Commercial Candle Making Equipment: Wax Melters, Filling Machines and Complete Systems
Everything from your first wax melter to a multi-head production line
WaxMelters is the leading USA manufacturer of candle making equipment since 1999. Our team of 10 designs, builds, tests and supports every PRIMO and PW system at our factory in Ronkonkoma, New York, and ships worldwide. WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction.
- USA manufacturer since 1999
- Ronkonkoma, NY
- Waterless PRIMO heating
- 2-3X faster melting, half the electricity
- Up to 212°F/100°C standard
- BBB A+ rated
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The Three Jobs of Commercial Candle Making Equipment
1. Melt and hold waxPRIMO candle wax melters melt soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax and blends Up to 212°F/100°C, usually a full load in about 45 minutes to an hour, then hold at pour temperature. 2. Move wax without pitchersHeated transfer systems move molten wax from tank to tank or tank to filler through a heated pump, hose and valve. 3. Fill containers consistentlyHeated filling systems from a hand-guided dispenser to 8-head automated filling keep the flow path hot so wax never stalls at the nozzle.
Candle Making Equipment by Business Stage
Candle making equipment by business stage| Stage | Typical situation | Recommended WaxMelters equipment | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| 1. Kitchen to first wholesale | Pouring by pitcher, small batches | PRIMO 25 (25 lb) or PRIMO 50 (56 lb) | $1,395 / $1,675 |
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| 2. Growing shop | Batches of 50 to 150 lb, a few staff pouring | PRIMO 100 or PRIMO 150 plus EZ-1 heated dispenser | $2,050 to $2,275, plus $3,450 |
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| 3. All-in-one melt and fill | One mobile system for melting and filling | Pour X-Press 1000 (semi-automatic) or Pour X-Press 2000 (automated) | $6,295 / $11,195 |
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| 4. Repeatable automated filling | Standard SKUs, long runs | AutoShot single head or AutoValve gravity valve | $8,495 / $5,495 |
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| 5. Multi-head production | Wholesale and private label volume | QUATTRO (4 heads) or OCTO (8 heads) | $29,995 / $52,995 |
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| 6. Many scents per day | Frequent fragrance and color changes | Mix Injection System, 1 to 10 dosing lines | from $24,995 |
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| 7. Factory scale | 500 lb to plant-scale melting | PRIMO 500 to PRIMO 2000, listed models to the PRIMO 60000 | $4,995 to $11,995 (PRIMO 60000: $198,995) |
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Prices from each product page, October 2026. Confirm current pricing on the product page before ordering.
Candle Wax Melter Sizes: PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 1000
All of these candle wax melters run on standard 110-120 V. Choose the melter whose capacity covers your largest batch, then size up if you expect growth, since a PRIMO can start a batch at about one-third of rated capacity.
PRIMO candle wax melter capacity, size, power and price
| Model | Wax capacity | Vessel volume | Inner dimensions | Heating power | Price |
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| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb (11 kg) | 3.5 gal (13 L) | 10" dia. x 10" deep | 300 W | $1,395 |
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| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb (25 kg) | 7 gal (26 L) | 15" dia. x 10" deep | 800 W | $1,675 |
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| PRIMO 75 | 77 lb (35 kg) | 11 gal (41 L) | 15" dia. x 15" deep | 800 W | $1,875 |
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| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb (47 kg) | 15 gal (57 L) | 15" dia. x 20" deep | 800 W | $2,050 |
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| PRIMO 150 | 169 lb (76 kg) | 26 gal (98 L) | 18" dia. x 24" deep | 800 W | $2,275 |
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| PRIMO 250 | 264 lb (120 kg) | 33 gal (125 L) | 18" dia. x 30" deep | 900 W | $2,795 |
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| PRIMO 350 | 367 lb (166 kg) | 49 gal (185 L) | 22" dia. x 30" deep | 1,200 W | $3,495 |
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| PRIMO 500 | 532 lb (241 kg) | 76 gal (287 L) | 30" dia. x 25" deep | 1,500 W | $4,995 |
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| PRIMO 750 | 770 lb (349 kg) | 110 gal (416 L) | 30" dia. x 36" deep | 1,800 W | $6,395 |
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| PRIMO 1000 | 1,226 lb (556 kg) | 158 gal (598 L) | 36" dia. x 36" deep | 1,800 W | $7,995 |
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Specifications and prices are taken from each product page (October 2026). All PRIMO models: waterless heating, digital material-temperature control, 304 stainless steel, Up to 212°F/100°C standard temperature range. Capacity varies with wax density, loading practice and safe operating headspace. Electrical options listed on product pages include 110-120 V, 220-240 V, 480 V and 600 V. Always confirm current specifications on the product page.
Convert candles per batch to pounds of wax with the candle wax melter sizing guide, or compare every size on the wax melters page.
Filling, Transfer and Complete Melt-and-Fill Systems
Candle filling, transfer and melt-and-fill systems| System | How it works | Price |
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| EZ-1 | Operator-guided heated hose and nozzle, up to about 1 GPM | $3,450 |
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| AutoValve | Gravity-fed automated valve under the melter, no pump; 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $5,495 |
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| AutoShot | Automated single head with heated pump, hose and head | $8,495 |
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| QUATTRO | 1 to 4 containers per cycle, individual controls | $29,995 |
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| OCTO | 1 to 8 containers per cycle | $52,995 |
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| Pour X-Press 1000 | PRIMO melter plus semi-automatic heated dispensing on one cart | $6,295 |
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| Pour X-Press 2000 | PRIMO melter plus automated heated filling on one cart | $11,195 |
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| Pour X-Press 3000 | Enclosed PRIMO melter, heated hose and AutoShot head on one cart | $13,995 |
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| EZ-T Heated Transfer | Heated pump, hose and valve, 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM configurations | $2,995 |
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Candle Making Equipment FAQ
What candle making equipment do I need to start a candle business?At minimum: a temperature-controlled wax melter sized to your largest batch, a way to fill containers (pitcher, heated dispenser or automated filler), wick-setting tools and a curing area. Our smallest commercial melter is the PRIMO 25 (25 lb, 300 W, 110-120 V, $1,395).
What is the best candle making equipment for a small business?For most growing candle businesses, start with a PRIMO wax melter and add the EZ-1 semi-automatic heated dispenser ($3,450), or buy both together as the Pour X-Press 1000 ($6,295 with a PRIMO 150).
How do I go from hand pouring to automated candle filling?Move from pitchers to a heated dispenser (EZ-1), then to an automated single head (AutoShot or AutoValve), then to multi-head filling (QUATTRO with 4 heads or OCTO with 8). Each step reuses your PRIMO melter.
Can I run several fragrances a day without cleaning the melter?Yes, with the Mix Injection System (from $24,995). It injects fragrance or color after the melter, at the point of fill, so the main tank stays clean between scents.
Do you sell wick centering machines or cooling conveyors?No. We focus on melting, heated transfer, mixing and filling. QUATTRO and OCTO accept an optional photoelectric sensor ($2,995) so they can work with a conveyor you source separately.
How fast does WaxMelters candle making equipment ship?Ships within 7 days, unless a very large custom order. Every product page lists its current price and options, so you can configure and order online.
WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Best performance, energy efficient. Waterless PRIMO heating melts 2-3X faster using half the electricity, with safe, even heat from digital temperature control.
We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. View our BBB profile.
Ships within 7 days, unless a very large custom order. Standard coverage includes the 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and the 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty, with optional Factory Protection Plans. See warranty terms.
WaxMelters (Melting and Filling Equipment Inc.), 2221 5th Ave, Unit 3, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Call (888) 929-6358 or email [email protected], Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
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