PRIMO 150$2,295
PRIMO 50$1,675
Pour X-Press 2000$11,195
EZ-1: Semi-Automatic Heated Wax Dispensing Machine$3,450
Drag to rotate. 3D illustration.PRIMO 150 Wax Melter
Our most popular entry-level tank and the most versatile: the world's best melting tank. 169 lb (76 kg) wax capacity, 26 gal vessel, digital control, waterless heating.
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PRIMO Melting TanksMelt wax, soap, honey and morePX CartsMobile melt and fill cartsSize FinderAnswer a few questions, get a PRIMO matchFilling and PouringPour, fill and transferDip TanksCandle carving and dippingHoney and BeekeepingHoney tanks, beeswax, hive dippingReplacement PartsSwitches, sensors, controls, hosesSoap Making EquipmentSoap kettles, melters and tippers
Call Us: (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358Online since 1999
MELT MORE. SPEND LESS.
2 to 3x Faster MeltingUses About Half the Electricity
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Trusted by NASA, governments, Fortune 500s and leading manufacturers worldwide.
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NASA/MSFC has the requirement for a Wax Melter, Pump and Transfer System with custom...
Steven S., NASA, Marshall Space Flight CenterRead moreWithout the AutoShot system in our facility we would have had extreme backorders and labor...
Kevin Preece, COO, Scentsy, Meridian, IdahoRead moreWe purchased the EZ Filling System and increased our production 50% the first day! Reduced...
Ellen Kay R., New Boston CandleRead more- ★★★★★
We love the PRIMO 1000 & PRIMO 2000 we ordered. They are definitely speeding up our wax...
Tyson K., Candle Warmers Etc.Read more I kissed my melter....Thank you!!!!!!!! I sincerely do not know how I did without one! What...
Jenny W., HB Wax Manufacturing Inc....Read moreWhat used to take me hours, now takes me minutes! Love it!! I will recommend your company...
Sonja Minic, Managing Director & Candle Artisan, Green Scents Pure Soy Candles...Read moreWe are still so happy with the (2) PRIMO 50 melters we bought from you 8 years ago for our...
Glenn C., Madeline Island CandlesRead more- ★★★★★
We were so pleased with our melting tank that we ordered another melter the same exact day....
Jim, J.C. Danczak, Inc., Westfield...Read more It takes us 15 minutes to do what used to take us 45 minutes. AND, that was just the first day.
Thomas Crane, Purely Wax Werks, Vancouver...Read moreTo Everyone at WaxMelters, I just want to THANK YOU for making my job easier. With the new...
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“NASA/MSFC has the requirement for a Wax Melter, Pump and Transfer System with custom upgrades and has accepted WaxMelters equipment based on technical acceptability, schedule and price.”
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“NASA/MSFC has the requirement for a Wax Melter, Pump and Transfer System with custom upgrades and has accepted WaxMelters equipment based on technical acceptability, schedule and price.”
Read more“These pieces of equipment are critical to our current project. We are now buying an additional PRIMO wax melter and dispensing system.”
Read more“Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great.”
Read more“Love them! They are the only melters we use.”
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Read more“I have had two of their tanks for several years now and am very happy. I was skeptical at first how long the heating elements would last but they really have lasted years and still going, and that’s running these tanks 24/7. I have only had positive experiences with customer service.”
Read more reviews“The ordering process was seamless and very responsive. Kyle took care of making adjustments to fittings and custom stands. Quotes were produced the same day and needless to say we are very excited to get our 250 PRIMO’s in house! … so far VERY GOOD!!”
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Industrial Melting Equipment, Built in the USA Since 1999
Industrial Wax Melting Tanks and Filling Systems
WaxMelters is the standard for industrial melting tanks, and makes the only truly professional industrial melting tanks. World's fastest, even-heating, most energy efficient melting tanks, plus heated filling systems, complete candle making machines, and dip tanks for all manufacturers. PRIMO delivers 2-3X faster melting using HALF the electricity. WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction.
- Trusted by Fortune 500s, government agencies and NASA
- Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days
- BBB A+ rated, with a Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts)
Drag to rotate. 3D illustration, not an exact model.2-3X faster melting using HALF the electricity
Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days
- 2-3X
faster melting using HALF the electricity
- 40+
industries served
- 25 to 60,000lb
PRIMO tank range
- 1999
building equipment in Ronkonkoma, NY
Not sure which tank? Answer a few questions or compare every PRIMO size side by side.
- Performance GuaranteeWaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction.
- Fast Lead TimesMost PRIMO tank sizes, AutoShot, EZ-1 and transfer systems usually ship within 3 to 5 days.
- Fast, Efficient MeltingPRIMO melting tanks deliver 2-3x faster melting using half the electricity.
- Built in Ronkonkoma, NYDesigned, built, tested and supported by the factory team since 1999.
- BBB A+ RatedBetter Business Bureau A+ rating. View our BBB profile.
Trusted by NASA, Governments, Fortune 500s, and Leading Manufacturers Since 1999
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Industrial USA stainless steel equipment, built and tested in Ronkonkoma, NY.
Melting TanksPRIMO tanks from 25 to 60000 lbFrom $1,395Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days
Filling SystemsHeated filling, dispensing and transferFrom $2,995AutoShot, EZ-1, transfer usually ship within 3 to 5 days
Candle Making EquipmentMelters, fillers and complete lines for candle makersCandle Makers Start Here
Dip TanksDip, coating, slab and carving tanks
Soap Production EquipmentHeated tanks, mixing kettles and lye tanks
Custom Design TanksBuilt to your size, shape or process
Why It Pays
Maximize production and save time, energy and money.
Reduce Workforce
One-person operations with heated filling systems.
Shop Filling Systems Reduce Electricity2-3X Faster on Half the Electricity.
Shop PRIMO Tanks Reduce Floor SpaceThe ergonomic design of PRIMO tanks.
Shop PRIMO Tanks Run Multiple Lines from One TankOne big tank feeds several color and scent tanks, each with its own filler.
See How It WorksFree Tools
Free Tools: Find Your Right Setup in Minutes
Size, price and compare a PRIMO system on your own time. No sign-up to start; get your full results by email at the end.
- 1Find My TankPick industry, material, batch size and voltage. Get a priced PRIMO plus a growth-fit size, ready to buy.
- 2Compare PRIMO SizesCapacity, power, size, temperature range, price and ship time for every PRIMO in one table.
- 3PRIMO Savings CalculatorFloor space, energy and labor a PRIMO saves over your pots and old tanks, and your payback in months.
- 4Custom Tank WizardNeed a size or shape we do not list? Configure your custom tank in four quick steps.
- 5Cost of Waiting CalculatorSee what every week without a PRIMO costs you, from your own numbers.
- 6Production & Profit CalculatorUnits per batch and per day for every PRIMO, and the sales revenue it supports.
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Most Popular Equipment
The three models our customers order most. Each one lists its price and ship time, and checks out online.
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AutoShot Automated Filling System
Automated heated filling. Choose the dosing range, hose length and process options.
Pour X-Press 3000 Melt and Fill
PRIMO melting and AutoShot automated filling in a fully enclosed stainless steel mobile platform.
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Equipment Matched to Your Process
The same stainless steel PRIMO line, sized and configured for production in your industry. Each page covers the process challenge and the equipment that solves it.
Investment Casting
Melt, condition and hold pattern wax at a steady pour temperature, batch after batch.
Wax Conditioning, Injection SupplyCandle Making
Melt, hold and fill candle wax at production speed.
Melters, Fillers, Complete Lines
Aerospace and Defense
Controlled heating for waxes, resins and potting compounds. Trusted by NASA.
Thermal Conditioning, Transfer
Food and Dairy
Chocolate, honey, cheese wax, butter and dairy: gentle heat and stable holding.
Food, Honey and Cheese Wax Tanks
Packaging
Heated wax and adhesive supply for packaging and labeling lines.
Packaging Wax, Hot Melt, Transfer
Adhesives and Coatings
Stable viscosity and heated holding, fed straight to the line.
Adhesives, Coatings, ChemicalsSoap Production
Heat oils, butters and lye in dedicated stainless tanks.
Soap Tanks, Mixers, Kettles
Honey and Beekeeping
PRIMO honey tanks for bottling and decrystallizing, beeswax rendering and hive dipping.
Honey Tanks, Beeswax, Hive Dipping
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Hold creams, balms and lotions at temperature before filling.
Heated Holding and FillingPharmaceutical
Heated process tanks, dispensing and thermal conditioning for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical manufacturers.
PRIMO Tanks, Dispensing, Thermal Conditioning
Electronics Potting
Melt and hold potting waxes and encapsulants at a steady, even temperature.
Potting, Encapsulation, Dispensing
Composites and Resins
Heat resins, polymers and compounds in large batches with even heating.
Large Batch Tanks, Thermal Conditioning
Wax Hands and Novelty
Universal, waterless PRIMO wax hands machines that run on any standard, locally sourced wax and are easy to transport. Includes a FREE business plan from successful serial entrepreneurs.
Wax Hands Machines, FREE Business Plan
Cheese Waxing
Hold cheese wax at a steady dipping temperature for clean, even coats.
Cheese Wax Dip Tanks
Bottle Wax Dipping
Seal bottle tops for wine, spirits and sauces with a clean, even wax dip.
Bottle Dip Tanks, 1 to 12 Chambers
Custom Tanks
Tanks and process equipment built to your size, shape or process.
Get a QuoteWhy PRIMO
More Production From Less Floor, Power and Upkeep
Purchase price is one part of the cost. Floor space, connected power and upkeep decide the rest.
WaxMelters in One Answer
WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, building in Ronkonkoma, New York since 1999. PRIMO waterless stainless steel tanks are the world’s fastest, even-heating, most energy efficient melting tanks, delivering 2-3x faster melting using half the electricity, from 25 lb to 60,000 lb and from $1,395. Custom and private-label PRIMO tanks are built in any size. Customers include Fortune 500s, government agencies and NASA across 40+ industries. WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction, and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Less Floor Space
More melting capacity per square foot, so the space goes to another tank, an operator station or growth.
Half the Electricity
2-3x faster melting using half the electricity, with less connected heating power to plan for.
No Water Jacket
Waterless PRIMO heating needs no heated-water reservoir to fill, treat or maintain.
Custom and Private Label
Custom PRIMO tanks in any size, built to your inside dimensions, voltage and outlet, with your brand.
PRIMO Melting Tanks
Specifications at a Glance
USA stainless steel, built and tested in Ronkonkoma, NY. Standard heating is up to 212°F / 100°C; Rapid-Cycle and Thermal Conditioning versions are available. PRIMO prices start at $1,395.
| Size Range | Capacity | PRIMO Models (lb) | Starting Price | Ships | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 25 to 250 lb | 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 250 | From $1,395 | Usually 3 to 5 days | Buy Now |
| Medium | 350 to 1000 lb | 350, 500, 750, 1000 | From $3,495 | Usually up to 7 days | Buy Now |
| Large | 1500 to 7500 lb | 1500, 2000, 3000, 5000, 7500 | From $9,750 | Usually within 7 days | Buy Now |
| Extra Large | 10000 to 60000 lb | 10000 up to 60000 | From $38,500 | Usually within 7 days | Request a Quote |
Extra Large tanks over 10000 lb are very large orders. Lead times for very large custom orders are confirmed with your quote.
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Melting Tank, Melt and Fill, or Filling System?
Pick the piece that matches your bottleneck. Melting and filling are sized separately, so you buy only what the line needs.
| PRIMO Melting Tanks | Pour X-Press Melt and Fill | Heated Filling Systems | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What It Does | Melts and holds material at temperature for pouring, pumping or transfer. | PRIMO melting and heated filling on one mobile platform. | Dispenses heated material from your melter, by hand or automatically. |
| Best When | Melting is the bottleneck, or you need a dedicated melter per product. | You want one cart that melts and fills. | Filling by hand is the bottleneck. |
| Models | PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 60000 | Pour X-Press 1000, 2000, 3000 | EZ-1, AutoValve, AutoShot, QUATTRO, OCTO, EZ-T transfer |
| Starting Price | From $1,395 | From $6,295 | From $2,995 (EZ-T) or $3,450 (EZ-1) |
| Ships | Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days | Usually 3 to 7 days per model | AutoShot, EZ-1, transfer usually ship within 3 to 5 days |
| Shop | Buy Now | Buy Now | Buy Now |
Buying Guide
How to Choose in Four Steps
From batch size to the right model in four steps.
- 1
Size to Your Largest Batch
Choose the PRIMO whose listed capacity covers your biggest single batch. Use the sizing calculator.
- 2
Pick a Heating Package
Standard for most melting, Rapid-Cycle when recovery time limits output, Thermal Conditioning for stable viscosity. Compare the three.
- 3
Add Heated Filling or Transfer
Match EZ-1, AutoShot, Pour X-Press or an EZ-T transfer system to your fill volume. Choose a filling system.
- 4
Buy Online or Request a Quote
Check out online, or send your process to the factory team for a formal quote. Request a Quote.
Why WaxMelters
Why Production Teams Choose WaxMelters
- 1999Building Equipment Since
- 40+Industries Served
- A+BBB Rating
- 3 to 5 DaysShip Time on Most PRIMO Sizes
Direct From the Manufacturer
Engineering, replacement parts and support come from the same Ronkonkoma, NY team that builds the equipment.
Guaranteed Performance
WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Trusted by Fortune 500s, government agencies and NASA.
Warranty You Can Read
Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts), with an optional Factory Protection Plan. Read the warranty.
Your Process Stays Confidential
Mutual NDAs can be signed before technical discussions. No project details are shared without permission.
“NASA/MSFC has the requirement for a Wax Melter, Pump and Transfer System with custom upgrades and has accepted WaxMelters equipment based on technical acceptability, schedule and price.”
“These pieces of equipment are critical to our current project. We are now buying an additional PRIMO wax melter and dispensing system.”
“Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great.”
After the Sale
Support From the People Who Build It
Manuals, troubleshooting, replacement parts and factory repair, all from one place.
Manuals and Instructions
Find the manual and controller instructions for your model.
Find My ManualGuided Troubleshooting
Follow the approved diagnostic path before ordering parts.
Start TroubleshootingReplacement Parts
Sensors, heaters, hoses, pumps and switches, available online.
Shop PartsWarranty and Factory Repair
Warranty coverage, evaluation and factory repair.
Open SupportBuilt by business people
Business People Behind This Business to Help You Transform Your Business
WaxMelters is built by people who build: every PRIMO melter is built from USA stainless steel to transform customers' businesses. We design every machine around what matters to an owner: output, labor, energy, floor space and margin.
- USA stainless steel, designed, built and tested in Ronkonkoma, New York
- Waterless PRIMO heating with digital temperature control, engineered for energy efficient operation
- Use the wax you already buy: PRIMO does not require WaxMelters branded or proprietary wax, so you can buy it at a wax supply house near you
- Trusted by NASA and Blue Origin, plus manufacturers worldwide since 1999
We'll save you time, energy, and money. Maximize your production today.
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Customer Stories
How We Transform Businesses
“Now our production is at least doubled.”
“We purchased the EZ Filling System and increased our production 50% the first day! Reduced our waste & clean up by 75%.”
“It is so much easier and faster! This melt and automatic pour set-up is the heart of our production which has tripled at a fraction of the cost.”
Equipment Buying Questions
Direct answers for purchasing teams and plant managers.
Where are WaxMelters tanks built?
WaxMelters tanks are built and tested in Ronkonkoma, New York, USA, by Melting and Filling Equipment Inc. The company was founded in 1999.
How fast do PRIMO tanks ship?
Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days. PRIMO 350 to 1000 usually ship within 7 days. Larger PRIMO equipment usually ships within 7 days.
How fast is a PRIMO melting tank?
PRIMO tanks are the world's fastest, even-heating, most energy efficient melting tanks, with 2-3x faster melting using half the electricity.
What sizes does the PRIMO line cover?
PRIMO waterless melting tanks range from 25 to 60000 lb in stainless steel, with standard heating up to 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) and Rapid-Cycle and Thermal Conditioning versions.
How much does industrial wax melting equipment cost?
PRIMO melting tanks start at $1,395 for the PRIMO 25. Heated filling starts at $3,450 for the EZ-1, $8,495 for AutoShot and $6,295 for the Pour X-Press 1000.
Should I buy a melting tank or a filling system first?
Start with the melting tank sized to your largest batch. Add a heated filling system such as the EZ-1, AutoShot or a Pour X-Press when filling by hand becomes the bottleneck. Melting and filling are sized separately.
How do I buy or get a quote?
Pick a size and options on the product page, add to cart and check out online. For custom design tanks, filling systems and large systems, request a quote online. The factory team confirms sizing, options and freight before a formal quote.
What payment options are available?
Pay online with ACH, wire or card. There is no card fee on orders of $10,000 or less. On orders over $10,000, ACH or wire has no card fee and card payments carry a 3% fee.
What warranty comes with WaxMelters equipment?
Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts, from delivery), with an optional Factory Protection Plan.
Which industries use WaxMelters equipment?
Candle making and wax manufacturing, soap, honey and beeswax, chocolate and food, cosmetics, pharma and adhesives, and industrial processing. Customers include NASA, the US Army, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Siemens, P&G and Kroger.
Ready to Price Your Equipment?
Buy online now, or send your process to the factory team for sizing, options and freight.
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2026 Melting Tank Buyer's Guide
Sizing by batch, heating options, footprint and the questions to ask before you buy. A 6-page PDF for production and purchasing teams.
Did you know? · Easy to clean
Round tank, no corners to clean. Round 304 stainless interior with a #4 finish and no corners: wipe it out like a high-end cooking pot.
Did you know? · Easy to clean
The fillers are heated stainless steel and PTFE (Teflon). Fast Batch Changes Without Cross-Contamination of Colors, Scents or Waxes.
Did you know? · Easy to clean
This keeps your wax clean, eliminates cross-contamination, and allows you to switch between products quickly without draining or cleaning the tank.
Did you know? · Energy
Energy Efficient: 2-3X Faster on Half the Electricity. Questions? Call (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358.
Did you know? · Melts faster
Precision digitally controlled fast, even heating with no hot spots.
Did you know? · Melts faster
Fast, safe and precise melting of wax hand wax without overheating, burning or hot spots.
Did you know? · Warranty
Standard Limited Warranty: 1 Year Electrical, 3 Years Metal Parts. See warranty details
Why WaxMelters
- Online since 1999Ronkonkoma, NY
- Warranty1 Year Electrical, 3 Years Metal Parts
- Function-testedEach PRIMO system, before shipment
- BBB A+ RatedOnline since 1999