Moon-shaped tablets are a popular novelty shape used primarily in confectionery, candy, and children's supplement manufacturing. The crescent moon profile creates an appealing, recognizable tablet that stands out on retail shelves and appeals to younger consumers.
EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures moon shape tablet dies and punches with precision-ground profiles in D and B tooling standards. For high-volume production, explore our moon multi-tip punches. Pair with our star shape tooling for variety packs, or see the star and moon combination tooling.
Applications
Confectionery
Pressed candy tablets, mints, and novelty sweets. Moon shapes are a top seller for seasonal and themed confectionery.
Children's Supplements
Fun shapes encourage children to take vitamins. Popular in the nutraceutical industry for multivitamins.
Branded Supplements
Distinctive appearance for retail shelf differentiation and brand recognition.
Seasonal Products
Ramadan, Diwali, and festival-themed confectionery. Moon shapes are especially popular for Eid and Ramadan products.
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Can moon shape tablets be embossed?
Yes. Text, logos, and surface details can be embossed on the flat face of moon-shaped tablets. The curved crescent profile limits embossing to the central area. See our custom tablet dies page for embossing options and our sample CAD drawings for reference.
What material is recommended for candy moon tablets?
OHNS with chrome plating is standard for sugar-based confectionery formulations. For sticky or acidic formulations, TiN or CrN coatings are recommended. Read our punch coatings guide for a full comparison.
What tooling standard is used for moon shape?
Moon shape tablets typically use D tooling or B tooling depending on the tablet size. See our D tooling vs B tooling comparison or contact us with your dimensions and we will recommend the right standard.