Moon Multi-Tip Tablet Punches | EMMKAY INDUSTRIES

Moon-shaped (crescent) multi-tip tablet punches allow you to produce multiple moon-shaped tablets per compression cycle, significantly increasing your production output for novelty and confectionery tablets.

EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures precision moon multi-tip punches for confectionery, candy, and nutraceutical manufacturers who need high-volume production of crescent-shaped tablets. Our commitment to quality materials ensures durability, reliability, and longevity, making them ideal for high-volume production.

Moon Multi-Tip Configurations

Moon shapes require keyed punches to maintain the correct crescent orientation during compression. Each tip is precisely aligned so that all moon tablets produced in a single cycle are identical.

Benefits of Multi-Tip Tooling

Production benefits:
- Significant increase in output
- No new tablet press purchase required
- No additional operators needed
- Same floor space, same power consumption
- Faster order fulfillment and reduced lead times

Cost benefits:
- Lower cost per tablet produced
- Multi-tip tooling pays for itself within weeks
- Reduced machine hours per batch
- Lower energy cost per tablet
- Extended press lifespan (fewer cycles needed for same output)

Quality considerations:
- All tips must produce tablets of identical weight, hardness, and thickness
- Requires precision manufacturing — tip-to-tip variation must be minimal
- Regular inspection of all tips is important (wear may not be uniform)

When to Use Multi-Tip Punches

Multi-tip tooling is ideal when:
- You produce high volumes of small tablets (under 10mm diameter)
- Your tablet press is running at capacity and you need more output
- You want to reduce cost per tablet without capital investment
- You manufacture round or simple-shaped tablets in large quantities

Multi-tip tooling is NOT recommended when:
- Tablet diameter exceeds 10mm (not enough space for multiple tips)
- Complex shapes that cannot be arranged efficiently
- Very low production volumes (tooling cost may not be justified)
- Formulations that require extremely tight weight tolerances (multi-tip adds slight variation)

Production Output Example

A typical pharmaceutical setup:

That's 3x output from the same press, same operator, same floor space.

Applications

Moon multi-tip punches are commonly used for:

- Candy and confectionery — High-volume production of crescent-shaped mints and pressed sweets
- Holiday and themed products — Ramadan, Eid, and festival-themed confectionery
- Variety packs — Combined with star multi-tip tooling for mixed-shape products
- Children's supplements — Fun crescent shapes for nutraceutical vitamins

Also see our standard moon shape tooling, our round multi-tip punches, star and moon combination tooling, and our full range of multi-tip tooling options. Need a unique design? Explore our custom tooling capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I combine moon and star multi-tip punches on the same press?
A: Yes. Moon and star multi-tip punches can be loaded on different stations of the same press, producing both shapes simultaneously. Both use the same die bore diameter within the same tooling standard.

Q: What is the minimum order for moon multi-tip tooling?
A: We accept orders starting from 10 sets (10 upper punch + 10 lower punch + 10 die). Contact us for a quote.