WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, built in Ronkonkoma, New York, for businesses of every size and every industry.
Best Hair Wax and Pomade Melting and Filling Equipment
Short answer: Pomade and hair wax brands need a tank that melts waxes, oils and butters evenly, holds the finished blend at a fillable viscosity, and a heated filler with a high-viscosity pump for jars and tins. WaxMelters recommends a Standard PRIMO 50 ($1,675) or PRIMO 150 ($2,275) to melt the wax phase and PRIMO Thermal Conditioning (from the PRIMO 3 TC, $1,645) to hold the finished blend. Fill with the AutoShot ($8,495) plus the high-viscosity pump option (+$1,000), the EZ-1 ($3,450) for hand-guided fills, and QUATTRO or OCTO for 4 or 8 jars per cycle.
How to choose pomade and hair wax equipment
- Separate melting from holding. Standard PRIMO melts waxes and butters; PRIMO Thermal Conditioning holds the finished formula at a stable temperature and viscosity before filling.
- Plan for thick product. EZ-1 and AutoShot offer a high-viscosity pump (+$1,000) and a variable-speed pump (+$695); QUATTRO (+$2,000) and OCTO (+$4,000) also offer a high-viscosity pump. Final specifications depend on your product, so send its details to WaxMelters to confirm the configuration.
- Match the jar. AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO and OCTO come in 1/8–20, 4–45 and 20–128 oz ranges. The EZ-1 suits about 2–20 oz containers.
- Choose automation by volume. EZ-1 for short runs and frequent changes; AutoShot for repeatable fills; QUATTRO or OCTO when you can stage 4 or 8 jars at a time.
- Keep the path heated. The pump, hose and dispensing head all stay heated, so the product reaches the jar at a steady temperature.
Recommended tanks
| Standard PRIMO melter | Capacity | Standard heating | Price (Oct 2026) | Typical use |
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| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb / 3.5 gal | 300 W | $1,395 | R&D and samples |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb / 7 gal | 800 W | $1,675 | Small batches |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lb / 26 gal | 800 W | $2,275 | Production melting |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lb / 76 gal | 1,500 W | $4,995 | High-volume melting |
| PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | Vessel capacity | Price (Oct 2026) | Typical use |
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| PRIMO 3 TC | 3.5 gal (13 L) | $1,645 | Small finished batches |
| PRIMO 7 TC | 7 gal (26 L) | $2,000 | Growing brand |
| PRIMO 25 TC | 26 gal (98 L) | $2,900 | Production holding |
| PRIMO 50 TC | 49 gal (185 L) | $4,220 | Feeding a multi-head filler |
| PRIMO 100 TC | 110 gal (416 L) | $7,320 | High-volume holding |
Heated filling for jars and tins
| Filling or transfer system | What it is for | Fill range | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| EZ-1 | Operator-controlled heated dispensing for mixed containers, short runs and frequent product changes | About 2–20 oz; up to about 1 GPM | $3,450 |
| AutoShot | Automated single-head measured shots or repeating cycles from a heated pump and hose | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $8,495 |
| AutoValve | Automated gravity filling through a heated valve; no pump or hose; the tank sits above the fill point | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $5,495 |
| QUATTRO | Automated filling of 1–4 containers per cycle | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $29,995 |
| OCTO | Automated filling of 1–8 containers per cycle for higher-output lines | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $52,995 |
Which PRIMO family fits the process?
WaxMelters builds three waterless PRIMO heating families. For this industry the recommended starting point is PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for the finished blend, with Standard PRIMO for the wax phase. Finished cosmetic formulas need a stable hold before filling.
- Standard PRIMO melters (25 lb to 60,000 lb): efficient melting and production holding of waxes and solid ingredients.
- PRIMO Thermal Conditioning (3.5 to 7,979 gal): controlled heating and extended heated holding when stable temperature and viscosity matter most.
- PRIMO Rapid-Cycle: fast recovery when frequent reloading or repeated batches are the bottleneck.
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: every system is designed, built, tested and supported in Ronkonkoma, New York.
- Fastest melting and heating: waterless PRIMO heating is 2–3X faster using half the electricity.
- The most energy efficient: fast heat-up 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.
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Get a recommendation
Send your formula, viscosity at fill temperature, jar sizes, daily output 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 of melting, heating and filling equipment, built in Ronkonkoma, New York, for businesses of every size and every industry. Waterless PRIMO heating is the fastest melting and heating: safe, even heating that is 2–3X faster using half the electricity. It is the most energy efficient and saves money, time and energy. Each PRIMO system is function-tested before shipment. Call (888) 929-6358 or email [email protected].
What is the best filling machine for pomade?
For automated pomade fills, WaxMelters recommends the AutoShot ($8,495) with the high-viscosity pump option (+$1,000) and a fill range matched to your jars. For production volume, QUATTRO ($29,995) fills 1–4 jars per cycle and OCTO ($52,995) fills 1–8.
What tank should I use to make hair wax?
Melt the wax phase in a Standard PRIMO, such as the PRIMO 50 (56 lb, $1,675) or PRIMO 150 (169 lb, $2,275), and hold the finished blend in a PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank, from the PRIMO 3 TC ($1,645).
Can WaxMelters fillers handle thick pomade?
EZ-1 and AutoShot offer a high-viscosity pump (+$1,000) and a variable-speed pump (+$695); QUATTRO and OCTO offer a high-viscosity pump. Send your product details so WaxMelters can confirm the configuration.
Do I need a separate melter for the filler?
Yes. The fillers connect to a compatible melting or holding tank through a standard 1-inch valve connection. The Pour X-Press 2000 ($11,195) and 3000 ($13,995) combine a PRIMO melter and an AutoShot on one platform.
How do I change products between batches?
Close the ball valve and run the pump until the system is empty. Preheat for the next product, open the valve, run the new product through and discard the first few ounces.
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