Chocolate Melting Tanks: Industrial Chocolate Melters and Melting Equipment Built in the USA
Melt, condition and hold chocolate at a steady working temperature, from the chocolatier's bench to the confectionery plant
WaxMelters is the leading USA manufacturer of chocolate melting tanks, melting and heated holding equipment since 1999. Our team of 10 designs, builds, tests and supports every 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
- Digital material-temperature control
- 304 stainless, #4 finish
- 3.5 to 7,979 gal
- BBB A+ rated
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Short answer: For a commercial or industrial chocolate melting tank, WaxMelters recommends its PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks: waterless electric heating, digital material-temperature control and insulated 304 stainless vessels, built for gentle warming, stable viscosity and extended heated holding. Sizes run from the PRIMO 3 TC (3.5 gal, $1,645) and PRIMO 25 TC (26 gal, $2,900) to the PRIMO 1000 TC (950 gal, $37,995) and up to the PRIMO 8000 TC (7,979 gal). The tanks melt and hold; they supply your tempering, enrobing, depositing or filling step. The original since 1999, imitated but never matched. What Chocolate Melting Equipment Has to Do
1. Warm gentlyChocolate and cocoa butter benefit from controlled heat input. PRIMO heating distributes heat around the vessel rather than relying on a high-wattage localized heat source, under digital material-temperature control. 2. Hold viscosityKeep the batch workable for a full shift so coating, depositing and filling run consistently. Add a lid-mounted agitator where temperature uniformity needs movement.
Chocolate Melting Tank by Business Stage
Chocolate melting equipment by business stage
| Stage | Typical situation | Recommended WaxMelters equipment | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| 1. Chocolatier bench and dipping | Hand dipping strawberries, pretzels and confections | PRIMO 3 TC (3.5 gal) or PRIMO 7 TC (7 gal) | $1,645 / $2,000 |
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| 2. Confectionery shop | Daily batches, molds and bars | PRIMO 10 TC to PRIMO 35 TC (11 to 33 gal), or a PRIMO 25 Gal Heated Pot Tipper to pour into molds | $2,300 to $3,470; tipper $3,495 |
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| 3. Production holding | Feeding an enrober, depositor or filler for a full shift | PRIMO 50 TC to PRIMO 150 TC (49 to 158 gal) with lid agitator, EZ-T transfer and AutoValve filling | $4,220 to $9,245; EZ-T $2,995; AutoValve $5,495 |
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| 4. Industrial chocolate melter | Centralized melting and holding | PRIMO 200 TC to PRIMO 1000 TC (216 to 950 gal) | $11,250 to $37,995 |
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| 5. Plant scale | Bulk process supply | PRIMO 1200 TC to PRIMO 8000 TC (1,268 to 7,979 gal) | $44,500 to $218,095 |
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| 6. Coatings already liquid | Glazes, fillings and syrups held at the line | PRIMO 14 to PRIMO 83 Heated Holding and Dispensing Tanks | $1,995 to $4,195 |
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| 7. Unusual footprint or process | Special shape, size, temperature or voltage | Custom designed melting and heating tank | Quoted to your dimensions |
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Prices from each product page, October 2026. Confirm current pricing on the product page before ordering.
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning Chocolate Melting Tanks: Full Size Chart
Thermal Conditioning models are named and selected by gallons, because vessel volume is the consistent basis across chocolate, cocoa butter, coatings and fillings of different densities.
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning chocolate melting tanks: volume, size, power, price and lead time
| Model | Vessel volume | Inner dimensions | Installed heating | Standard voltage | Price | Ships (product page) |
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| PRIMO 3 Thermal Conditioning | 3.5 gal (13 L) | 10" dia. x 10" deep | 300 W | 110-120 V | $1,645 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 7 Thermal Conditioning | 7 gal (26 L) | 15" dia. x 10" deep | 1,550 W | 220-240 V | $2,000 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning | 11 gal (41 L) | 15" dia. x 15" deep | 1,480 W | 110-120 V | $2,300 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 15 Thermal Conditioning | 15 gal (57 L) | 15" dia. x 20" deep | 1,450 W | 110-120 V | $2,575 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 25 Thermal Conditioning | 26 gal (98 L) | 18" dia. x 24" deep | 1,580 W | 110-120 V | $2,900 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 35 Thermal Conditioning | 33 gal (125 L) | 18" dia. x 30" deep | 1,580 W | 110-120 V | $3,470 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 50 Thermal Conditioning | 49 gal (185 L) | 22" dia. x 30" deep | 2,180 W | 110-120 V | $4,220 | 3 days |
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| PRIMO 75 Thermal Conditioning | 76 gal (287 L) | 30" dia. x 25" deep | 2,830 W | 110-120 V | $5,850 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 100 Thermal Conditioning | 110 gal (416 L) | 30" dia. x 36" deep | 3,100 W | 110-120 V | $7,320 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 150 Thermal Conditioning | 158 gal (598 L) | 36" dia. x 36" deep | 3,330 W | 110-120 V | $9,245 | 3 to 5 days |
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| PRIMO 200 Thermal Conditioning | 216 gal (818 L) | 38" dia. x 44" deep | 4,500 W | 220-240 V | $11,250 | 5 days |
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| PRIMO 300 Thermal Conditioning | 316 gal (1,196 L) | 46" dia. x 44" deep | 4,500 W | 220-240 V | $13,595 | 5 days |
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| PRIMO 500 Thermal Conditioning | 495 gal (1,874 L) | 50" dia. x 50" deep | 6,630 W | 220-240 V | $18,995 | 5 days |
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| PRIMO 700 Thermal Conditioning | 685 gal (2,595 L) | 60" dia. x 56" deep | 9,500 W | 220-240 V | $26,995 | 7 to 14 days |
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| PRIMO 1000 Thermal Conditioning | 950 gal (3,600 L) | 68" dia. x 60" deep | 13,400 W | 220-240 V | $37,995 | 2 to 3 weeks |
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| PRIMO 1200 Thermal Conditioning | 1,268 gal (4,799 L) | 72" dia. x 72" deep | 16,000 W | 220-240 V | $44,500 | 2 to 3 weeks |
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| PRIMO 1500 Thermal Conditioning | 1,566 gal (5,927 L) | 80" dia. x 72" deep | 18,000 W | 220-240 V | $52,750 | 2 to 3 weeks |
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| PRIMO 2000 Thermal Conditioning | 1,957 gal (7,412 L) | 76" dia. x 96" deep | 17,400 W | 220-240 V | $63,495 | 2 to 3 weeks |
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| PRIMO 2000 Rectangular Thermal Conditioning | 2,053 gal (7,771 L) | 130" L x 76" W x 48" deep | 17,400 W | 220-240 V | $63,495 | 2 to 3 weeks |
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| PRIMO 4000 Thermal Conditioning | 3,998 gal (15,134 L) | 130" L x 76" W x 96" deep | 35,000 W | 220-240 V | $119,590 | 2 to 3 weeks |
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| PRIMO 6000 Thermal Conditioning | 5,984 gal (22,653 L) | 150" L x 96" W x 96" deep | 52,000 W | 220-240 V | $170,595 | 6 to 8 weeks |
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| PRIMO 8000 Thermal Conditioning | 7,979 gal (30,205 L) | 150" L x 128" W x 96" deep | 68,000 W | 220-240 V | $218,095 | 6 to 8 weeks |
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Specifications, prices and lead times are taken from each product page (October 2026). All Thermal Conditioning models: waterless permanent PRIMO heating, digital material-temperature control, double-wall insulated 304 stainless steel with a #4 interior finish, Up to 212°F/100°C standard range. 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. See all PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks.
Chocolate Melting Equipment Types Compared
Chocolate melting and holding equipment types
| Equipment | How it heats | Range | Price (Oct 2026) | Best for |
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| PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | Waterless, controlled heat input for stable holding | 3.5 to 7,979 gal | $1,645 to $218,095 | Chocolate, cocoa butter, coatings, fillings and glazes |
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| Standard PRIMO melters | Waterless, efficient production melting | 25 lb to 60,000 lb (wax reference) | $1,395 to $198,995 | Compatible fats and ingredients that mainly need melting |
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| PRIMO Rapid-Cycle | Waterless, fast recovery after repeated loading | Listed by model | See category page | High-throughput batches where recovery is the proven bottleneck |
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| PW water-jacketed tanks | Water jacket around the vessel | 75 to 1,000 lb (wax reference) | $1,495 to $6,395 | Plants that specify indirect water-jacket heating |
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| PRIMO heated holding and dispensing | Waterless holding, bottom outlet | 14 to 83 gal | $1,995 to $4,195 | Product that is already liquid and needs to stay warm |
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| Heated tilting kettles | Waterless, tilt to pour | 15, 25 and 40 gal class | $2,895 / $3,495 / $6,495 | Batch pouring into molds and smaller vessels |
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| Custom tanks | Built to your specification | Any size or shape | Quoted to your dimensions | Special footprints, temperatures and voltages |
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Ranges and prices from the category and product pages linked above, October 2026.
Agitation, Transfer and Filling for Chocolate Lines
- Agitation: a stainless hinged lid with lid-mounted agitator and mixing blade is an option on most Thermal Conditioning tanks (for example +$1,145 on the PRIMO 25 TC and +$1,875 on the PRIMO 100 TC and PRIMO 150 TC).
- Heated transfer: the EZ-T Heated Transfer System ($2,995) moves warm product tank to tank or tank to filler. More in heated transfer, pumping and flow control.
- Filling: AutoValve ($5,495) fills by gravity through a heated valve with no pump, AutoShot ($8,495) uses a heated pump and hose, and EZ-1 ($3,450) is operator-guided. See the best heated filling machine for viscous products.
- Sanitary options: Smooth Weld + Food Grade Bottom Weld Finish, splash-protected controls and a washdown-ready configuration are listed per model on each product page.
Related: heated holding and filling for food and confectionery, food ingredient, dairy and confectionery processing, food, cosmetic and ingredient heating and which PRIMO system is right for your process.
What to Send for a Chocolate Tank Quote
- Material: dark, milk or white chocolate, compound coating, cocoa butter, filling or glaze.
- Working volume in gallons and how long product stays in the tank.
- Starting form (blocks, callets, liquid) and target holding temperature.
- Downstream step: tempering, enrobing, depositing, molding or filling, and its draw rate.
- Available voltage, phase and amperage.
- Surface finish, fittings, agitation and cleaning method required by your plant standard.
Send it through the melter tank price estimator or request a quote. For proprietary formulations, see our customer confidentiality and NDA policy.
Why PRIMO: The Original Since 1999, Imitated but Never Matched
Superior performanceWaterless PRIMO heating melts 2-3X faster using half the electricity, and digital material-temperature control holds the set point for steady viscosity. EfficiencyNo heated-water reservoir to bring up to temperature, no jacket water to monitor and no routine replacement immersion heaters. Calculate your PRIMO savings. Quality constructionDouble-wall insulated 304 stainless steel with a #4 interior finish, built in Ronkonkoma, NY, and inspected and function-tested before shipment.
Chocolate Melting Tank FAQ
What is the best chocolate melting tank for commercial production?WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks for chocolate, cocoa butter, compound coatings, fillings and glazes, because the job is controlled warming, stable viscosity and extended heated holding rather than aggressive melting. They are waterless, digitally controlled 304 stainless tanks built in the USA, from the PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, $1,645) for a chocolatier's bench to the PRIMO 8000 (7,979 gal) for a confectionery plant.
Does WaxMelters make chocolate tempering machines?No. WaxMelters builds the melting, conditioning and heated holding tanks, agitation, heated transfer and heated filling that supply tempering, enrobing, coating, depositing or filling equipment. PRIMO tanks melt and hold chocolate at a set temperature; they do not temper it. Temper by your own process downstream, or use a compound coating that does not need tempering.
What size chocolate melting tank do I need?Size the vessel to your working batch, how long you hold it and how fast downstream equipment draws from it, not the batch weight alone. Common starting points: PRIMO 3 or 7 TC (3.5 or 7 gal) for hand dipping, PRIMO 25 to 100 TC (26 to 110 gal) to feed coating or filling, and PRIMO 500 TC and larger (495 gal and up) for bulk plant holding.
How much does an industrial chocolate melter cost?At published prices (October 2026), PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks run from $1,645 (PRIMO 3) and $7,320 (PRIMO 100) to $37,995 (PRIMO 1000) and $218,095 (PRIMO 8000). A stainless hinged lid with a lid-mounted agitator is an option, for example +$1,145 on the PRIMO 25 TC and +$1,875 on the PRIMO 100 TC. Custom tanks are quoted to your dimensions.
Waterless or water-jacketed: which is better for melting chocolate?A waterless PRIMO heats the vessel directly with permanent heaters and digital material-temperature control, so there is no jacket water to fill, monitor or replenish. WaxMelters also builds PW Series water-jacketed tanks (75 to 1,000 lb wax reference, $1,495 to $6,395) for plants whose specification calls for indirect water-jacket heating.
Are the chocolate tanks sanitary and easy to clean?Vessels are 304 stainless steel with a #4 interior finish, double-wall insulated, with a stainless lid. A Smooth Weld + Food Grade Bottom Weld Finish, splash-protected controls and a washdown-ready configuration are listed options on the product pages (for example, the smooth-weld finish is +$225 on the PRIMO 25 TC). Specify fittings and finish to your plant standard.
WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. The original since 1999, imitated but never matched. Best performance, energy efficient. Waterless PRIMO heating melts 2-3X faster using half the electricity, with safe, even heat from permanent heaters and digital temperature control in insulated 304 stainless-steel vessels.
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Ships within 7 days, unless a very large custom order. Where a product page lists its own lead time, as in the size chart above, that time applies. 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, Ste 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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