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Equipment Selection Guide

Select the Right Dispensing, Filling or Heated Transfer System

Start with the job at the end of the hose. Determine whether you need measured container filling, continuous material transfer, or both. Then choose the automation level and equipment configuration.

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Decision 1

What Needs to Happen at the End of the Hose?

Transfer First

Move Material to Another Location

Choose this path when the primary job is tank-to-tank, tank-to-process or continuous material transfer rather than individual measured container fills.

  • Start with EZ-T for dedicated transfer
  • Confirm flow rate and hose length
  • Confirm source and destination elevation
  • Consider optional transfer capability if you also need filling
Review Transfer Applications

Container Filling

Dispense Into Containers or Molds

Choose this path when the job is controlled filling through semi-automatic, automated single-head or multiple-head equipment.

  • EZ-1 for flexible operator control
  • AutoShot for repeatable single-head filling
  • QUATTRO or OCTO for multiple positions
Choose a Filling Method

Need Both Functions

Fill Containers and Occasionally Transfer Material

Compatible EZ-1, AutoShot and Pour X-Press systems can add a quick-connect heated transfer connection.

  • One heated pump and hose platform
  • Container filling during normal production
  • Continuous transfer when required
  • Confirm transfer rate before ordering
Review a Dual-Purpose Application

Decision 2

If You Are Filling, How Much Automation Do You Need?

Semi-Automatic

Best for frequent changes, varied containers and direct operator control.

  • Start with EZ-1
  • Typical 2 to 20 oz container range
  • Optional transfer capability
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Automated Single-Head

Best for repeatable measured fills and longer standardized runs.

  • Start with AutoShot
  • 1/8 to 20 oz
  • 4 to 45 oz
  • 12 to 90 oz
  • Optional transfer capability on compatible configurations
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Automated Multi-Head

Best when several filling positions increase the output of the complete production line.

  • QUATTRO, up to four positions
  • OCTO, up to eight positions
  • Confirm staging and downstream capacity
Compare Multi-Head Systems

Decision 3

Do You Already Have a Suitable Melting or Holding Tank?

Yes, Add Equipment to My Existing Tank

Evaluate EZ-1, AutoShot, QUATTRO, OCTO or EZ-T depending on the end use.

  • Confirm valve size
  • Confirm tank height
  • Confirm operating temperature
  • Confirm the tank can supply the required flow

No, I Need Melting + Filling

Choose a Pour X-Press system combining PRIMO melting, heated pumping and filling equipment.

  • PX1000 semi-automatic
  • PX2000 automated open-frame
  • PX3000 automated enclosed
  • Optional transfer capability
Compare Pour X-Press Systems

I Need Melting + Transfer

Size the source tank around material demand and then confirm whether a dedicated EZ-T or another transfer-capable configuration is appropriate.

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System Reference

Which WaxMelters System Fits the Job?

EZ-1

Semi-automatic handheld filling. Best for flexibility and frequent changes.

Filling Approx. 2 to 20 oz Optional Transfer

AutoShot

Automated single-head filling for repeatable measured production.

Automated 3 Fill Ranges Optional Transfer

QUATTRO

Automated multi-head filling for up to four positions.

1 to 4 Positions Multi-Head

OCTO

Automated multi-head filling for up to eight positions.

1 to 8 Positions Higher Output

EZ-T

Dedicated heated transfer when moving material is the primary job.

Transfer Continuous Flow Transfer-First

PX1000

Complete PRIMO melting plus semi-automatic filling.

Melter Included Semi-Automatic Optional Transfer

PX2000

Complete PRIMO melting plus automated single-head filling on an open-frame platform.

Melter Included Automated Optional Transfer

PX3000

Complete PRIMO melting plus automated filling in an enclosed mobile configuration.

Melter Included Automated Enclosed Optional Transfer

Before Selecting Equipment

Send the Information That Actually Determines the System

Material

Material type, viscosity and operating temperature.

Quantity

Smallest and largest measured fill or required continuous transfer rate.

Production

Current output, target output, shift length and changeover frequency.

Existing Equipment

Tank capacity, valve size, tank height, voltage and facility layout.

Adding Transfer to a Filling System?

Tell us the distance, hose length, source and destination elevation and desired transfer rate. The quick-connect transfer option should be sized around the transfer requirement, not simply added without reviewing the application.

Between Two Systems?

Do Not Guess From the Model Names

Send the material, fill or transfer requirements, existing equipment and production target. We can compare the alternatives around the actual workflow.

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