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.
Moon Shape Specifications
| Typical size | 8mm to 20mm across widest point |
| Tooling standards | D tooling, B tooling, BB tooling, DB tooling |
| Punch type | Keyed (orientation required) |
| Tip profiles | Flat-faced (most common), shallow concave |
| Embossing | Logo or text on central face area |
| Materials | EMMKAY Special Steel, OHNS, HCHC (D3), S7 |
| Coatings | Chrome, DLC, TiN, CrN |
| Price range | ₹2,000 – ₹3,000 per set |
| Minimum order | 10 sets |
Available Tooling Standards
| Tooling Standard | Max Tablet Size | Die OD |
|---|---|---|
| D Tooling | Up to 25mm | 38.10mm |
| B Tooling | Up to 18.5mm | 30.16mm |
| BB Tooling | Up to 18.5mm | 24mm |
| DB Tooling | Up to 25mm | 30.16mm |