PRIMO HIGH-THROUGHPUT MELTING SYSTEMS
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle Industrial Melters
Rapid-Recovery Heating for High-Throughput Batch Production
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle systems are engineered for production environments where
material is loaded repeatedly and the time required to return the process
toward operating temperature can limit daily output. Rapid-Cycle combines
PRIMO stainless steel process-vessel construction with the corresponding
PRIMO X-Treme heating configuration and is selected around actual batch load,
recovery target and available electrical service.
01Rapid-Recovery Heating Configuration
02Designed for Repeated Batch Production
03Shorter Compatible Recovery Between Loads
04Application-Configured for Throughput
WHEN RECOVERY TIME CONTROLS PRODUCTION
Built Around the Next Batch, Not Just the First Melt
Vessel capacity alone does not determine production output. In repeated-batch
operations, an equally important question is how quickly the system can absorb
the next material load and return toward the required processing temperature.
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Repeated Material Loading
New material is added throughout the production day instead of melting one batch and simply holding it.
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Recovery Limits Output
Filling, pumping, coating, transfer or another downstream operation is waiting for the material to recover.
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Throughput Has a Target
Production can be defined by pounds per cycle, recovery minutes, batches per shift or required hourly output.
Quick PRIMO Model Sizing
Find Your Current Fit & Growth Fit
Enter the production requirement you run today.
The calculator provides a current-fit starting point
and a larger growth-oriented PRIMO class.
Planning tool only. Final equipment selection should also consider
material behavior, practical headspace, heating or recovery requirements,
available electrical service and downstream production demand.
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RAPID-CYCLE PRODUCTION RHYTHM
Load. Recover. Process. Reload.
Rapid-Cycle is intended for compatible production processes where reducing
the time between successive usable batches can improve equipment utilization
and downstream output.
1. LoadAdd the next production charge.
2. RecoverReturn material toward the required operating temperature.
3. ProcessFill, pump, transfer, coat or continue production.
4. ReloadBegin the next production cycle.
Rapid-Cycle Facility Economics
Measure Throughput Against the Space and Power You Allocate.
Rapid-Cycle is selected when recovery time restricts production. The facility question is therefore not simply how large the tank is—it is how much repeated-batch output the installed footprint and connected power can support.
Throughput per Footprint
Evaluate recovery-driven output against the square feet permanently allocated to the system.
Connected Power Requirement
Rapid-Cycle uses the corresponding PRIMO X-Treme heating configuration, so available electrical service must be part of sizing.
Repeated-Load Economics
Faster compatible recovery can improve utilization of the same installed process position.
Capacity Still Matters
Compare vessel capacity, repeated load and recovery target together—not pounds alone.
RAPID-CYCLE SIZING
Specify the Recovery Requirement Before Selecting the System
A Rapid-Cycle system should be selected from the production requirement backward.
The correct configuration depends on the thermal load being introduced, allowable
recovery time, material behavior and available electrical service.
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Material Load
Pounds added per cycle, material form, density and starting temperature.
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Temperature
Starting temperature, required operating temperature and maximum allowable material temperature.
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Recovery Target
Desired time between adding material and returning to the required process condition.
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Production Demand
Batches per shift, hourly throughput, refill frequency and downstream demand.
RAPID-CYCLE MODEL SELECTION
Choose the Right PRIMO Rapid-Cycle Size
Use these ranges as the first capacity screen. Final Rapid-Cycle selection
must also account for repeated load, temperature rise, recovery target,
material behavior, available power and downstream production demand.
PRIMO 25–100Small / Pilot Production
Lab work, R&D, specialty batches and smaller repeated-load production.
PRIMO 150–500Production
Regular daily manufacturing, repeated loading and growing production needs.
PRIMO 750–2000High-Output Production
Larger repeated loads, filling-system supply and higher daily throughput.
PRIMO 3000–10000Industrial Production
Bulk processing, centralized melting and substantial downstream demand.
PRIMO 12000–60000Plant Scale
Large-volume centralized production requiring application-specific review.
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Rapid-Cycle Model
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Approx. Wax Capacity
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Typical Starting Application
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PRIMO 25 Rapid-Cycle
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25 lb3.5 gal vessel
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Lab / R&D / very small repeated batches
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PRIMO 50 Rapid-Cycle
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56 lb7 gal vessel
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Small-batch and specialty production
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PRIMO 75 Rapid-Cycle
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77 lb11 gal vessel
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Growing small-batch production
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PRIMO 100 Rapid-Cycle
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105 lb15 gal vessel
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Daily small-to-mid production
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PRIMO 150 Rapid-Cycle
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169 lb26 gal vessel
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Small-to-medium production
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PRIMO 250 Rapid-Cycle
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264 lb33 gal vessel
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Regular production manufacturing
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PRIMO 350 Rapid-Cycle
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367 lb49 gal vessel
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Higher-output production
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PRIMO 500 Rapid-Cycle
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532 lb76 gal vessel
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Core daily production / filling-system supply
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PRIMO 750 Rapid-Cycle
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770 lb110 gal vessel
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High-output production
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PRIMO 1000 Rapid-Cycle
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1,226 lb158 gal vessel
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Commercial production / integrated lines
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PRIMO 1500 Rapid-Cycle
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1,675 lb216 gal vessel
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High-volume production
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PRIMO 2000 Rapid-Cycle
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2,054 lb316 gal vessel
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High-volume / multi-shift production
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PRIMO 3000 Rapid-Cycle
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3,500 lb495 gal vessel
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Large manufacturing / bulk processing
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PRIMO 5000 Rapid-Cycle
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5,000 lb685 gal vessel
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Industrial bulk production
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PRIMO 7500 Rapid-Cycle
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7,500 lb950 gal vessel
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Large industrial production
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PRIMO 10000 Rapid-Cycle
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10,000 lb1,268 gal vessel
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Plant production
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PRIMO 12000 Rapid-Cycle
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12,000 lb1,566 gal vessel
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Large-volume plant production
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PRIMO 15000 Rapid-Cycle
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15,000 lb1,957 gal vessel
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Plant-scale centralized processing
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PRIMO 30000 Rapid-Cycle
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30,000 lb3,998 gal vessel
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Major bulk plant production
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PRIMO 45000 Rapid-Cycle
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45,000 lb5,984 gal vessel
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Very large plant production
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PRIMO 60000 Rapid-Cycle
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60,000 lb7,979 gal vessel
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Maximum plant-scale production
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Capacities are approximate and intended for initial model comparison.
Final sizing requires review of material properties, load per cycle,
starting temperature, operating temperature, recovery target, available
electrical service and downstream demand.
ENGINEERING DATA
Information Needed to Size Rapid-Cycle Production
Material Load per CycleRecommended or evaluated production charge.
Installed Heating PowerCorresponding PRIMO X-Treme wattage for that model.
Electrical RequirementVoltage, phase, amperage and required circuit.
Recovery TargetProcess recovery objective used for sizing.
Minimum Material LevelRequired operating level where applicable.
Agitation / RecirculationRequirements or recommendations where applicable.
Vessel I.D.Internal processing dimensions.
Equipment O.D.Overall dimensions for installation planning.
Shipping WeightApproximate configured equipment / shipping weight.
OutletDischarge configuration selected for the process.
ControllerDigital material-temperature control.
OptionsProcess-specific agitation, transfer, discharge and production options.
THROUGHPUT REVIEW
What We Need to Evaluate a Rapid-Cycle Application
Material
- Material or formulation
- Solid, semisolid or liquid feed
- Approximate density
- Known heat sensitivity
- Viscosity when heated
Production Cycle
- Load added per cycle
- Starting temperature
- Target operating temperature
- Desired recovery time
- Batches or pounds per shift
Facility & Process
- Available voltage
- Single- or three-phase service
- Available amperage
- Gravity, pump or filling discharge
- Agitation or recirculation requirements
MATERIAL & PROCESS COMPATIBILITY
Higher Recovery Capability Must Match the Material
High-Volume Wax Processing
Repeated wax loading where melt or recovery time is restricting filling, transfer or other production operations.
Compatible Industrial Materials
Materials where faster thermal recovery can improve batch utilization and production scheduling.
Recovery-Driven Operations
Processes where returning toward operating temperature is a meaningful part of cycle time.
CHOOSE BY PROCESS PRIORITY
Standard PRIMO vs. Thermal Conditioning vs. Rapid-Cycle
STANDARD PRIMO
Melting, Heating & Production Holding
The starting point for most compatible wax and general heated-process applications.
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THERMAL CONDITIONING
Controlled Heating & Extended Holding
For processes where stable material condition, viscosity control and longer heated holds are the primary requirements.
View Thermal Conditioning
PRIMO RAPID-CYCLE
Recovery Speed & Production Throughput
For compatible processes where repeated loading and recovery time are restricting daily output.
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Factory Tested Before Shipment
Each PRIMO system is inspected and function-tested prior to professional packaging and shipment.
COMMON QUESTIONS
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle FAQ
Is Rapid-Cycle always better than Standard PRIMO?
No. Rapid-Cycle is intended for operations where recovery time is a meaningful production constraint.
What does Rapid-Recovery mean?
It describes reducing the time required for a compatible process to recover after additional material is loaded. Actual recovery depends on material and operating conditions.
How is a Rapid-Cycle system sized?
Capacity is only one factor. Material added per cycle, starting temperature, operating temperature, desired recovery time, production rate and available electrical service must also be considered.
Does Rapid-Cycle use the PRIMO X-Treme wattage?
Yes. Each Rapid-Cycle size uses the installed heating wattage of the corresponding PRIMO X-Treme model.
Tell Us the Recovery Time Your Production Requires
Send the material, load per cycle, starting temperature, operating temperature,
desired recovery time, batches per shift and available electrical service.
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