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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, from entry-level production to factory scale, and every industry.
Beeswax rendering & beeswax melting
For cappings, raw comb or wax that carries water and debris, the best beeswax rendering equipment melts, settles, separates, filters and dispenses in one heated tank. WaxMelters' PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tanks do it with waterless electric heating and digital control, from 11 gal (about 75 lb of beeswax, $2,170) to 158 gal (about 1,000 lb, $8,290). For clean or block beeswax, a PRIMO beeswax melting tank (7 to 158 gal) starts at $1,675.
Beekeeping and beeswax customers include GloryBee, Bee's Wrap, Volcano Island Honey and Burt's Bees.
- 11 to 158 gal
- Melt, separate, filter in one tank
- Most standard items usually ship within 3 to 5 days
- Made in the USA since 1999
Short answer: For apiaries rendering cappings, raw comb or wax that carries water and debris, the best equipment melts, settles, separates, filters and dispenses in one heated tank. WaxMelters' PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tanks do this with waterless electric heating, digital temperature control, upper and lower discharge points and integrated SNAP filtration at discharge, from 11 gal (about 75 lb of beeswax, $2,170) to 158 gal (about 1,000 lb, $8,290). For clean, filtered or block beeswax that only needs melting, holding and dispensing, use a PRIMO Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank (7 to 158 gal, from $1,675).
Sizes, power and prices
Recommended: PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tanks
| Model | Capacity | Approx. beeswax / honey | Heating | Price (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 10 Gal | 11 gal (41 L) | 75 lb / 150 lb | 800 W | $2,170 |
| PRIMO 25 Gal | 26 gal (98 L) | 150 lb / 300 lb | 800 W | $2,570 |
| PRIMO 35 Gal | 33 gal (125 L) | 250 lb / 500 lb | 900 W | $3,090 |
| PRIMO 50 Gal | 49 gal (185 L) | 350 lb / 700 lb | 1,200 W | $3,790 |
| PRIMO 75 Gal | 76 gal (287 L) | 500 lb / 1,000 lb | 1,500 W | $5,290 |
| PRIMO 100 Gal | 110 gal (416 L) | 750 lb / 1,500 lb | 1,800 W | $6,690 |
| PRIMO 150 Gal | 158 gal (598 L) | 1,000 lb / 2,000 lb | 1,800 W | $8,290 |
All are stainless with a #4 finish, double-wall insulated, with dual-level upper and lower discharge and integrated SNAP filtration.
How Beeswax Rendering Works in a PRIMO Separation Tank
- Load cappings, raw comb or other hive material into the heated vessel.
- PRIMO waterless heating brings it to the processing temperature you set on the digital controller.
- Let it settle: wax, water and heavier material separate into layers by density.
- Draw wax and upper layers from the upper discharge, and water and settled material from the lower discharge.
- Integrated SNAP filtration at discharge captures suspended debris.
- Hold the clean wax at temperature, then send it to molds, blocks, candle filling or transfer.
One tank handles melting, separation, filtration and controlled discharge, which reduces the handling between steps.
How to Choose and Size Rendering Equipment
- What goes into the tank? Raw comb, cappings or material with water and debris: a separation / clarification tank. Clean or block beeswax: a beeswax melter.
- Beeswax weight per batch. Each tank holds roughly half as many pounds of beeswax as honey. Use the beeswax column below.
- Operation size. WaxMelters' selection guide: models 10 to 35 for small-batch and entry production, 50 to 75 for commercial processing and growing operations, 100 to 150 for high-volume processing.
- What happens after rendering? Molds and blocks, beeswax candle making, or heated transfer with the EZ-T and beeswax and honey pumping systems.
- Temperature and power. Standard range up to 212°F / 100°C with an optional range up to 400°F / 204°C. 110 to 120 V is standard on the 10 to 35 gal sizes, with 220 to 240 V, 480 V and 600 V configurations available.
For Melting Clean Beeswax: PRIMO Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tanks
| Model | Approx. beeswax per load | Price (Oct 2026) | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 7 Gal | 50 lb | $1,675 | Small batches of filtered or block wax |
| PRIMO 25 Gal | 150 lb | $2,295 | Melting and holding for molds and candles |
| PRIMO 75 Gal | 500 lb | $4,995 | Commercial melting and dispensing |
| PRIMO 150 Gal | 1,000 lb | $7,995 | High-volume melting and holding |
All sizes: beeswax melting tanks. These tanks also warm and bottle honey.
Why WaxMelters
- WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. Construction is backed by the Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts) (warranty terms).
- Industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer in Ronkonkoma, NY, since 1999, serving businesses of every size, from growing manufacturers to mega-cap Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, across every industry.
- 2 to 3X faster melting using half the electricity with waterless PRIMO heating.
- The most energy efficient: fast melting on half the electricity.
- Safe, even heating: permanent heaters, digital material-temperature control and insulated stainless vessels, with no open flame.
- Saves money, time and energy.
- Factory tested: each PRIMO system is inspected and function-tested before it ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose WaxMelters?
WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer (Ronkonkoma, NY, since 1999) serving businesses of every size, from growing manufacturers to mega-cap Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, across every industry. Waterless PRIMO heating gives safe, even heating and 2 to 3X faster melting using half the electricity. It is the most energy efficient and saves money, time and energy. Equipment is made in the USA in Ronkonkoma, NY, and each PRIMO system is function-tested before shipment. Get a quote online.
What is the best way to render beeswax from cappings?
Use a heated tank that melts, settles, separates and filters in one vessel. In a PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank you melt the material, let the layers separate, draw wax from the upper discharge and water and settled material from the lower discharge, and filter at discharge.
What size beeswax rendering tank do I need?
Size by beeswax weight per batch: about 75 lb (PRIMO 10 Gal, $2,170), 150 lb (25), 250 lb (35), 350 lb (50), 500 lb (75), 750 lb (100) or 1,000 lb (150 Gal, $8,290).
How much does beeswax rendering equipment cost?
At WaxMelters' published prices (October 2026), PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tanks are $2,170 (10 Gal), $2,570 (25), $3,090 (35), $3,790 (50), $5,290 (75), $6,690 (100) and $8,290 (150 Gal). PRIMO Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tanks for clean wax start at $1,675 (7 Gal).
Do I need a beeswax melter or a separation tank?
For wax that is already clean, a beeswax melter melts, holds and dispenses it. For raw material, a separation / clarification tank adds settling, dual-level discharge and filtration to handle water and debris.
Does PRIMO rendering equipment use water or a flame?
No. PRIMO heating is waterless and electric, with permanent heaters, digital temperature control and no open flame.
How hot can the tanks run?
The standard range is up to 212°F / 100°C, with an optional configuration up to 400°F / 204°C.
What voltage do I need?
The 10 to 35 gal sizes are 110 to 120 V standard. 220 to 240 V, 480 V and 600 V configurations are available.
How fast does beeswax rendering equipment ship?
Most standard WaxMelters items usually ship within 3 to 5 days. Larger PRIMO systems and custom builds take longer, and each product page lists its current lead time.
Get a Recommendation
Send the material you render (cappings, raw comb or block wax), batch weight, what happens to the wax afterwards and your electrical service to WaxMelters for a sizing and configuration recommendation: our online quote form. Prices are published on each product page.