WaxMelters designs and manufactures industrial beekeeping hive dipping systems for high-temperature wax treatment, sterilization, and long-term hive preservation. These systems are engineered to operate at 270°F–320°F using controlled electric heating, delivering consistent, repeatable results for commercial beekeeping operations.

Unlike propane-fired units, WaxMelters systems provide precise temperature control, faster heat-up, and safer operation without open flame or overheating.

WaxMelters offers three primary system designs based on how wax is handled during the dipping process:

• Standard Dipping Systems: Custom-built tanks designed for tray size, batch capacity, and general dipping applications

• Trough - Spillway Dipping Systems (Most Popular): Overflow design that returns excess wax back into the tank for continuous operation and minimal material loss
• Reservoir Dipping Systems: Internal lip design that captures foam, debris, and contaminants for removal and reprocessing. Reservoir systems are ideal for operations requiring cleaner wax and improved process control.

Approximately 75% of beekeeping operations choose spillway systems due to their efficiency and ease of use.

Beekeeping hive dipping requires consistent high-temperature immersion for extended periods. WaxMelters systems are engineered around real-world use cases, including multi-box submersion and batch processing.

• Submerging multiple hive boxes simultaneously
• Stacking configurations to maximize capacity
• Operating temperatures of 300°F–320°F
• 10–15 minute immersion cycles
• Continuous batch processing

[ Hive Boxes ]
      ↓
  ┌─────────┐
  │  WAX    │
  │  TANK   │
  └─────────┘

Overflow →→→
  ┌──────────────┐
  │   WAX TANK   │
  │              │
  └──────┬───────┘
         ↓
     Returns

  ┌──────────────┐
  │   WAX TANK   │
  │  ─────────   │ ← Lip
  │  debris ↑    │
  └──────┬───────┘
         ↓
   Drain / Capture

1. Load wax (paraffin / microcrystalline blends)
2. Heat to operating temperature (270°F–320°F)
3. Submerge hive boxes using fixtures or lids
4. Maintain immersion for required dwell time
5. Remove and allow wax to drain back into tank
6. Repeat for continuous production

• Hive sterilization and preservation
• Wax treatment for disease prevention
• Commercial beekeeping operations
• High-temperature paraffin dipping processes
• Batch processing of multiple hive boxes

• 2–3× faster heating using up to 50% less electricity
• Electric heating with digital temperature control
• High-temperature capability up to 320°F
• Even heating with no hot spots or burning
• Double-walled insulated stainless steel construction
• Optional submersion lids and fixtures
• Drain ports for cleaning and maintenance
• Custom-built to your specifications

Provide your hive box dimensions, batch size, and process requirements, and WaxMelters will design a system tailored to your operation.

Call (888) WAX-MELTERS or request a quote to get started.