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 Heated Filling Machine for Lip Balm, Balms, Salves and Cosmetics
Short answer: For lip balm, balms, salves and other cosmetics that are filled hot, choose a filler with a fully heated path from tank to container and a fill range that starts at your smallest container. At WaxMelters that is the AutoShot automated single-head filler ($8,495) in its 3000 configuration, listed for 1/8–20 oz pours, fed by a PRIMO melter or PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank. For a gravity layout, the AutoValve 3000 ($5,495, 1/8–20 oz) fills without a pump. For hand-guided pours into 2–20 oz jars and tins, use the EZ-1 ($3,450). For production volume, QUATTRO fills 1–4 containers per cycle ($29,995) and OCTO fills 1–8 ($52,995).
How to choose a lip balm and cosmetic filler
- Start with your smallest and largest fill. AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO and OCTO come in three ranges: 3000 (1/8–20 oz), 4500 (4–45 oz) and 9000 (20–128 oz). The EZ-1 is recommended for about 2–20 oz containers. Send WaxMelters your exact fill volume and container (tube, tin or jar) so it can confirm the configuration.
- Match the temperature. Fillers run 0–212 °F as standard, with an optional X-Treme range of 0–300 °F.
- Plan for thicker products. 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.
- Choose the level of automation. Operator-controlled (EZ-1) for frequent changes and short runs; automated single-head (AutoShot or AutoValve) for repeatable measured fills; multi-head (QUATTRO or OCTO) when your team can stage containers fast enough for 4 or 8 positions.
- Choose the heated supply. WaxMelters recommends Standard PRIMO for waxes, butters and other solids that mainly need melting, and PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for finished formulas (creams, lotions, emulsions) that must hold a stable temperature and viscosity before filling.
- Check cleaning and materials. The fillers are heated stainless steel and PTFE (Teflon). EZ-1, AutoShot and AutoValve offer an upgrade to a complete 304 food-grade stainless filler, ball valve and fittings (+$1,000 on EZ-1 and AutoShot, +$250 on AutoValve).
Recommended WaxMelters models and what each is for
| Model | What it is for | Fill range | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| AutoShot | Automated single-head filling: measured single shots or repeating cycles from a heated pump and hose; the melter can sit anywhere | 1/8–20 oz (3000), 4–45 oz (4500), 20–128 oz (9000) | $8,495 |
| AutoValve | Automated filling by gravity 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 |
| 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 |
| QUATTRO | Automated filling of 1–4 containers per cycle, with individual control at each position | 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 |
| Pour X-Press 2000 / 3000 | PRIMO melter plus AutoShot on one mobile stainless platform (3000 is fully enclosed) | 1/8–20, 4–45 or 20–128 oz | $11,195 / $13,995 |
Sizing the heated tank that feeds the filler
Size the heated supply around what the filler actually uses in a shift, plus room to grow. The tank, pump, hose and dispensing head all stay heated, so the product reaches the container at a steady temperature.
More sizes: PRIMO wax melting tanks and PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks. Fillers connect to a compatible existing tank through a standard 1-inch valve connection.
Typical cosmetic filling workflow
- Melt raw waxes and butters, or condition the finished formulation.
- Blend or hold at the required process temperature.
- Feed the heated filler at a stable viscosity and fill.
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 product, fill sizes, containers, 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 (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 filling machine for lip balm?
For automated, repeatable lip balm fills, WaxMelters recommends the AutoShot in its 3000 configuration ($8,495), listed for 1/8–20 oz pours, with a heated pump, hose and dispensing head. The AutoValve 3000 ($5,495) fills the same range by gravity when the tank can sit above the fill point.
Can a WaxMelters filler fill lip balm tubes and small tins?
The 3000 configuration of AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO and OCTO is listed for 1/8–20 oz pours. Send WaxMelters your exact fill volume and container so it can confirm the configuration before you order.
Do I need a separate melter?
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.
Which tank should feed the filler?
Standard PRIMO for waxes, butters and other solids that mainly need melting (from the PRIMO 25, $1,395). PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for finished formulas that must stay at a stable temperature and viscosity before filling (from the PRIMO 3, $1,645).
Can the fillers handle thicker balms and salves?
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. Final specifications depend on the product, so send its details to WaxMelters to confirm the configuration.
How do I change products between batches?
Close the ball valve and run the pump until the system is empty. For the next batch, preheat, open the valve, run the new product through and discard the first few ounces. The pump, hose and filling head do not need to come apart.
What power do the fillers need?
AutoShot and EZ-1 use 450 W at 120 V (4 A) or 240 V (2 A); AutoValve uses 100 W. A 220–240 V electronic adapter is a $150 option, and 480 V and 600 V configurations are available.
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