Special Design Punches & Dies

Special design Tooling refers to tablet press punches and dies engineered to solve specific tablet compression challenges that cannot be addressed using standard IPT or Euro tooling. These tooling designs are widely used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and veterinary manufacturing to overcome limitations such as large tablet diameters, insufficient dwell time, low output for small tablets, and high-speed compression issues—without modifying the tablet press.

These are established, proven tooling formats—not experimental or custom developments. We manufacture and supply these tooling types to OEM specifications, offering the same dimensional accuracy, finish, and performance as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tooling

Why Special Design Tooling Is Used in Tablet Compression

Standard tablet tooling is designed for common tablet sizes and compression speeds. However, modern formulations and productivity demands often require specialised punch and die designs.

Special design tooling is used when manufacturers face:
• Tablet diameters greater than 25 mm
• Poor hardness due to low dwell time
• Capping or lamination in difficult formulations
• Low output for small tablet sizes
• Need for higher productivity on existing tablet presses
Using the right tooling geometry can significantly improve tablet quality, press efficiency, and tooling life.

Types of Special Design Tablet Tooling

EU35 Tooling – Large Diameter Tablet Punches & Dies
EU35 tooling is specifically developed for manufacturing large-diameter tablets, typically above 25 mm, where standard Euro tooling lacks mechanical strength..

EU441 Tooling – Extended Dwell Time Tooling
EU441 tablet tooling features an extended head flat, providing increased dwell time at standard turret speeds.

FS19 Tooling – High-Speed Tablet Press Tooling
FS19 tooling is designed for high-speed tablet presses where dwell time and compression stability are critical.

FS12 Tooling – High Output Tooling for Small Tablets
FS12 tooling allows a greater number of punch stations, increasing tablet output per turret revolution for small tablet sizes.

A Tooling – Maximum Productivity Tablet Tooling
A tooling is the most compact standard tooling size and is widely used where maximum tablet output is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

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