Are Vajra valves equivalent to Velan in terms of certifications?

Vajra valves carry the same API 6D, API 607, ASME B16.34, and relevant international certifications as Velan-equivalent products. Material traceability with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates is provided on all orders.

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Velan Valve Alternative

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Velan is globally respected for forged steel gate, globe, and check valves used in power generation, nuclear, and high-pressure process service. Their valves are specified in HPT steam, nuclear plants, and critical service across North America and Europe. Vajra offers equivalent forged valves for Indian project budgets.

What is a good alternative to Velan valves?

Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies API 6D and ASME B16.34 valves engineered to meet the same service requirements as Velan. High-quality forged gate, globe, check valves - nuclear, power, oil & gas

Legal DisclaimerVelan is a registered trademark of Velan Inc. Vajra Industrial Solutions is not affiliated with or a distributor of Velan products. Reference to Velan is for identification of equivalent service requirements only. Dimensional and specification compatibility must be verified by the purchaser's engineer.

Why Consider Velan Alternatives?

Velan valves are premium-priced - often 3–5× more than equivalent Indian-made valves

Long lead times from Canada for Indian projects

For non-nuclear, non-critical service, equivalent Indian forged valves meet all specifications

EPC contractors seeking cost-optimised alternatives with same certification

Velan → Vajra Equivalence Reference

Indicative equivalences for common Velan valve series. Dimensional and specification compatibility must be verified by the project engineer before substitution.

Type	Velan Series	Vajra Equivalent	Notes
Gate Valve	Velan F-Series Forged Gate	Forged Gate Valve ASTM A182 F316 / F11	ASME Class 800–2500, OS&Y, rising stem
Globe Valve	Velan F-Globe	Forged Globe Valve ASTM A105 / F316L	Class 800–1500, Y-pattern or straight pattern
Check Valve	Velan Swing/Piston Check	Forged Piston / Swing Check Valve	ASME Class 800–2500, non-return for HP service
Ball Valve	Velan Floating Ball	Floating Ball Valve Class 150–600	SS 316, A105, WCB, ASME B16.34

Why Choose Vajra

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

20–40% cost saving vs. equivalent Velan pricing

Certifications & Standards

API 6DAPI 607 (Fire Safe)ASME B16.34API 598EN 10204 3.1IBR (Indian Boiler)ISO 9001:2015NACE MR0175

Common Applications

Power plant main steamBoiler feed systemsHP gas pipelinesRefinery high-pressure serviceChemical HP process

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Services

Steam Service

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Check Valves

Velan Equivalent — Procurement & Documentation

Typical Applications

Power plant main steamBoiler feed systemsHP gas pipelinesRefinery high-pressure serviceChemical HP process

Documentation Available

-EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificates (heat traceable)
-API 598 hydrostatic shell & seat test reports
-Dimensional inspection reports
-Full Manufacturing Data Record (MDR) / data book on request

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Inspection Options

-In-house QC inspection on every order
-Third-party inspection (SGS / Bureau Veritas / TÜV / DNV) coordination
-Witness and hold points accommodated on request

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Order Quantities

Flexible — from single critical-spare valves to full project lots.

Export

Worldwide export with complete documentation (COO, EUR.1, packing lists) to 20+ countries.

Custom Engineering

Built to your specification — materials, trim, pressure class and special service (NACE, fire-safe, IBR, cryogenic).

Delivery Support

Dispatch from Vadodara, Gujarat with documented lead times and priority handling for urgent requirements.

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