Velan Inc.

Velan is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial steel valves, recognized as a standard-bearer in quality and innovation. The company was founded by acclaimed inventor and entrepreneur A.K. Velan in 1950, and continues to leverage advanced engineering capabilities and innovation to create hard-working valves that meet critical industrial needs in the areas of power generation, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, mining, cryogenic, and ship-building industries. Velan's many product lines are grouped into the broad categories of: gate, globe, and check valves; quarter-turn valves; specialty valves; and steam traps. Within these product groups, Velan offers one of the most comprehensive product offerings available from any valve manufacturer, in sizes varying from 1/2” to 60”, with pressure ratings from vacuum to over 10,000 psi, temperature ratings of up to 1,500 °F, and availability of many material and design options. All of Velan’s valves are designed and manufactured with quality as a priority, and incorporate many unique design features for environmentally friendly performance, simple maintenance, and reliable service.

Velan valves have an extremely broad installation base and are approved by major companies worldwide. In addition, Velan has been an active and trusted name in the nuclear industry since its inception, and has supplied valves to 360 of 440 nuclear power stations in the world. In the US alone, 95 of 105 nuclear power stations use Velan valves. We are currently involved in the global renaissance of nuclear power, focusing our design, applications, and manufacturing resources on a market that projects 60 plus units to be built. In addition, Velan is a major supplier of valves to the US Navy, contracts it has held for 50 years. As the only valve supplier making forged valves up to 24 inches in the world, Velan most recently supplied valves to the latest US nuclear aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.