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 Chocolate Melting Tank for Chocolatiers and Confectionery Production
Short answer: To melt and hold chocolate, cocoa butter, compound coatings, fillings and glazes at a steady working temperature, WaxMelters recommends its PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks: waterless electric heating, digital temperature control and 304 stainless vessels, built for controlled warming and extended production holding. Sizes run from the PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, $1,645) for chocolatiers to the PRIMO 8000 (7,979 gal) for confectionery plants. The tanks melt and hold; they supply your tempering, coating, depositing or filling equipment.
How to choose a chocolate melting and holding tank
- Controlled heat input. Chocolate and cocoa butter benefit from stable, controlled warming. Thermal Conditioning is the PRIMO heating configuration built for this, with digital temperature control.
- Viscosity and flow. Keep the material workable for coating, depositing, transfer or filling.
- Hold time and draw rate. Size the vessel around production-ready holding time and how fast downstream equipment draws from it.
- Sanitary configuration. Vessels are 304 stainless. An enhanced sanitary / smooth-weld interior, sanitary fittings and application-specific finishes are options; specify them to your food process and plant standard.
- Agitation and transfer. A stainless hinged lid with a lid-mounted agitator is an option on the tanks, and mixing and blending and heated transfer equipment can be added.
- Temperature range and power. 0–212 °F is standard. The PRIMO 3 uses 300 W; check each product page for heating and voltage.
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning sizes
| Model | Vessel capacity | Inner dimensions | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| PRIMO 3 Thermal Conditioning | 3.5 gal (13 L) | 10" dia × 10" | $1,645 |
| PRIMO 7 Thermal Conditioning | 7 gal (26 L) | 15" dia × 10" | $2,000 |
| PRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning | 11 gal (41 L) | 15" dia × 15" | $2,300 |
| PRIMO 15 Thermal Conditioning | 15 gal (57 L) | 15" dia × 20" | $2,575 |
| PRIMO 25 Thermal Conditioning | 26 gal (98 L) | 18" dia × 24" | $2,900 |
| PRIMO 35 Thermal Conditioning | 33 gal (125 L) | 18" dia × 30" | $3,470 |
| PRIMO 50 Thermal Conditioning | 49 gal (185 L) | 22" dia × 30" | $4,220 |
| PRIMO 75 Thermal Conditioning | 76 gal (287 L) | 30" dia × 25" | $5,850 |
| PRIMO 100 Thermal Conditioning | 110 gal (416 L) | 30" dia × 36" | $7,320 |
| PRIMO 150 Thermal Conditioning | 158 gal (598 L) | 36" dia × 36" | $9,245 |
| PRIMO 200 Thermal Conditioning | 216 gal (818 L) | 38" dia × 44" | $11,250 |
| PRIMO 300 Thermal Conditioning | 316 gal (1,196 L) | 46" dia × 44" | $13,595 |
| PRIMO 500 Thermal Conditioning | 495 gal (1,874 L) | 50" dia × 50" | $18,995 |
| PRIMO 1000 Thermal Conditioning | 950 gal (3,600 L) | 68" dia × 60" | $37,995 |
Larger sizes run to the PRIMO 8000 (7,979 gal). All sizes: Thermal Conditioning tanks.
Recommended models and what each is for
| Operation | Starting point | What it is for |
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| Chocolatier, small batches | PRIMO 3 or PRIMO 7 ($1,645 / $2,000) | Melting and holding a working batch at the bench |
| Confectionery shop or growing production | PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 100 ($2,900–$7,320) | Holding coatings and fillings for a shift and feeding downstream equipment |
| Confectionery plant | PRIMO 500, PRIMO 1000 and larger | Bulk melting and holding with agitation and heated transfer |
| Compatible fats and ingredients that mainly need melting | Standard PRIMO melters (from $1,395) | Straightforward melting and batch heating |
Typical workflow
- Condition chocolate or confectionery material to the required process range.
- Hold a stable viscosity during coating, depositing or filling.
- Add sanitary options, agitation and heated transfer to suit the formulation.
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.
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Get a recommendation
Send the material, starting and target temperatures, working volume, hold time, batch frequency, downstream process, surface finish, fittings, cleaning method 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 chocolate melting tank?
For melting and holding chocolate, cocoa butter, coatings and fillings, WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning: waterless electric heating, digital temperature control and 304 stainless, from the PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, $1,645) to the PRIMO 8000.
Does a PRIMO tank temper chocolate?
No. PRIMO tanks melt and hold. They supply tempering, coating, depositing or filling equipment, which WaxMelters does not make.
What size chocolate melting tank do I need?
Size the vessel around your working batch, how long you hold it and how fast downstream equipment draws from it. Sizes include 3.5 gal ($1,645), 7 gal ($2,000), 26 gal ($2,900) and 110 gal ($7,320), up to 7,979 gal.
Are the tanks stainless steel?
Yes, 304 stainless. An enhanced sanitary / smooth-weld interior, sanitary fittings and application-specific finishes are options; specify them to your plant standard.
Can I add a mixer?
Yes. A stainless hinged lid with a lid-mounted agitator and mixing blade is an option on the tanks.
What does WaxMelters need to recommend a tank?
Material, starting and target temperatures, working volume, hold time, batch frequency, downstream process and electrical service, plus the surface finish, fittings and cleaning method your process needs.
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