Velan produces gate, globe and check valves in forged and cast construction, with a strong reputation in severe service, cryogenic and power generation applications. The product range covers small-bore high-pressure valves through to large cast steel isolation valves.
Velan valves are bought for difficult duty, which means they are usually alloy or high-class and usually documented. Surplus comes from power station overhauls, refinery turnarounds and cryogenic projects that were re-scoped.
Brand disclosure. Velan is a trademark of its respective owner. Louisiana Valve Buyer is an independent purchaser of surplus equipment and is not affiliated with, authorised by, sponsored by or endorsed by Velan or its owner. These pages describe equipment we are willing to buy; they do not represent manufacturer service, repair authorisation, calibration, pressure certification, product compatibility, or a statement that any used item is ready for future process service.
Seller guides
Velan equipment, in detail
What we look at
Reviewing Velan equipment
Pressure seal area
On high-class valves, the pressure seal joint is the critical inspection point. Note any evidence of leakage.
Stem and packing
Bent stems and corroded packing boxes reduce value quickly. Photograph the stem over its full travel.
Certification
Material and pressure test certificates carry real weight on high-class valves.
A detailed, accurate list is more useful than a generic brand mention. If you can tell us the model, the size, the class and what is attached, the review is straightforward. If you cannot, photographs of the nameplates will get us most of the way.
What to preserve
Before anything is disconnected
Keep the assembly together, keep the tag on the valve, and photograph the nameplates before anything is separated. Most of the value lost on branded equipment is lost in the ten minutes after removal, not in the years before it.
Questions sellers ask
Do you buy used Velan equipment?
Yes. We buy Velan equipment as surplus, in single lots or as part of a whole crib. We buy it as equipment, not as scrap, and we make no claim about its fitness for future service.
Is Velan surplus worth more than unbranded equipment?
Often yes, because the brand tells a buyer what the specification is and where parts come from. The premium depends on the model, the condition and the documentation.
What if the nameplate is missing?
Send photographs of the body and any cast markings. Brand and model can often be established from the shape and the marking, though the price reflects the uncertainty.