Candy and Confectionery Tablet Dies and Punches | EMMKAY INDUSTRIES

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.

Confectionery tablet manufacturing requires tooling that handles sugar-based formulations, produces visually appealing tablets with sharp detail, and operates at high speeds for cost-effective production. Our candy tooling is designed for exactly these requirements.

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.

Candy and Confectionery Shapes We Manufacture

The confectionery industry uses a much wider variety of shapes than pharmaceutical manufacturing. Fun, eye-catching shapes are essential for product appeal, especially for children's products.

Materials for Confectionery Tooling

Candy formulations are primarily sugar-based, which presents specific tooling challenges:

Sugar Sticking: Sugar and dextrose formulations are inherently sticky. Without proper tooling treatment, candy tablets stick to punch faces, causing production stoppages and defective products.

Recommended Materials and Coatings:

OHNS Steel with Chrome Plating: Our standard for most candy production. Chrome plating provides good anti-stick properties and corrosion resistance for sugar-based formulations.
HCHC Steel with DLC Coating: For high-speed candy production or particularly sticky formulations. DLC coating provides superior anti-stick performance and extended tooling life.
EMMKAY Special Steel: For candy products containing citric acid (sour candies), fruit acids, or moisture-sensitive ingredients. Our proprietary steel provides optimum corrosion resistance and tool life.

Surface Finish: All candy tooling is mirror-polished to Ra 0.2μm or better. A smooth surface finish is critical for:

Preventing sugar sticking
Producing tablets with sharp, clean shape detail
Easy tablet ejection at high press speeds

Why Choose EMMKAY INDUSTRIES for Candy Tooling

Creative Shape Capability: We manufacture any shape you can imagine — from standard stars and moons to fully custom branded designs. Our design team works from your sketches, CAD files, or even photographs to create tooling that matches your vision.
High-Volume Production Focus: Candy manufacturing demands high output. Our multi-tip tooling and precision manufacturing ensure consistent quality at maximum press speeds.
Anti-Stick Expertise: Sugar sticking is the #1 problem in candy tablet production. We have decades of experience selecting the right coatings and surface finishes to eliminate sticking for your specific formulation.
Rapid Prototyping: New candy product launch? We can produce prototype tooling in as little as 7 days, so you can test your product quickly and get to market faster.
Competitive Pricing: As a Delhi-based manufacturer, we offer candy tooling at prices significantly lower than European or American suppliers, without compromising on quality or precision.

Frequently Asked Questions - Candy Tablet Dies and Punches

Q: Can you make any custom shape for candy tablets?
A: 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. Very complex shapes with thin features or sharp internal angles may need minor modifications for manufacturability.

Q: How do I prevent candy tablets from sticking to the punches?
A: 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.

Q: What is the minimum order for custom candy tooling?
A: We accept orders starting from 10 sets. For new product development, we recommend ordering 1-2 sets for testing before placing larger orders.

Q: How long does custom candy tooling take to manufacture?
A: Standard shapes (round, star, moon, heart) are available in 7-10 working days. Fully custom shapes require 10-15 working days including design approval.

Q: Can you match tooling to my existing candy tablet press?
A: Yes. We manufacture tooling compatible with all major candy tablet press brands. Provide your press model and we will confirm compatibility and recommend the optimal tooling configuration.

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
Dramatically reduces cost per tablet
Maintains sharp shape detail across all tips
Up to 80% increase in production output