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Candle Making Equipment

Melters, heated fillers, melt and fill systems and production lines for candle makers. Start with a PRIMO melter sized to your largest pour, then add heated filling.

  • US-built in Ronkonkoma, NY
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  • 1-year electrical, 3-year metal parts warranty
  • Trusted by NASA and Fortune 500s

Most PRIMO tank sizes, AutoShot and EZ-1 usually ship within 3 to 5 days. QUATTRO and OCTO usually ship within 7 to 21 days.

AutoShot automated heated wax filling system with melting tank and pour arm over containers
Two brushed stainless steel PRIMO wax melting tanks with digital temperature controls

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Candle Makers

Build Your Candle Line in Four Moves

A simple path: start with a PRIMO melter sized to your largest pour, then add heated filling as volume grows.

  1. 1

    Melt

    PRIMO melters from $1,395. Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days. Shop candle wax melters.

  2. 2

    Fill

    Hand-guided EZ-1 from $3,450 or automated AutoShot from $8,495. Shop filling systems.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Pour X-Press puts melting and filling on one cart. Shop melt and fill.

  4. 4

    Scale

    QUATTRO and OCTO multi-head fillers for production lines. Shop production lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do I need to make candles at production scale?

A PRIMO wax melter sized to your largest pour, a heated filling system such as the EZ-1 or AutoShot, and a way to move wax between them. Pour X-Press combines melting and filling on one cart.

What size wax melter do candle makers buy?

Choose the PRIMO whose listed wax capacity covers your largest single batch. PRIMO 25 holds about 25 lb and usually ships within 3 to 5 days; PRIMO 100 holds about 105 lb.

How fast does candle making equipment ship?

Most PRIMO tank sizes, AutoShot, EZ-1 and transfer systems usually ship within 3 to 5 days. QUATTRO and OCTO usually ship within 7 to 21 days.

Should I buy the melter and filler together?

Pour X-Press puts a PRIMO melting tank and a heated filler on one cart. Choose separate machines when you want to size the melter and filler independently.

Which candle brands use WaxMelters equipment?

Customers include Yankee Candle, Scentsy, Voluspa, S.C. Johnson, Lush and Alene Candles.

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  • 1999Building Equipment Since
  • 40+Industries Served
  • A+BBB Rating
  • 3 to 5 DaysShip Time on Most PRIMO Sizes

“NASA/MSFC has the requirement for a Wax Melter, Pump and Transfer System with custom upgrades and has accepted WaxMelters equipment based on technical acceptability, schedule and price.”

Steven S., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

“These pieces of equipment are critical to our current project. We are now buying an additional PRIMO wax melter and dispensing system.”

Jessica C., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

“Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great.”

Tyson, Candle Warmers Etc.
  • NASA
  • US Army
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Honeywell
  • Siemens
  • P&G
  • Unilever
  • S.C. Johnson
  • Kroger
  • Dow
  • Sonoco
  • Alene Candles
  • Yankee Candle
  • Voluspa
  • Lush
  • Scentsy

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Buy online now, or send your batch size and material for a recommendation and formal quote.

Candle Production Equipment

Candle Making Equipment for Candle Businesses: Wax Melters, Filling Machines & Heated Transfer

WaxMelters candle making equipment covers every step from melting to filling: PRIMO candle wax melters from 25 lb ($1,395) to 60,000 lb, wax filling machines from the EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450) to the 8-head OCTO ($52,995), and Pour X-Press (PX) melting and filling systems from $6,295. Build the right production workflow around your wax, batch size, containers, fragrance changes and daily output. Start with the part of production you need to improve, then review the appropriate WaxMelters systems without searching through the entire industrial catalog.

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Candle making equipment, in one answer: WaxMelters, the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, builds a complete candle making equipment line for candle businesses in Ronkonkoma, NY: PRIMO candle wax melters from the PRIMO 25 (25 lb, $1,395) to the PRIMO 1000 (1,226 lb, $7,995) on standard 110-120 V, the EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450), the AutoValve ($5,495) and AutoShot ($8,495) automated fillers, the QUATTRO 4-head ($29,995) and OCTO 8-head ($52,995) fillers, Pour X-Press melt-and-fill carts from $6,295 (PX1000) and the EZ-T heated transfer system ($2,995). Every system keeps wax heated from the melter to the container. PRIMO 25 through PRIMO 250 melters, the EZ-1, AutoShot, AutoValve and EZ-T heated transfer system usually ship within 3 to 5 days; PRIMO 350 through PRIMO 1000 melters usually ship within 7 days; the QUATTRO and OCTO usually ship within 7 to 21 days.

Start Here

What Do You Need to Improve?

Choose the production step, not a model number. Each page explains the sizing and selection logic before the equipment appears.

1

Melt & Hold Wax

Choose a PRIMO melter by your largest batch, daily demand and expected growth. A simple starting rule is to select working capacity at least one-third larger than your current largest batch.

Choose a Candle Wax Melter →
2

Fill Containers

Review operator-controlled, automated single-head and automated multi-head filling based on fill size, changeovers, labor and production flow.

Explore Filling Systems →
3

Melt + Fill

Select a complete mobile system when you need the melter, heated flow path and filling equipment configured together on one production platform.

View Complete Systems →
4

Transfer Wax

Move hot wax between tanks, staging vessels or filling points without carrying pitchers or relocating a large melter.

View Heated Transfer →

Choose by Bottleneck

The Right Equipment Depends on What Is Slowing Production

Increasing machine speed alone does not solve shortages in melted wax, container staging, wicking, cooling, topping off or packaging. Size the complete workflow.

Still Melting in Small Pots?

Start with a PRIMO melter. More available molten wax and fewer refills often produce the first major improvement.

Batch capacityMelt recoveryGrowth room

Pitchers Are the Bottleneck?

Move to a heated filling system that connects to your melter. Choose semi-automatic for flexibility or automated filling for repeatable measured cycles.

Less liftingCleaner fillingOne operator

Building a Production Line?

Evaluate melter capacity, filling heads, container staging, cooling, finishing and packaging as one flow. WaxMelters can supply the heated thermal and filling core and coordinate integration requirements.

Multi-headConveyor-readyApplication review

Changing Colors and Scents Often?

One big tank of virgin wax feeds several smaller tanks, each with its own color, scent and filler. See the multi-line setup →

Multiple linesOne big tankFiller per line
Production StoryHow Candle Makers Run 4 Lines from One TankTap to see the setup

Example Production Setup

How Multi-Line Candle Production Works

One PRIMO 5000 melts and holds a big batch of virgin wax, with no color or scent. It feeds several smaller tanks, and each one gets its own color and scent. That way one big tank can run four or more candle lines at once.

Step 2Color and scent tanks

For example four PRIMO 1000 or four PRIMO 500 tanks, or a Pour X-Press 2000 or Pour X-Press 3000. Each tank gets its own color and scent.

Step 3One filler per tank

Each tank runs its own filling system on a quick disconnect, or sits on its own cart.

ResultOne big tank, many lines

Four or more candle lines running at the same time from one batch of virgin wax.

This is an example setup, not a specific customer. Your line is sized to your wax, your containers and your output.

Read the full page: Multiple Line Efficiency →

The Heated Workflow

Melt, Hold, Transfer, Fill

  1. 1Melt

    A PRIMO melter melts your wax, waterless.

  2. 2Hold

    Wax holds at a steady temperature, ready to pour.

  3. 3Transfer

    The EZ-T moves hot wax tank to tank or to the filler, no pitchers.

  4. 4Fill

    EZ-1, AutoShot or QUATTRO fill your containers.

Prices by Step

Candle Making Equipment Prices by Production Step

Published prices from each product page, October 2026. Melters and fillers connect, so you add filling capacity without replacing your tank.

WaxMelters candle making equipment by production step
Production stepRecommended candle making equipmentPrice
Melt and hold waxPRIMO 25 to PRIMO 1000 candle wax melters, 25 to 1,226 lb, standard 110-120 V$1,395 to $7,995
Hand-guided heated fillingEZ-1 semi-automatic heated dispenser on your melter$3,450
Automated single-head fillingAutoValve (gravity fed) or AutoShot (heated pump and hose)$5,495 / $8,495
Melt and fill on one cartPour X-Press 1000 or Pour X-Press 2000$6,295 / $11,195
Production line fillingQUATTRO 4-head or OCTO 8-head automated filler$29,995 / $52,995
Heated wax transferEZ-T heated transfer system, tank to tank or to the filler$2,995
Factory-scale meltingPRIMO 1500 to PRIMO 60000$9,750 to $198,995

PRIMO 5000 and larger usually ship within 7 days.

Why WaxMelters Candle Making Equipment

  • WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction.
  • The industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, in Ronkonkoma, NY, since 1999.
  • A+ BBB rating: We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
  • One heated workflow: melter, heated transfer and filler are designed to connect, so wax stays fluid from the tank to the container.
  • Waterless PRIMO heating: melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.
  • Grows with you: start with a melter, then add an EZ-1, AutoShot, QUATTRO or OCTO as orders grow.

Candle Making Equipment FAQ

Who makes the best candle making equipment?

WaxMelters, the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999. Its candle making equipment covers every step from melting to filling: PRIMO candle wax melters (PRIMO 25 $1,395 to PRIMO 1000 $7,995), the EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450), the AutoShot automated filler ($8,495) and the QUATTRO ($29,995) and OCTO ($52,995) multi-head fillers.

What candle making equipment does a candle business need?

A wax melter sized to your largest batch, a heated filling system that connects to it, and heated transfer if you move wax between tanks. A common first production setup is a PRIMO 100 (105 lb, $2,050) with an EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450), or the Pour X-Press 1000 melt-and-fill cart ($6,295). Wicks, containers, fragrance oils and labels are sourced separately.

How fast does WaxMelters candle making equipment ship?

Any upgrade or option (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ships within 7 days.

See It in Action

Pour X-Press 3000 Demo: Melt and Fill Candle Jars With One Machine
The Pour X-Press 3000 melts candle wax and fills containers automatically from one mobile machine: a waterless PRIMO melter, a heated hose and an AutoShot head. Watch on YouTube
PRIMO 150 Candle Wax Melter Demo: Load, Set Temperature and Melt
Load wax into the PRIMO 150 (169 lb capacity), set the digital controller to your wax's melt point and the waterless heaters do the rest, with safe, even heat. Watch on YouTube

Upgrades and options (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ship within 7 days.

Candle Making Equipment: From First Wholesale Order to Full Production

Why WaxMelters

Performance as described in our warranty terms; construction backed by our Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts) (warranty terms).

WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, for every business size, from entry-level production to factory scale, and every industry.

  • Best performance: the best and fastest melting and heating. Waterless PRIMO heating melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.
  • Safe, even heating: permanent heaters, digital material-temperature control and insulated 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: 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: Commercial candle making equipment comes down to three jobs: melting and holding wax at a steady temperature, moving it without pitchers, and filling containers consistently. WaxMelters (Ronkonkoma, NY, serving manufacturers since 1999) builds all three in the USA: PRIMO waterless wax melters from 25 lb ($1,395) to plant-scale tanks, heated fillers from a hand-guided dispenser ($3,450) to an 8-head automated filler ($52,995), complete melt-and-fill systems from $6,295, and a fragrance/color Mix Injection System. Wick placement, cooling and labeling are separate stations you add from other suppliers.

Candle Equipment by Business Stage

Stage Typical situation WaxMelters starting point Price (Oct 2026)
1. Kitchen to first wholesale Pouring by pitcher, small batches PRIMO 25 (25 lb) or PRIMO 50 (56 lb) $1,395 / $1,675
2. Growing shop Batches of 50 to 150 lb, a few staff pouring PRIMO 100 or PRIMO 150 + EZ-1 heated dispenser $2,050 to $2,295 + $3,450
3. All-in-one melt + fill Want one mobile system for melting and filling Pour X-Press 1000 (semi-automatic) or Pour X-Press 2000 (automated) $6,295 / $11,195
4. Repeatable automated filling Standard SKUs, long runs AutoShot single-head or AutoValve gravity valve $8,495 / $5,495
5. Multi-head production Wholesale and private label volume QUATTRO (4 heads) or OCTO (8 heads), optional conveyor sensor $29,995 / $52,995
6. Many scents per day Frequent fragrance/color changes Mix Injection System, 1 to 10 dosing lines from $24,995
7. Factory scale 500 lb to plant-scale melting PRIMO 500 to PRIMO 2000; listed models up to the PRIMO 60000 (60,000 lb) $4,995 to $11,995 (PRIMO 60000: $198,995)

1. Melting and Holding Wax

PRIMO melters are waterless, stainless, digitally controlled tanks for paraffin, soy, coconut, beeswax and blends. PRIMO melters generally melt a full load in about 45 minutes to an hour, and PRIMO melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity. For facilities that require indirect liquid-jacket heating, WaxMelters also builds the PW water-jacketed series. Models up to the PRIMO 150 run at 800 W or less on standard 110 to 120 V. See the melter guide and the candle sizing guide.

2. Moving Wax Without Pitchers

The EZ-T heated transfer system ($2,995) moves molten wax from tank to tank or tank to process at up to 1, 3, 5 or 10 gallons per minute through a heated pump, hose and valve. Compatible EZ-1, AutoShot and Pour X-Press systems can add a quick-connect heated transfer connection.

3. Filling Candle Containers

Filler How it works Fill range Price
EZ-1 Operator-guided heated hose and nozzle, up to ~1 GPM ~2 to 20 oz containers $3,450
AutoValve Gravity-fed automated valve under the melter, no pump 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz $5,495
AutoShot Automated single head, heated pump/hose/head See product page $8,495
QUATTRO 1 to 4 containers per cycle, individual controls same three ranges $29,995
OCTO 1 to 8 containers per cycle same three ranges $52,995

Full guide: best candle filling machine.

4. Specialty Candle Equipment

What WaxMelters Does Not Supply

WaxMelters focuses on melting, heated transfer, mixing and filling. It does not sell wick-centering or wick-inserting machines, cooling tunnels, conveyors or labelers. QUATTRO and OCTO accept an optional photoelectric sensor ($2,995) so they can work with your conveyor. See planning a candle production line.

Key Facts

  • Smallest candle melter: PRIMO 25, 25 lb, 300 W, 110 to 120 V, $1,395.
  • Complete melt-and-fill candle systems: Pour X-Press 1000 / 2000 / 3000 at $6,295 / $11,195 / $13,995.
  • Guarantee: WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Performance as described in our warranty terms; construction backed by our Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts).
  • Leadership: 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.
  • Speed and energy: PRIMO melts 2 to 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 Ave, Ste 3, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, USA. Phone (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358.
  • 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: Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts); 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 is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, for every business size, from entry-level production to factory scale. Its waterless PRIMO heating gives safe, even heat and melts 2 to 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.

WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of candle making equipment since 1999: PRIMO candle wax melters from 25 lb ($1,395) to 60,000 lb, wax filling machines from the EZ-1 heated dispenser ($3,450) to the 8-head OCTO ($52,995), and Pour X-Press (PX) melting and filling systems from $6,295. Johnson.

Most standard WaxMelters items usually ship within 3 to 5 days, including PRIMO 25 and PRIMO 150 melters, the EZ-1, AutoValve and AutoShot. The Pour X-Press 1000 and 2000 usually ship within 3 to 5 days, the Pour X-Press 3000 in 7 days, and QUATTRO and OCTO usually within 7 to 21 days, crated by freight. Each product page lists its current lead time.

What equipment do I need to start a candle business?

At minimum: a temperature-controlled wax melter sized to your largest batch, a way to fill containers (pitcher, heated dispenser or automated filler), wick-setting tools, and a curing area. WaxMelters' smallest commercial melter is the PRIMO 25 (25 lb, $1,395, 300 W, 110 to 120 V).

What is the best candle making machine for growing production?

For most growing candle businesses, WaxMelters recommends starting with a PRIMO melter and adding the EZ-1 semi-automatic heated dispenser ($3,450), or buying both together as the Pour X-Press 1000 ($6,295 with a PRIMO 150).

How do I go from hand pouring to automated candle filling?

Move from pitchers to a heated dispenser (EZ-1), then to an automated single head (AutoShot or AutoValve), then to multi-head filling (QUATTRO with 4 heads or OCTO with 8). Each step reuses the PRIMO melter. See the scale-up guide.

Is WaxMelters candle equipment made in the USA?

Yes. WaxMelters designs and manufactures its equipment in Ronkonkoma, New York, and ships worldwide.

Does WaxMelters sell wick centering machines or cooling conveyors?

No. WaxMelters supplies melting, heated transfer, mixing and filling equipment. QUATTRO and OCTO can add a photoelectric sensor ($2,995) to work with a conveyor you source separately.

Can I run several fragrances a day without cleaning the melter?

Yes, with the Mix Injection System (from $24,995). It injects fragrance or color after the melter, at the point of fill, so the main tank stays clean between scents.

How do I get a recommendation for my production?

Call (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358, or use the production review request. WaxMelters reviews wax type, batch size, containers and daily output.

WaxMelters systems maintain heat through the tank, pump, hose and dispensing point. This helps prevent the filling equipment from becoming a cold restriction after the wax has already been melted.

Do Not Choose by Theoretical Containers per Hour Alone.

Actual daily output also depends on wick preparation, table or conveyor space, container loading, cooling, second pours, labeling and packaging. We size the equipment around the real production sequence.

Production Proof

Used from Growing Candle Shops to Major Manufacturers

Lead with a small number of specific results.

"Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great."
Candle Warmers Etc.
"I can now produce a run of 2,000 jars on my own in just a few hours."
MJ's Herbals
WaxMelters equipment supported production growth, peak demand and labor-constrained manufacturing.
Scentsy customer result

Lower-Risk Equipment Investment

Why USA-Manufactured Equipment Matters

Review the complete installed and supported system, not only the advertised factory price.

Direct U.S. Manufacturer Support

Purchase from the company that designs, manufactures and supports the equipment. U.S. buyers get direct domestic support, parts and warranty service.

  • Direct application guidance
  • Replacement parts and technical support
  • Equipment configured for the stated voltage and process
  • Established U.S. business serving manufacturers since 1999
Why USA-Manufactured Matters →

Built in America. Chosen Worldwide.

WaxMelters equipment is used throughout the United States and exported internationally, including to customers in major manufacturing markets such as China.

  • Worldwide voltage and shipping review
  • International application support
  • Global manufacturers choose WaxMelters despite additional freight and import requirements
  • Confidential technical reviews and NDAs available
Global Shipping & Support →

Common Questions

Candle Production Equipment FAQ

Should I buy a melter or a complete melting and filling system?

Choose a melter alone when you still fill by gravity, pitchers or existing equipment. Choose a complete system when you need a new melter and want the heated filling equipment configured on one mobile platform.

Can a WaxMelters filling system connect to my existing tank?

Many single-head, multi-head and transfer systems connect to an existing melting-tank valve. Valve size, material viscosity, temperature, elevation and available power should be reviewed before purchase.

Which waxes can the systems handle?

WaxMelters systems are used with paraffin, soy, coconut, beeswax, palm, blends and other waxes. The correct pump, temperature range and filling method depend on the material's viscosity and processing temperature.

Can the system grow with our production?

Yes. PRIMO melters can operate at partial capacity, and many filling and transfer systems can be connected to larger tanks or incorporated into expanded production layouts later.

Tell Us What You Make and Where Production Slows Down

Send your wax type, largest batch, container sizes, current method, daily output and target production. We will help identify the appropriate melter, filling system or complete configuration.

See It in Action

Fill Candles Without Touching the Wax | Pour X-Press 3000

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, building for every business size, from entry-level production to full factories, in every industry. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. WaxMelters customers include Yankee Candle, Scentsy, Voluspa, S.C. Johnson, Lush and Alene Candles.

  • Yankee Candle
  • Scentsy
  • Voluspa
  • S.C. Johnson
  • Lush
  • Alene Candles