Purohit Steel is a leading Tool Steel Stockist and Exporter serving Vapi, one of Asia's largest small-scale industrial estates. Vapi's GIDC estate is dominated by chemical manufacturing, pharma production and the plastics-processing units that package their output, so we lead with corrosion-resistant plastic mould steel alongside our standard tool steel and die steel ranges — not a generic P20-only offering.
As an ISO-certified company established in 1965 and an authorized stockist of NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS, we hold ready stock in round bar, flat bar and block form, with in-house bandsaw cutting, machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut support for fast turnaround into Vapi.
Table of Contents
- 1. Tool Steel Supplier in Vapi
- 2. Why Vapi Manufacturers Choose Purohit Steel
- 3. Grades We Supply to Vapi
- 4. Industries We Serve in Vapi
- 5. Dispatch & Logistics from Vasai
- 6. Authorized Stockist Brands
- 7. Other Cities We Supply
- 8. Our Services
- 9. Frequently Asked Questions
- 10. About Purohit Steel
- Our Certifications
- Countries We Export Worldwide
- Export Packaging & Shipping
- Quality Inspection & Testing
- Latest Price List
- MOQ & Payment Terms
- People Also Search For
Tool Steel Supplier in Vapi
Vapi's GIDC industrial estate, started in 1967, has grown to 11.4 square kilometres and over 1,400 registered industries, earning it recognition as one of Asia's largest small-scale industrial clusters. Around 70% of that base is chemical manufacturing — distillation, dyes, dye intermediates and pesticides — alongside roughly 130 pharmaceutical and API manufacturers. Plastics processing sits directly downstream of both: a large share of Vapi's moulding and extrusion units exist specifically to produce the drums, cans, bottles, caps and packaging that chemical and pharma companies use to hold and ship their own products.
That downstream relationship is the reason a generic tool steel offering does not serve Vapi well. Standard 1.2311 (P20) plastic mould steel is fine for a component that never touches its own chemistry, but a mould producing a drum for solvent storage, a jerry can for a pesticide formulation, or a bottle for an API intermediate needs a mould material that will not pit or degrade under repeated exposure to what it is shaping. We supply that corrosion-resistant range as a core stock item, not a special-order exception.
Why Vapi Manufacturers Choose Purohit Steel
- Corrosion-resistant grades in ready stock: 1.2083 ESR, VR Stainless and 1.2085 are held as standard stock, not ordered in only after a mould failure prompts a grade change.
- Understands the packaging-for-chemicals use case: We help Vapi mould makers choose between standard and corrosion-resistant grades based on what the container will actually hold — solvent, dye, pesticide formulation or pharmaceutical intermediate — rather than selling the cheapest grade by default.
- Pharma-relevant traceability: Mill test certificates (EN 10204 2.2/3.1) and batch documentation support the quality paperwork Vapi's 130+ pharma and API manufacturers typically require from their tooling suppliers.
- Authorized Stockist: Sourced through globally reputed manufacturers, including NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS.
- Value-Added Machining: In-house bandsaw cutting, precision machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut so blocks arrive close to finished dimensions.
Grades We Supply to Vapi
The table below maps the grades we most commonly supply into Vapi to the industries that use them, with links to the full technical data for each grade.
| Grade | Category | Typical Vapi Application |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2083 ESR | Corrosion-Resistant Mould Steel | Chemical drum, jerry can & pharma packaging moulds |
| VR Stainless | Corrosion-Resistant Mould Steel | Moulds exposed to dyes, solvents & API intermediates |
| 1.2085 | Corrosion-Resistant Mould Steel | General chemical-contact plastic components |
| 1.2311 (P20) | Plastic Mould Steel | Non-corrosive packaging & general plastics moulds |
| H13 / 1.2344 ESR | Hot Work Die Steel | Pipe & profile extrusion dies |
| EN8 / EN9 / EN31 | Engineering Steel | Textile machinery & general engineering components |
Industries We Serve in Vapi
- Chemical & dye manufacturing – distillation, dyes, dye intermediates and pesticides, roughly 70% of Vapi's industrial base
- Pharmaceutical & API manufacturing – over 130 producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations
- Chemical & pharma packaging (plastics processing) – drums, jerry cans, bottles and caps moulded for the chemical/pharma sector itself
- Pipe & profile extrusion – plastics units producing pipes and packaging materials
- Textile manufacturing & general engineering – a smaller but established part of the estate
Dispatch & Logistics from Vasai
Vapi is approximately 120 km from our Vasai warehouse via NH48, a road transit of roughly 2 to 2.5 hours. Ready-stock orders are typically arranged for next-day dispatch; we do not promise same-day delivery across the state border, and we confirm realistic timelines at the time of order, particularly for cut-to-size or machined blocks that go through our in-house processing queue first.
Authorized Stockist
Other Cities We Supply
See our full Tool Steel Stockist & Exporter in India page for the complete list of cities and export markets we serve. For Vapi's plastics processors, our dedicated Plastic Mould Steel range covers the full corrosion-resistant lineup in more depth.
Our Steel Products
Our Services
Frequently Asked Questions
About Purohit Steel
Purohit Steel was established in 1965 by Shree Bherumalji Rajpurohit, a visionary in metallurgy. Over the decades, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted stockist and exporter of tool steel, plastic mould steel and engineering steel products across India.
As an ISO-certified company, we source premium materials from globally reputed manufacturers and operate a modern warehousing facility in Vasai along with a sales outlet in Mumbai, enabling efficient storage, fast processing and timely delivery across India and export markets, including the Vapi industrial estate.
Read more about Purohit Steel, view our certifications, or get in touch with our technical sales team.
Our Certifications
Purohit Steel operates as an ISO-certified company, backed by documented quality management, safety and compliance certifications that support reliable supply to domestic and export customers.
View all certificates in detail on our Certifications page.
Countries We Export Worldwide
Beyond India, Purohit Steel exports tool & mould steel grades to customers across the following countries and regions:
| Export Destinations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Saudi Arabia | Oman | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Nepal |
| Vietnam | Thailand | Indonesia | Kenya | Nigeria | South Africa |
For export enquiries and destination-specific documentation, please contact our sales team.
Export Packaging & Shipping
Bars, flats and blocks are packed to withstand handling, transit and marine shipment, whether for domestic dispatch or export orders.
- Palletised and strapped packing for round bars, flat bars and blocks
- Moisture-protected wrapping to prevent surface corrosion in transit
- Seaworthy export packing with clear shipping marks and material identification
- Documentation support including packing lists, invoices and mill test certificates for customs clearance
- Shipment by road, rail or sea freight as per order requirement and destination
Quality Inspection & Testing
Every batch held in our stock is checked through documented inspection procedures before dispatch, so mould makers and OEMs receive material with verified, traceable quality.
- Chemical composition verification against mill certificates
- Hardness testing (Brinell / Rockwell) on received stock
- Dimensional inspection as per standard bar and block tolerances
- Visual and surface defect inspection
- EN 10204 2.2 / 3.1 mill test certificates provided on request
- Third-party inspection coordination available for export orders
Full material traceability is maintained from incoming stock through to dispatch for every order.
Latest Price List
Pricing depends on section size, quantity, form (round bar / flat bar / block) and current raw material rates. Indicative guidance is below — contact us for a firm, up-to-date quotation.
| Form | Typical Price Basis |
|---|---|
| Round Bar | Per Kg, based on diameter & length — contact for latest rate |
| Flat Bar / Plate | Per Kg, based on thickness & size — contact for latest rate |
| Block (cut to size) | Per Kg / Per Piece, based on drawing — contact for latest rate |
Prices are subject to change with raw material and freight costs. Share your required size and quantity via the quotation form or WhatsApp for the latest price.
MOQ & Payment Terms
Minimum Order Quantity: Flexible MOQ depending on size and form — from small trial quantities for tooling houses up to bulk orders for OEMs, subject to confirmation at enquiry stage.
Payment Terms: Advance payment / part-advance with balance before dispatch for domestic orders; T/T (bank transfer) or Letter of Credit (LC) for export orders, depending on order value and destination.