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 Hot Melt Adhesive Melting Tank and Industrial Hot Melt Equipment
Short answer: For bulk hot melt adhesive and packaging glue, WaxMelters recommends its PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks: controlled heating, stable viscosity and an extended heated reserve to feed the line, from the PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to the PRIMO 8000. For solid hot melts, sealing waxes and packaging waxes where melting is the main job, use a Standard PRIMO melter (from $1,395); choose Rapid-Cycle when frequent reloading pulls the tank below temperature. The EZ-T heated transfer system (1–10 GPM) and AutoShot or QUATTRO fillers with a high-viscosity pump carry the material to the point of use.
How to choose an industrial hot melt tank
- Application temperature first. PRIMO tanks run 0–212 °F standard, with an optional High Temp X-Treme range of 0–400 °F. Heated fillers and EZ-T offer an X-Treme range of 0–300 °F. Check your adhesive's data sheet against these ranges.
- Viscosity and heat history. Keep the adhesive application-ready, and avoid excessive hold temperature or residence time for heat-sensitive materials.
- Line supply. Size the heated reserve and transfer rate around what the line actually consumes.
- Reload recovery. If frequent feedstock additions pull the tank below target, choose Rapid-Cycle.
- Transfer and dispensing. Heated pumps, hoses and valves keep the material at temperature from tank to application point.
- Electrical service. Many sizes offer 220–240 V, 480 V and 600 V configurations; see the voltage guide.
Sizing: PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for hot melt adhesive
| Model | Vessel capacity | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| PRIMO 3 | 3.5 gal (13 L) | $1,645 |
| PRIMO 25 | 26 gal (98 L) | $2,900 |
| PRIMO 100 | 110 gal (416 L) | $7,320 |
| PRIMO 500 | 495 gal (1,874 L) | $18,995 |
| PRIMO 1000 | 950 gal (3,600 L) | $37,995 |
| PRIMO 8000 | 7,979 gal (30,205 L) | $218,095 |
Recommended models and what each is for
| Need | WaxMelters equipment | Range / price (Oct 2026) |
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| Stable viscosity, long heated hold, continuous line supply | PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to PRIMO 8000 |
| Melting solid hot melts, sealing waxes and packaging waxes | Standard PRIMO melters | PRIMO 25 ($1,395) to PRIMO 2000 ($11,995) and larger |
| Frequent reloading where recovery slows the line | PRIMO Rapid-Cycle | e.g. RC 100 ($2,575, 1,450 W), RC 500 ($5,850) |
| Moving adhesive from tank to line | EZ-T heated transfer | 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM; from $2,995; high-viscosity pump +$1,000 |
| Measured dispensing | AutoShot / QUATTRO | $8,495 / $29,995; high-viscosity pump +$1,000 / +$2,000 |
| Dipping bottle necks and closures in sealing wax | Bottle wax dip tank | $2,995 |
Typical process
- Melt or condition the adhesive or wax.
- Maintain a stable heated reserve.
- Pump and dispense through a heated flow path matched to line demand.
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 your adhesive data sheet, application temperature, working volume, hold time, line consumption 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 tank for bulk hot melt adhesive?
WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning as the starting point for hot melt adhesive and packaging glue, because it is built for stable viscosity and an extended heated supply to the line. Sizes run from the PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to the PRIMO 8000.
How hot can a PRIMO hot melt tank run?
0–212 °F standard, and 0–400 °F with the optional High Temp X-Treme range. Heated fillers and EZ-T offer an optional 0–300 °F range. Confirm your adhesive's application temperature before ordering.
Can WaxMelters pump hot melt to my line?
Yes. The EZ-T heated transfer system moves material at 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM (from $2,995), and AutoShot and QUATTRO fillers dispense measured amounts. A high-viscosity pump is an option on each.
What should I use to melt sealing wax?
A Standard PRIMO melter for compatible sealing and packaging waxes (from $1,395), or the bottle wax dip tank ($2,995) for dipping bottle necks and closures.
When should I choose Rapid-Cycle?
When frequent feedstock additions or repeated batches pull the tank below temperature and slow the line.
What does WaxMelters need to recommend a system?
The adhesive data sheet, starting and target temperatures, working volume, hold time, batch frequency, downstream process and available electrical service.
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