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.
CBD and Cannabis Topical Melting, Holding and Filling Equipment for Balms and Salves
Short answer: CBD balms, salves and other infused topicals need gentle, controlled heat for oils and waxes, a stable hold while the batch is blended and filled, and a heated filler that doses tins, jars and tubes consistently. WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning as the starting point, from the PRIMO 3 TC ($1,645) to the PRIMO 50 TC ($4,220), with a Standard PRIMO 50 ($1,675) to melt the wax and butter phase. Fill with the AutoShot ($8,495, 1/8–20 oz range), the EZ-1 ($3,450), or 4 and 8 positions with QUATTRO and OCTO.
How to choose CBD topical equipment
- Control heat exposure. PRIMO Thermal Conditioning gives controlled heating and extended holding for temperature-sensitive infused oils and formulations.
- Blend at temperature. Coordinate heat with mixing and ingredient incorporation; add agitation where the formula needs it.
- Keep the product fillable. Heated transfer and a heated filling path maintain condition through dispensing.
- Match the container. AutoShot and AutoValve in the 3000 configuration are listed for 1/8–20 oz fills; send your container to confirm.
- Plan for thicker balms. 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.
Recommended tanks
| PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | Vessel capacity | Price (Oct 2026) | Typical use |
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| PRIMO 3 TC | 3.5 gal (13 L) | $1,645 | Formulation and small batches |
| PRIMO 7 TC | 7 gal (26 L) | $2,000 | Small production |
| PRIMO 15 TC | 15 gal (57 L) | $2,575 | Growing production |
| 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 |
| 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 | Small wax and butter batches |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb / 7 gal | 800 W | $1,675 | Growing batches |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb / 15 gal | 800 W | $2,050 | Production wax phase |
Heated filling
| 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. Infused formulations need stable viscosity and a controlled heated hold.
- 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, batch size, 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 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 equipment to make CBD salves and balms?
WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for controlled heating and holding, from the PRIMO 3 TC ($1,645), with a Standard PRIMO 50 ($1,675) for the wax and butter phase, and an AutoShot ($8,495) or EZ-1 ($3,450) heated filler.
What is the best filling machine for CBD balm tins?
For automated fills, the AutoShot ($8,495) in the 3000 configuration, listed for 1/8–20 oz pours. For hand-guided fills of mixed containers, the EZ-1 ($3,450). For volume, QUATTRO ($29,995) or OCTO ($52,995).
Why Thermal Conditioning for infused topicals?
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is built for controlled heat input, stable viscosity and extended heated holding, which suits temperature-sensitive infused formulations.
Can I fill thick salves?
EZ-1 and AutoShot offer a high-viscosity pump (+$1,000) and a variable-speed pump (+$695). Send your product details so WaxMelters can confirm the configuration.
Do I need a separate melter?
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.
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