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.
Heated Melting and Holding Tanks for Fishing Lure and Molding Compounds
Short answer: Lure makers moving past small pots need a stainless tank that heats a full shift of compound evenly, holds it at a steady temperature with gentle mixing, and feeds molds through a heated path. WaxMelters builds PRIMO tanks in an X-Treme high-temperature configuration that runs up to 400 °F (204 °C): the PRIMO 25 ($1,395, X-Treme +$250) for small production, the PRIMO 150 ($2,275) and PRIMO 500 ($4,995, X-Treme +$855) for production, with EZ-MIX agitators and EZ-T heated transfer. Send your compound's data sheet and process temperature so WaxMelters can confirm compatibility and the right configuration.
How to choose a heated tank for lure and molding compounds
- Start with the compound's data sheet. Process temperature and handling requirements decide the configuration; WaxMelters confirms compatibility before you order.
- Match the temperature. Standard PRIMO and Thermal Conditioning tanks run 0–212 °F; an X-Treme high-temperature configuration runs up to 400 °F (204 °C), for example +$250 on the PRIMO 25 and +$1,250 on the PRIMO 1000. Heated fillers run 0–212 °F as standard, with an optional X-Treme range of 0–300 °F.
- Keep it mixed. Add an agitator: EZ-MIX 150 ($1,750, PRIMO 50–100), EZ-MIX 350 ($1,950, PRIMO 250 and 350) or EZ-MIX 500 ($2,195, PRIMO 500).
- One tank per color. Several smaller tanks keep colors ready without cleaning between runs.
- Heat the path to the mold. Heated transfer, hoses and valves keep the compound at temperature from the tank to the point of use.
Recommended PRIMO tanks
| 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 production, one color per tank |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb / 7 gal | 800 W | $1,675 | Small production |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lb / 26 gal | 800 W | $2,275 | Production |
| PRIMO 250 | 264 lb / 33 gal | 900 W | $2,795 | Production |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lb / 76 gal | 1,500 W | $4,995 | High-volume production |
X-Treme (up to 400 °F) is an option on each size, for example +$250 on the PRIMO 25, +$675 on the PRIMO 250 and +$855 on the PRIMO 500.
Heated transfer
| Filling or transfer system | What it is for | Fill range | Price (Oct 2026) |
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| EZ-T | Heated transfer from tank to tank or tank to filler | 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM | $2,995 |
More heated pumps, hoses and valves: heated transfer, pumping and flow control. For custom sizes: custom PRIMO melter or heating tank, any size.
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 compound, its data sheet, process temperature, batch size, colors 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].
Does WaxMelters make heated tanks for lure making?
WaxMelters builds PRIMO stainless tanks with an X-Treme high-temperature configuration up to 400 °F (204 °C), with agitators and heated transfer. Send your compound's data sheet and process temperature so WaxMelters can confirm compatibility and the configuration.
Which size should I start with?
The PRIMO 25 ($1,395) for small production and one color per tank, the PRIMO 150 ($2,275) or PRIMO 500 ($4,995) for production. X-Treme is +$250 on the PRIMO 25 and +$855 on the PRIMO 500.
Can I keep the compound mixed while it heats?
Yes. EZ-MIX agitators fit PRIMO 50–100 (EZ-MIX 150, $1,750), PRIMO 250 and 350 (EZ-MIX 350, $1,950) and PRIMO 500 (EZ-MIX 500, $2,195).
How do I move heated compound to the molds?
Use heated transfer such as the EZ-T ($2,995, 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM), which has an X-Treme option to 300 °F (+$2,000), with heated hoses and valves.
What voltage do the tanks need?
Most PRIMO tanks run on 110–120 V, with 220–240 V, 480 V and 600 V configurations available.
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