EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures tablet dies and punches for the candy and confectionery industry. We produce tooling for compressed candy tablets, mints, lozenges, dextrose tablets, and novelty confectionery products in a wide range of fun and custom shapes.
From classic round mints to star-shaped candies, moon-shaped lozenges, and custom branded shapes, EMMKAY INDUSTRIES provides the tooling that brings your confectionery products to life.
Confectionery Shapes We Manufacture
Materials and Coatings for Candy Tooling
| Material / Coating | Best For |
|---|---|
| OHNS + Chrome Plating | Standard candy production — most sugar-based formulations |
| HCHC + DLC Coating | High-speed production or particularly sticky formulations |
| EMMKAY Special Steel | Sour candies, citric acid, fruit acids, moisture-sensitive ingredients |
| Mirror Polish (Ra 0.2μm) | All candy tooling — prevents sugar sticking, sharp shape detail |
See our full punch coatings guide for a complete comparison of coating options.
Multi-Tip Candy Tooling
Candy production typically requires very high volumes. Multi-tip tooling is standard in confectionery manufacturing — 2-tip to 6-tip configurations available, maintaining sharp shape detail across all tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make any custom shape for candy tablets?
Yes. We can manufacture virtually any 2D shape as a tablet die and punch. Provide us with a drawing, CAD file, or even a photograph of the desired shape, and we will create the tooling. See our sample CAD drawings for reference. Very complex shapes with thin features or sharp internal angles may need minor modifications for manufacturability.
How do I prevent candy tablets from sticking to the punches?
Use chrome-plated or DLC-coated punches with mirror-polished surfaces. Ensure your formulation has adequate lubricant (typically magnesium stearate at 0.5–1%). Control moisture in your production environment — humidity above 60% significantly increases sticking with sugar formulations. See our tablet defects guide for more troubleshooting tips.
How long does custom candy tooling take to manufacture?
Standard shapes (round, star, moon) are available in 7–10 working days. Fully custom shapes require 10–15 working days including design approval.
Enquire About Confectionery Tooling
₹1,500 – ₹3,500 per set · Min. 10 sets
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