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Industries We Serve

Precision tablet tooling for every manufacturing sector — from pharmaceutical to confectionery

EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures precision tablet dies and punches for every industry that uses rotary tablet press machines. Since 1983, we have supplied tooling to manufacturers across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, confectionery, veterinary, chemical, and industrial sectors.

Every industry has unique tablet requirements — different shapes, sizes, materials, compression forces, and regulatory standards. Our 40+ years of experience across these sectors means we understand the specific tooling challenges each industry faces and provide solutions that deliver consistent tablet quality, extended tooling life, and maximum production efficiency. See our tooling selection guide or FAQ for more information.

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Pharmaceutical

Precision tooling for drug manufacturing — analgesics, antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, and all oral solid dosage forms.

Common shapes: Round, Capsule, Oval, Custom
Key challenge: Strict dimensional tolerances, material traceability, regulatory compliance
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Nutraceutical

Tooling for vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, protein tablets, and health food products.

Common shapes: Round, Capsule, Oval, Custom shapes
Key challenge: Abrasive mineral ingredients, large tablet sizes, high-volume production
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Ayurvedic

Specialized tooling for herbal and ayurvedic formulations — anti-stick coatings for sticky plant extracts.

Common shapes: Round, Capsule, Custom
Key challenge: Sticky herbal extracts, corrosive plant compounds, inconsistent granulation
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Candy and Confectionery

Fun shapes and food-grade tooling for pressed candy, mints, lozenges, and novelty confectionery.

Common shapes: Star, Moon, Fish, Bottle, Custom
Key challenge: Sugar sticking, high-speed production, creative shape requirements
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Veterinary

Durable tooling for animal health tablets, livestock boluses, and pet chewable supplements.

Common shapes: Round, Capsule, Bone, Custom
Key challenge: Large tablet sizes, high compression forces, abrasive formulations
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Chemical and Industrial

Corrosion-resistant tooling for water treatment tablets, fertilizers, catalyst pellets, and industrial products.

Common shapes: Round, Cylindrical, Custom
Key challenge: Corrosive chemicals, abrasive compounds, high compression forces

Why EMMKAY INDUSTRIES Serves Every Industry

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40+ Years Experience

Since 1983, we have manufactured tooling for every industry that uses rotary tablet presses. Our experience spans pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, confectionery, veterinary, and chemical sectors.

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Material Expertise

Different industries need different materials. We recommend the right steel grade and coating for your specific formulation — OHNS, HCHC, S7, or EMMKAY Special Steel with Chrome, DLC, TiN, or CrN coatings.

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All Shapes and Standards

From standard round pharmaceutical tablets to novelty confectionery shapes, we manufacture tooling in D, B, BB, and DB tooling standards compatible with all major rotary tablet press brands.

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Custom in 7 Days

Need a custom shape, logo embossing, or specialized coating? Our in-house design and manufacturing team delivers custom tooling prototypes in as little as 7 working days.

Tooling Standards for All Industries

StandardDie ODMax TabletCommon Industries
D Tooling 38.10mm Up to 25mm Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Veterinary, Chemical
B Tooling 30.16mm Up to 18.5mm Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Ayurvedic, Confectionery
BB Tooling 24mm Up to 18.5mm Pharmaceutical, Confectionery, Nutraceutical
DB Tooling 30.16mm Up to 25mm Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical