Nutraceutical Tablet Dies and Punches | EMMKAY INDUSTRIES

EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures precision tablet dies and punches for the nutraceutical industry — vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, protein tablets, and health food products. Since 1983, we have supplied tooling to nutraceutical manufacturers who need consistent tablet quality at high production volumes.

The nutraceutical industry has unique tooling requirements. Tablets are often larger than pharmaceutical tablets, contain abrasive mineral ingredients, and increasingly use custom shapes for brand differentiation. Many nutraceutical products also require multi-tip tooling for cost-effective high-volume production.

Whether you manufacture multivitamins, calcium supplements, protein tablets, or specialty health products, EMMKAY INDUSTRIES provides the right tooling for your production needs.

Types of Nutraceutical Tablet Dies and Punches

By Product Category

Materials and Coatings for Nutraceutical Tooling

Nutraceutical formulations are often more challenging than pharmaceutical ones due to abrasive minerals, acidic vitamins, and sticky natural ingredients.

Recommended Materials:

OHNS Steel: Suitable for standard nutraceutical formulations — zinc, B-complex vitamins, and non-abrasive supplements. Cost-effective for moderate production volumes.
HCHC (D3) Steel: Recommended for abrasive formulations containing calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, iron, or mineral-heavy multivitamins. Significantly longer tooling life than OHNS.
EMMKAY Special Steel: Our proprietary steel for optimum tool life and quality.

Recommended Coatings:

Chrome Plating: Standard protection for most nutraceutical tooling. Reduces sticking and provides basic corrosion resistance.
DLC Coating: For sticky formulations containing natural extracts, honey, or sugar-based binders. Provides the lowest friction surface available.
TiN Coating: Best for highly abrasive mineral formulations. Extends tooling life by 2-3x compared to uncoated tooling.
CrN Coating: Combines corrosion resistance with wear resistance. Ideal for acidic formulations like Vitamin C.

Why Choose EMMKAY INDUSTRIES for Nutraceutical Tooling

Complete Range: We manufacture tooling for every nutraceutical product — from small 4mm vitamin tablets to large 25mm protein tablets, in every shape and tooling standard.
Material Expertise: We recommend the right steel and coating for your specific formulation, saving you money on tooling replacements and production downtime.
Multi-Tip Specialists: We have extensive experience manufacturing multi-tip tooling for high-volume nutraceutical production. Our multi-tip punches are precision-ground to ensure uniform tablet weight across all tips.
40+ Years Experience: Since 1983, EMMKAY INDUSTRIES has been manufacturing tablet tooling in Delhi, India. Our experience spans pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, and confectionery industries.
Quick Turnaround: Standard tooling in 7-10 working days. Custom shapes with rapid prototyping available.

Frequently Asked Questions - Candy Tablet Dies and Punches

Q: What tooling material should I use for calcium tablets?
A: Calcium formulations (calcium carbonate, calcium citrate) are highly abrasive and wear down standard OHNS tooling quickly. We recommend HCHC (D3) steel with TiN coating for calcium tablets. This combination can last 3-5x longer than standard tooling.

Q: Can you make tooling for children's chewable vitamins?
A: Yes. We manufacture custom shape tooling for children's vitamins — animal shapes, star shapes, heart shapes, and character shapes. These are typically made in smaller sizes (6-10mm) and can be configured as multi-tip for high-volume production.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity for nutraceutical tooling?
A: We accept orders starting from 10 sets (upper punch + lower punch + die). Larger orders receive volume pricing.

Q: How do I prevent weight variation in nutraceutical tablets?
A: Weight variation is usually caused by inconsistent granulation, worn die bores, or incorrect tooling clearances. Ensure your die bore diameter matches your punch tip diameter within the specified tolerance (typically 0.05mm). Replace dies when bore wear exceeds tolerance limits.

Q: Do you supply tooling for effervescent nutraceutical tablets?
A: Yes. Effervescent tablets require specialized tooling due to the moisture-sensitive nature of the formulation. We manufacture EMMKAY Special Steel dies and punches specifically for effervescent tablet production, providing optimum tool life and quality.

By Shape:

Round — most common for vitamins and minerals
Capsule shape — popular for multivitamins and supplements
Oval — for larger tablets that are easier to swallow
Custom shapes — hearts, stars, letters for branded products and children's vitamins

Multi-Tip Tooling for Nutraceutical Production

The nutraceutical industry benefits enormously from multi-tip tooling because many products are small tablets produced in very high volumes.

How Multi-Tip Tooling Works: Instead of one punch tip per station, multi-tip punches have 2, 3, 4, or more tips. Each press cycle produces multiple tablets per station, multiplying your output without additional presses.

Benefits for Nutraceutical Manufacturers:

Increase output by up to 80% per press
Reduce cost per tablet significantly
No need to purchase additional tablet presses
Same tablet quality as single-tip production

Common Multi-Tip Configurations:

2-tip: For tablets up to 10mm — doubles output
3-tip: For tablets up to 8mm — triples output
4-tip: For tablets up to 6mm — quadruples output

Multi-tip tooling is particularly cost-effective for high-volume nutraceutical products like daily vitamins, mineral supplements, and protein tablets.

Custom Shapes for Nutraceutical Brand Differentiation

The nutraceutical market is competitive. Custom tablet shapes help your product stand out on the shelf and build brand recognition.

Popular Custom Shapes for Nutraceuticals:

Heart shapes — for heart health supplements
Star shapes — for children's vitamins
Letter shapes — brand initials or product codes
Animal shapes — for children's chewable vitamins
Logo embossing — your brand logo on standard shapes

EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures custom shape tooling with rapid prototyping in as little as 7 days. We work from your design drawings or create tooling designs based on your specifications.