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WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, for every business size and every industry. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. WaxMelters customers include GloryBee, Volcano Island Honey, Burt's Bees and Bee's Wrap.

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Commercial Beekeeping Equipment: Beeswax Melters, Honey Warming & Bottling Tanks

WaxMelters designs and manufactures commercial equipment for beeswax melting, beeswax candle production, honey heating and bottling, clarification and high-temperature hive dipping.

Fast, even, energy-efficient waterless heating. Good for Your Wallet. Even Better for Your Bees.

Commercial beekeeping equipment, in one answer: WaxMelters, the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, builds the full beeswax and honey line in Ronkonkoma, New York: PRIMO honey warming and bottling tanks from 7 gal ($1,675) to 158 gal ($7,995) to warm, decrystallize and bottle honey; beeswax and honey clarification tanks from 11 gal ($2,170) to 110 gal ($6,690); PRIMO heated holding tanks from 14 gal ($1,995) to 83 gal ($4,195); PRIMO beeswax melters from the PRIMO 25 ($1,395); the EZ-T heated transfer system ($2,995); and custom hive dipping tanks. Honey bottling tanks, clarification tanks up to 75 gal, PRIMO 25 through 250 melters and the EZ-T ship in 3 to 5 days; heated holding tanks and the 110 gal clarification tank ship within 7 days; hive dipping tanks are custom and ship as quoted. WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Waterless No water-jacket maintenance
Electric No open-flame heating
Digital Controlled temperature
US Built Industrial stainless construction

Choose Your Beekeeping Processing System

Start with the process you need to perform. WaxMelters equipment can be used individually or configured together as a complete beeswax or honey production system.

Beeswax Melting & Candle-Making Systems

Melt raw, filtered, block, slab or pelletized beeswax for processing, molding and commercial beeswax candle production.

  • Raw beeswax melting
  • Beeswax candle production
  • Wax holding and dispensing
  • Preheating before clarification
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Honey Heating, Storage, Transfer & Bottling

Maintain honey temperature and viscosity from controlled heating and storage through heated transfer and final container filling.

  • Honey warming and decrystallizing
  • Heated storage and holding
  • Pumping and heated transfer
  • Manual through automated bottling
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Separation & Clarification Systems

Integrated heated processing equipment for melting, settling, separating, filtering and controlled discharge of beeswax, honey, water and process debris.

  • Dual-level material separation
  • Controlled draw-off
  • Integrated filtration
  • Multi-stage processing
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Industrial Hive Dipping Systems

Custom high-temperature dipping systems designed around hive-box dimensions, working volume, material displacement and production requirements.

  • Standard dipping tanks
  • Spillway return systems
  • Reservoir / trough systems
  • 2" and 3" overflow configurations
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From Raw Material to Finished Product

Beeswax: Melt → Clarify → Hold → Transfer → Mold, fill or make candles

Honey: Heat → Hold → Transfer → Bottle

PRIMO Waterless Heating Technology

PRIMO equipment uses controlled electric heating without a water jacket, eliminating water-jacket maintenance while providing fast, even heating and insulated construction for commercial production.

  • Fast, even heating with digital temperature control
  • Waterless operation
  • Double-wall insulated construction
  • 304 stainless steel with #4 finish
  • Rounded interior surfaces for easier cleaning
  • Heated dispensing and transfer configurations available
  • Standard and custom system capacities

Any upgrade or option (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) ships in 7 days or longer.

Not sure which system fits your operation?
Tell us what you process, batch size, operating temperature, production rate and what you need to do after heating. WaxMelters can help configure the complete process.

Build Your Beeswax or Honey Processing System

Send us your material, capacity and production requirements and we can recommend the appropriate equipment configuration.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Industrial Beekeeping, Beeswax & Honey Systems

Why choose WaxMelters?

WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, for every business size, from startup to factory, and every industry. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. PRIMO waterless heating gives the best and fastest melting and heating: safe, even heating that melts 2-3X faster using half the electricity. It is the most energy efficient and saves money, time and energy. WaxMelters designs, builds and supports its equipment at 2221 5th Avenue, Unit 3, Ronkonkoma NY 11779, (888) 929-6358.

What is the best honey warming tank for bottling?

WaxMelters recommends a PRIMO honey warming and bottling tank: waterless electric heating with digital temperature control warms and decrystallizes honey and holds it at bottling temperature in insulated 304 stainless, from 7 gal (about 100 lb, $1,675) to 158 gal (about 2,000 lb, $7,995). They ship in 3 to 5 days.

What is the best commercial beeswax melter?

For clean beeswax, a PRIMO beeswax melter from the PRIMO 25 ($1,395). For raw comb, cappings or wax with honey and debris, a PRIMO beeswax and honey clarification tank from 11 gal ($2,170) to 110 gal ($6,690) melts, settles and separates in one tank.

How fast does WaxMelters beekeeping equipment ship?

Honey bottling tanks, clarification tanks up to 75 gal, PRIMO 25 through 250 melters and the EZ-T ship in 3 to 5 days. Heated holding tanks and the 110 gal clarification tank ship within 7 days. Hive dipping tanks are custom and ship as quoted. Any upgrade or option ships in 7 days or longer.

What beekeeping equipment does WaxMelters make?

Commercial equipment for beeswax melting, beeswax candle production, honey heating and bottling, separation and clarification, and high-temperature hive dipping. Each system can be used on its own or configured as a complete beeswax or honey production system.

How does a beeswax and honey process flow?

Beeswax: melt, clarify, hold, transfer, then mold, fill or make candles. Honey: heat, hold, transfer, then bottle. WaxMelters supplies equipment for every step.

How is PRIMO beekeeping equipment heated?

With controlled electric, waterless PRIMO heating and digital temperature control, in double-wall insulated 304 stainless steel with a #4 finish and rounded interior surfaces for easier cleaning. There is no water jacket to maintain and no open flame.

Can WaxMelters build a custom hive dipping tank?

Yes. Custom high-temperature dipping systems are designed around hive-box dimensions, working volume, material displacement and production requirements, including standard dipping tanks, spillway return systems, reservoir and trough systems, and 2 in. and 3 in. overflow configurations.

See it in action

Heated Honey Tank Demo: Warm, Store and Dispense 83 Gallons of Honey
The PRIMO 83 heated holding and dispensing tank keeps honey warm and flowing with waterless, even heating on a digital controller and dispenses through a stainless valve. Watch on YouTube
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Custom stainless steel industrial beekeeping hive dipping tank with electric heating and digital temperature control Industrial Beekeeping Hive Dipping & Wax Treatment System

Revolutionary Industrial Hive Dipping & Wax Treatment System
  • Revolutionary PRIMO waterless heating technology
  • Fast, even, energy-efficient digitally controlled heating
  • High-temperature configurations up to 320°F (160°C)
  • Standard, spillway return and reservoir/trough designs
  • Custom sized around hive-box dimensions, displacement and production requirements
  • 304 stainless steel, insulated industrial construction
  • No propane burner or open flame required

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PRIMO 7 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank – 7 Gal (26 L) approximate capacity / 100 lbs for most Honey and 50 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 7 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

Capacity: 7 Gal (26 L) • 100 lbs for most Honey and 50 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 15" diameter x 10" depth

Price: $1,675.00
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PRIMO 14 Heated Holding & Dispensing Tank | 14 Gallon PRIMO 14 Heated Holding & Dispensing Tank

Capacity: 14 gal (53 L)
Process: Heat • Hold • Store • Dispense
Heating: PRIMO Waterless Digital Temperature Control
Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
Applications: Honey, syrups, oils, cosmetics, soap ingredients & compatible heated materials

Price: $1,995.00
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PRIMO 15 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank – 15 Gal (57 L) approximate capacity / 200 lbs for most Honey and 100 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 15 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

Capacity: 15 Gal (57 L) • 200 lbs for most Honey and 100 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 15" diameter x 20" depth

Price: $2,050.00
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PRIMO 10 Gal Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank – 11 Gal (41 L) approximate capacity / 150 lbs for most Honey and 75 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 10 Gal Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank

Capacity: 11 Gal (41 L) • 150 lbs for most Honey and 75 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 15" diameter x 15" depth

Price: $2,170.00
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primo-25-heated-holding-dispensing-tank PRIMO 25 Heated Holding & Dispensing Tank

Capacity: 25 Gal (95 L)
Process: Heat • Hold • Store • Dispense
Heating: PRIMO Waterless Digital Temperature Control
Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
Applications: Honey, syrups, oils, cosmetics, soap ingredients & compatible heated materials

Price: $2,195.00
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PRIMO 25 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank– 26 Gal (98 L) approximate capacity / 300 lbs for most Honey and 150 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 25 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

Capacity: 26 gal (98 L) • 300 lbs for most Honey and 150 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 18" diameter x 24" depth

Price: $2,275.00
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PRIMO 25 Gal Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank– 26 Gal (98 L) approximate capacity / 300 lbs for most Honey and 150 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 25 Gal Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank

Capacity: 26 gal (98 L) • 300 lbs for most Honey and 150 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 18" diameter x 24" depth

Price: $2,570.00
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PRIMO 35 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank – 33 Gal (125 L) approximate capacity / 500 lbs for most Honey and 250 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 35 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

Capacity: 33 gal 125 (L) • 500 lbs for most Honey and 250 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 18" diameter x 30" depth

Price: $2,795.00
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PRIMO 35 Gal Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank – 33 Gal (125 L) approximate capacity / 500 lbs for most Honey and 250 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 35 Gal Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank

Capacity: 33 gal 125 (L) • 500 lbs for most Honey and 250 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 18" diameter x 30" depth

Price: $3,090.00
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PRIMO 50 Heated Holding & Dispensing Tank | 50 Gallon PRIMO 50 Heated Holding & Dispensing Tank

Capacity: 50 Gal (189L)
Process: Heat • Hold • Store • Dispense
Heating: PRIMO Waterless Digital Temperature Control
Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
Applications: Honey, syrups, oils, cosmetics, soap ingredients & compatible heated materials

Price: $3,195.00
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PRIMO 50 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank– 49 Gal (185 L) approximate capacity / 700 lbs for most Honey and 350 lbs for Beeswax PRIMO 50 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

Capacity: 49 Gal (185 L) • 700 lbs for most Honey and 350 lbs for Beeswax
Inner Dimensions: 22" diameter x 30" depth

Price: $3,495.00
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