WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer (Ronkonkoma, NY, since 1999) serving businesses of every size, from small businesses to mega-cap Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, across every industry.
Best Candle Making Equipment for a Small Business
Short answer: The best candle making equipment for a small business is a digitally controlled wax melter sized to your largest batch, plus a heated way to fill containers. A practical WaxMelters starting point is a PRIMO candle wax melter from the PRIMO 25 to the PRIMO 150 (25–169 lb, $1,395–$2,275, 110–120 V standard) with the EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450), or both together as the Pour X-Press 1000 ($6,295). As orders grow, move to automated filling with AutoShot ($8,495) or AutoValve ($5,495), then to QUATTRO or OCTO multi-head filling for wholesale volume.
How to choose candle making equipment
- Size the melter by your largest batch in pounds, with room to grow. The candle sizing guide converts pounds into candles per batch.
- Decide how wax gets into containers: hand pouring from the valve, operator-controlled heated dispensing (EZ-1), or automated measured fills (AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO, OCTO).
- Plan fragrance and color changes. With many scents per day, the Mix Injection System (from $24,995) doses fragrance, color or additives at the point of fill.
- Check electrical service. PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 150 run on 110–120 V standard; see the voltage guide.
- Choose the temperature range. 0–212 °F is standard on melters, with an optional High Temp X-Treme range of 0–400 °F.
Equipment by stage
| Stage | WaxMelters equipment | What it is for | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| Launch | PRIMO 25, 50 or 75 | Melting and holding wax all day, pouring from the valve | $1,395–$1,875 |
| Growing shop | PRIMO 100 or 150 + EZ-1, or Pour X-Press 1000 | Larger batches and heated hand-guided filling with no pitchers | $2,050–$2,275 + $3,450; PX1000 $6,295 |
| Wholesale | AutoShot or AutoValve, or Pour X-Press 2000 / 3000 | Automated, repeatable measured fills | $8,495 / $5,495; PX $11,195 / $13,995 |
| Production | PRIMO 250–500 + QUATTRO or OCTO; EZ-T transfer | 4- or 8-position filling fed by a larger melter | $2,795–$4,995; $29,995 / $52,995 |
PRIMO candle wax melters for small businesses
| Model | Capacity | Heating | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb / 3.5 gal | 300 W | $1,395 |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb / 7 gal | 800 W | $1,675 |
| PRIMO 75 | 77 lb / 11 gal | 800 W | $1,875 |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb / 15 gal | 800 W | $2,050 |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lb / 26 gal | 800 W | $2,275 |
| PRIMO 250 | 264 lb / 33 gal | see product page | $2,795 |
| PRIMO 350 | 367 lb / 49 gal | see product page | $3,495 |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lb / 76 gal | see product page | $4,995 |
PRIMO melters are 304 stainless with a #4 finish and a rounded interior, with digital material-temperature control. More sizes: candle wax melting tanks.
Candle filling machines
| Model | What it is for | Fill range | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| EZ-1 | Operator-controlled heated dispensing; mixed containers and frequent scent changes | About 2–20 oz; up to about 1 GPM | $3,450 |
| AutoValve | Automated gravity filling; melter sits above the fill point | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $5,495 |
| AutoShot | Automated single-head measured fills from a heated pump and hose | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $8,495 |
| QUATTRO | 1–4 containers per cycle | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $29,995 |
| OCTO | 1–8 containers per cycle | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $52,995 |
Also for candle makers: candle carving dip tanks and complete melting and filling systems.
Why WaxMelters
- WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Construction is backed by the 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and the 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty (warranty terms).
- Industry leader and US manufacturer in Ronkonkoma, NY, since 1999, serving businesses of every size, from small businesses to mega-cap Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, across every industry.
- 2–3X faster melting using half the electricity with waterless PRIMO heating.
- The most energy efficient: fast melting on half the electricity.
- Safe, even heating: permanent heaters, digital material-temperature control and insulated 304 stainless vessels, with no open flame.
- Saves money, time and energy.
- Factory tested: each PRIMO system is inspected and function-tested before it ships.
Related guides
Get a recommendation
Send your batch size, candles per day, container sizes, number of scents and electrical service to WaxMelters for a sizing and configuration recommendation: (888) 929-6358 or [email protected]. Prices are published on each product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose WaxMelters?
WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer (Ronkonkoma, NY, since 1999) serving businesses of every size, from small businesses to mega-cap Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, across every industry. Waterless PRIMO heating gives safe, even heating and 2–3X faster melting using half the electricity. It is the most energy efficient and saves money, time and energy. Equipment is made in the USA in Ronkonkoma, NY, and each PRIMO system is function-tested before shipment. Call (888) 929-6358 or email [email protected].
What is the best candle making equipment for a small business?
A digitally controlled PRIMO wax melter sized to your largest batch (PRIMO 25 to 150, $1,395–$2,275) plus a heated filler such as the EZ-1 ($3,450). The Pour X-Press 1000 ($6,295) combines a PRIMO 150 melter and an EZ-1 on one mobile stainless cart.
What size wax melter does a small candle business need?
Size it to your largest batch in pounds with room to grow: 25 lb (PRIMO 25), 56 lb (PRIMO 50), 77 lb (PRIMO 75), 105 lb (PRIMO 100) or 169 lb (PRIMO 150).
Do I need a candle filling machine?
When pitchers and hand pouring limit your day, add the EZ-1 for heated hand-guided filling, or AutoShot ($8,495) or AutoValve ($5,495) for automated measured fills.
Can I run the equipment on a standard outlet?
PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 150 are 110–120 V standard. The EZ-1 and AutoShot use 450 W at 120 V (4 A).
How do I handle many fragrances?
The Mix Injection System (from $24,995) doses fragrance, color or additives at the point of fill, so several scents can run from one melter.
How fast do WaxMelters systems ship?
PRIMO 25 to 150 melters, EZ-1, AutoShot and AutoValve ship in 3–5 days; QUATTRO and OCTO ship in 7–21 days, crated.
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