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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 for every business size, from startup to factory, and every industry.

Why a Dedicated WaxMelters Melter

Why WaxMelters

Performance as described in our warranty terms; construction backed by our 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty (warranty terms).

WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment for every business size, from startup to factory, and every industry.

  • Best performance: the best and fastest melting and heating. Waterless PRIMO heating melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity.
  • Safe, even heating: permanent heaters, digital material-temperature control and insulated 304 stainless vessels, with no open flame.
  • The most energy efficient: fast melting on half the electricity.
  • Saves you time, energy and money.
  • Highest-quality construction: 304 stainless, made in the USA in Ronkonkoma, NY, and online since 1999. Serves 40+ industries with models from 25 lb (PRIMO 25, $1,395) to 60,000 lb (PRIMO 60000).

Short answer: A dedicated WaxMelters PRIMO melter melts your wax fast, holds it at exactly the pour temperature all day, and delivers it through a heated outlet straight to your containers or filling machine. WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. PRIMO melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity, with safe, even heating that saves time, energy and money. The PRIMO 25 (25 lb, $1,395, 300 W) plugs into a standard 110–120 V outlet, and the same technology scales to 60,000 lb.

What a dedicated PRIMO melter does for your business

What you get How PRIMO delivers it
Fast melting Melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity; PRIMO melters generally melt a full load in about 45 minutes to an hour
Exact temperature Digital material-temperature control; 0–212 °F standard, optional 0–400 °F High Temp X-Treme
Safe, even heating Waterless PRIMO heating with permanent heaters, no open flame, insulated 304 stainless vessel
Hold all day Keeps wax at pour temperature through the whole shift
Clean, easy pouring 1" ball valve (larger sizes available) with heated spout; feeds a heated pump, hose and filler
Easy cleaning 304 stainless, #4 finish, rounded interior that cleans "like a high end stainless steel cooking pot"
Room to grow Runs at about one-third of rated capacity, so you can buy for growth and still pour small batches
Highest-quality construction Made in the USA in Ronkonkoma, NY; 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty; optional Factory Protection Plans to 4 years total

Pick your size

Batch size PRIMO Capacity Power Price (Oct 2026)
Startup and specialty batches PRIMO 25 25 lb 300 W, 110–120 V $1,395
Growing shop PRIMO 50 / PRIMO 75 56 / 77 lb 800 W, 110–120 V $1,675 / $1,875
Wholesale PRIMO 100 / PRIMO 150 105 / 169 lb 800 W, 110–120 V $2,050 / $2,275
Production and up All PRIMO melters 264 lb to 60,000 lb 900 W and up from $2,795

When to add a PRIMO

  • You want every batch at the same temperature and fragrance load.
  • You're taking wholesale orders and need more pounds per shift.
  • You want to pour straight from a heated outlet, or connect a filler.

Next: how to scale candle production and sizing from startup to factory.

Key facts

  • Smallest dedicated melter: PRIMO 25, 25 lb, digital material-temperature control, heated outlet, 300 W on a standard 110–120 V outlet, $1,395.
  • Guarantee: WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Performance as described in our warranty terms; construction backed by our 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty.
  • Leadership: WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment for every business size and every industry.
  • Speed and energy: PRIMO melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity, with safe, even heating that saves time, energy and money.
  • Company: WaxMelters (Melting and Filling Equipment Inc.), 2221 5th Avenue, Unit 3, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, USA. Phone (888) 929-6358 or 631-938-1306.
  • Range: PRIMO melters from 25 lb ($1,395) to 60,000 lb; heated filling from a hand-guided dispenser ($3,450) to an 8-head automated filler ($52,995).
  • Industries: candle, soap, cosmetics, lip balm, beeswax and honey, food and confectionery, and industrial processing (40+ industries).
  • Warranty: 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty; optional Factory Protection Plans extend equipment coverage to 2, 3 or 4 years total.
  • Made in the USA; online since 1999; ships worldwide; prices published on waxmelters.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose WaxMelters?

WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Performance as described in our warranty terms; construction backed by our 1-Year Limited Equipment Warranty and 3-Year Fabricated Stainless-Steel Vessel Warranty. WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment for every business size, from startup to factory. Its waterless PRIMO heating gives safe, even heat and melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity, saving time, energy and money. All equipment is built in the USA, from 25 lb to 60,000 lb.

Why buy a dedicated wax melter?

A dedicated WaxMelters PRIMO melts fast, holds wax at an exact temperature all day, and delivers it through a heated outlet, with safe, even heating. PRIMO melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity.

What is the smallest WaxMelters melter?

The PRIMO 25: 25 lb, 300 W, standard 110–120 V outlet, $1,395.

How fast does a PRIMO melt wax?

PRIMO melters generally melt a full load in about 45 minutes to an hour, and melt 2–3X faster using half the electricity.

Can a PRIMO connect to a filling machine?

Yes. PRIMO melters connect to the EZ-1, AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO and OCTO fillers, or come pre-combined as the Pour X-Press 1000, 2000 and 3000.