WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, for every business size and every industry. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. WaxMelters customers include NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, S.C. Johnson and Yankee Candle. Aerospace & Defense Thermal Processing Equipment: Heated Tanks for Resins, Potting Compounds & Waxes
For aerospace and defense materials such as composite resins, potting and encapsulation compounds, thermal-interface materials, specialty coatings and casting or sacrificial waxes, WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks, from the PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to the PRIMO 8000, for stable viscosity and extended heated holding. They are built in the USA with digital material-temperature control.
Industrial thermal-processing systems for composite resins, potting and encapsulation compounds, thermal-interface materials, specialty coatings, waxes, sacrificial materials and other process-sensitive aerospace and defense manufacturing materials.
What the Equipment Must Do
Select the tank and downstream equipment around the material, operating temperature, working volume, hold time and production cadence—not the industry name alone.
Thermal stability
Maintain usable viscosity and repeatable material condition during holding, transfer and dispensing.
Process integration
Coordinate the heated tank with pumps, hoses, valves, filling or dispensing equipment and downstream production.
Material protection
Select the heating approach around the material’s temperature sensitivity, hold time and allowable thermal exposure.
Recovery demand
Account for repeated loading, cold product introduction or production cycles that can pull the process below target temperature.
Which PRIMO System Fits This Process?
Recommended starting point: PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. For aerospace and defense materials, PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is usually the best starting point when stable viscosity, controlled heat input and extended heated holding are critical. Standard PRIMO is appropriate for straightforward melting and heated processing of compatible waxes or solid feedstocks. Rapid-Cycle is appropriate when repeated loading or short recovery time is the production bottleneck.
Melting & Production Holding
Standard PRIMO
Choose for compatible waxes, sacrificial materials and solid feedstocks that primarily need melting and production holding.
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RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
Controlled Heating & Extended Holding
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning
Best starting point for resins, potting materials, thermal-interface compounds, coatings and temperature-sensitive formulations that must remain process-ready.
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Recovery Speed & Production Throughput
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle
Choose when repeated loads, immersion cycles or frequent batch turnover require faster recovery between production cycles.
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Typical Thermal-Process Workflow
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Condition or melt the material to its validated process range.
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Maintain temperature through transfer and dispensing.
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Use dedicated wax-removal or recovery equipment when the process is removal.
Have WaxMelters Review the Application
Send the material, starting and target temperatures, working volume, hold time, batch frequency, downstream process and available electrical service. For regulated or sanitary processes, also include required surface finish, fittings, cleaning method and facility standards.
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Specifications & PricesPRIMO families for aerospace and defense materials (from the product pages)| PRIMO family | Best for | Model range | Heating power range | Price range |
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| PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | Resins, potting, thermal-interface compounds, coatings and temperature-sensitive formulations held process-ready | PRIMO 3 to PRIMO 8000 | 300 W to 68,000 W | $1,645 to $218,095 |
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| Standard PRIMO melters | Melting and production holding of compatible waxes, sacrificial materials and solid feedstocks | PRIMO 25 (25 lb) to PRIMO 60000 (60,000 lb) | 300 W to 68,000 W | $1,395 to $198,995 |
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| PRIMO Rapid-Cycle | Repeated loading, immersion cycles and short recovery time | PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 60000 Rapid-Cycle | 300 W to 68,000 W | $1,645 to $218,095 |
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| EZ-T heated transfer | Moving heated material tank to tank or to the point of use | 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM | 420 W base | $2,995 |
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Electrical service options on the product pages include 110–120 V, 220–240 V, 480 V and 600 V. Custom dimensions, temperatures, fittings and surface finishes are quoted after application review. Frequently Asked Questions
Which heated tank is best for potting and encapsulation compounds?Start with PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. It is built for controlled heat input and extended heated holding, so potting, encapsulation and thermal-interface compounds stay at a usable viscosity through transfer and dispensing. Models run from the PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to the PRIMO 8000. Does WaxMelters supply equipment for investment casting wax?Yes. See the investment casting wax melting and conditioning tank guide and the investment casting and dewaxing equipment pages. Can WaxMelters work with government and defense procurement teams?Yes. WaxMelters supports quotes, financing, international orders, confidentiality, payment coordination and order tracking for engineering and procurement teams. See equipment purchasing and order planning. WaxMelters customers include NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Why choose WaxMelters for aerospace and defense thermal processing?WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, and builds every PRIMO system in Ronkonkoma, New York. Best performance, energy efficient: waterless PRIMO heating melts 2–3X faster using half the electricity. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. WaxMelters customers include NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, S.C. Johnson and Yankee Candle. Related WaxMelters Pages
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