; Atwood & Morrill, Hopkinsons, and Pacific Valves legacy brands |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 3 categories |
Where Velan and Weir Valves 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 Valves — 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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