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.
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.
| Material / Coating | Best For |
|---|---|
| OHNS Steel | Standard nutraceutical formulations — zinc, B-complex vitamins, non-abrasive supplements |
| HCHC (D3) Steel | Abrasive formulations — calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, iron, mineral-heavy multivitamins |
| EMMKAY Special Steel | Optimum tool life and quality for demanding formulations |
| Chrome Plating | Standard protection for most nutraceutical tooling |
| DLC Coating | Sticky formulations containing natural extracts, honey, or sugar-based binders |
| TiN Coating | Highly abrasive mineral formulations — extends tooling life 2–3x |
| CrN Coating | Acidic formulations like Vitamin C — combines corrosion and wear resistance |
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.
| Configuration | Tablet Size | Output Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2-tip | Up to 10mm | 2x (100% increase) |
| 3-tip | Up to 8mm | 3x (200% increase) |
| 4-tip | Up to 6mm | 4x (300% increase) |
Multi-tip tooling is particularly cost-effective for high-volume nutraceutical products like daily vitamins, mineral supplements, and protein tablets. See our multi-tip punches guide for more details.
Custom Shapes for Brand Differentiation
The nutraceutical market is competitive. Custom tablet shapes help your product stand out on the shelf and build brand recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tooling material should I use for calcium tablets?
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. Read our tooling lifespan guide for more details.
Can you make tooling for children's chewable vitamins?
Yes. We manufacture custom shape tooling for children's vitamins — fish shapes, star shapes, and character shapes. These are typically made in smaller sizes (6–10mm) and can be configured as multi-tip for high-volume production.
Do you supply tooling for effervescent nutraceutical tablets?
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. See our tooling selection guide for more information on effervescent tooling requirements.
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₹1,500 – ₹2,500 per set · Min. 10 sets
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