Round Multi-Tip Tablet Punches | EMMKAY INDUSTRIES

Round tablets are the ideal shape for multi-tip configurations. Their symmetry allows the maximum number of tips per punch, delivering the highest possible output increase from your existing tablet press.

EMMKAY INDUSTRIES manufactures round multi-tip punches in 2-tip to 7+ tip configurations for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, and confectionery manufacturers. Our commitment to quality materials ensures durability, reliability, and longevity, making them ideal for high-volume production.

Round Multi-Tip Configurations

Round tablets do not require keyed punches (unlike shaped tablets), which simplifies tooling and reduces cost. This makes round multi-tip the most cost-effective multi-tip configuration available.

Why Round is Best for Multi-Tip

- Maximum tips per punch — circular symmetry allows more tips than any other shape
- No key required — round punches don't need orientation control, simplifying the tooling
- Lower cost — simpler manufacturing compared to shaped multi-tip punches
- Proven reliability — round multi-tip is the most widely used multi-tip configuration globally
- All profiles available — flat-faced, shallow concave, standard concave, deep concave, beveled edge

Applications

Round multi-tip punches are used across all industries:

- Pharmaceutical — High-volume production of standard round tablets (analgesics, antibiotics, vitamins)
- Nutraceutical — Mass production of small vitamin and mineral tablets
- Ayurvedic — High-output production of herbal tablets
- Confectionery — Mints, candy tablets, and pressed sweets at maximum speed

Explore our full range of multi-tip tooling options. We also offer star multi-tip and moon multi-tip configurations for specialty shapes.

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. Available in D tooling and B tooling standards. Need custom tooling? Contact us for a quote.