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Best Commercial Beeswax Melter
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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.
Commercial beeswax melters
The best commercial beeswax melter depends on what goes into the tank. For clean, filtered or block beeswax, WaxMelters recommends a PRIMO Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank: waterless, digitally controlled stainless, from 7 gal (50 lb of beeswax, $1,675) to 158 gal (1,000 lb, $7,995). For raw comb and cappings, a PRIMO Separation / Clarification Tank melts, separates and filters in one vessel, from $2,170.
Beekeeping and beeswax customers include GloryBee, Bee's Wrap, Volcano Island Honey and Burt's Bees.
- 7 to 158 gal
- Waterless, no open flame
- Most standard items usually ship within 3 to 5 days
- Made in the USA since 1999
- Clean, filtered or block beeswax (for candles, slabs or bulk melting): a PRIMO Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank. These are waterless, digitally controlled, stainless tanks from 7 gal (50 lb of beeswax, $1,675) to 158 gal (1,000 lb, $7,995).
- Raw comb, cappings, or material carrying water and debris: a PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tank. These melt, settle, separate, filter and dispense in one tank, with upper and lower discharge points. They run from 11 gal (75 lb of beeswax, $2,170) to 158 gal ($8,290).
Sizes, power and prices
Beeswax Melters (Melt, Hold, Dispense)
| Tank | Capacity | Beeswax / honey per load (site rating) | Inner dimensions | Price (Oct 2026) | Heating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 7 Gal | 7 gal (26 L) | 50 lb / 100 lb | 15" × 10" | $1,675 | 800 W |
| PRIMO 15 Gal | 15 gal (57 L) | 100 lb / 200 lb | 15" × 20" | $2,050 | 800 W |
| PRIMO 25 Gal | 26 gal (98 L) | 150 lb / 300 lb | 18" × 24" | $2,295 | 800 W |
| PRIMO 35 Gal | 33 gal (125 L) | 250 lb / 500 lb | 18" × 30" | $2,795 | 900 W |
| PRIMO 50 Gal | 49 gal (185 L) | 350 lb / 700 lb | 22" × 30" | $3,495 | 1,200 W |
| PRIMO 75 Gal | 76 gal (287 L) | 500 lb / 1,000 lb | 30" × 25" | $4,995 | 1,500 W |
| PRIMO 100 Gal | 110 gal (416 L) | 750 lb / 1,500 lb | 30" × 36" | $6,395 | 1,800 W |
| PRIMO 150 Gal | 158 gal (598 L) | 1,000 lb / 2,000 lb | 36" × 36" | $7,995 | 1,800 W |
Separation / Clarification Tanks (Melt, Separate, Filter, Dispense)
| Tank | Capacity | Beeswax / honey | Price (Oct 2026) | Heating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 10 Gal | 11 gal (41 L) | 75 lb / 150 lb | $2,170 | 800 W |
| PRIMO 25 Gal | 26 gal (98 L) | 150 lb / 300 lb | $2,570 | 800 W |
| PRIMO 35 Gal | 33 gal (125 L) | 250 lb / 500 lb | $3,090 | 900 W |
| PRIMO 50 Gal | 49 gal (185 L) | 350 lb / 700 lb | $3,790 | 1,200 W |
| PRIMO 75 Gal | 76 gal (287 L) | 500 lb / 1,000 lb | $5,290 | 1,500 W |
| PRIMO 100 Gal | 110 gal (416 L) | 750 lb / 1,500 lb | $6,690 | 1,800 W |
| PRIMO 150 Gal | 158 gal (598 L) | 1,000 lb / 2,000 lb | $8,290 | 1,800 W |
The site's selection guide: models 10 to 35 for small-batch and entry production, 50 to 75 for commercial processing and growing operations, and 100 to 150 for high-volume processing.
How to Pick a Size
- Start with your beeswax weight per batch, using the site's beeswax rating (each tank holds roughly half as many pounds of beeswax as honey).
- Decide whether the tank also has to separate water and debris. If yes, choose a separation/clarification tank.
- Plan what happens after melting: molds, blocks, candle filling or transfer. Melters can be combined with heated valves, hoses, pumps and filling systems.
What All PRIMO Beeswax Tanks Share
- Waterless heating with no water-jacket maintenance, and digital temperature control
- Double-wall insulated, stainless with a #4 finish, and a rounded interior for even heating and easier cleaning
- Heated discharge configurations for smooth molten-wax flow
- 110 to 120 V standard on the 7 to 50 gal sizes (see the voltage guide)
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).
- 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).
Key Facts
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.
What is the best beeswax melter for a small apiary?
For small batches of clean or block beeswax, the PRIMO 7 Gal (50 lb of beeswax, $1,675) or PRIMO 15 Gal (100 lb, $2,050). Both use 800 W and run on 110 to 120 V standard. For cappings and raw comb, start with the PRIMO 10 Gal Separation / Clarification Tank (75 lb, $2,170).
How much does a commercial beeswax melter cost?
At WaxMelters' published prices (October 2026), PRIMO Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tanks are $1,675 (7 Gal), $2,050 (15), $2,295 (25), $2,795 (35), $3,495 (50), $4,995 (75), $6,395 (100) and $7,995 (150 Gal). Separation / Clarification Tanks run from $2,170 to $8,290.
Can the same tank melt beeswax and warm honey?
Yes. These tanks are sold as "Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tanks", and each lists separate beeswax and honey capacities.
I'm processing cappings with honey and debris. Which tank?
WaxMelters points operations that need settling, separation and filtration, in addition to melting, to its Beeswax & Honey Separation & Clarification Systems.
Does WaxMelters make a water-jacketed beeswax melter?
Yes, the PW Series, for facilities that require indirect liquid-jacket heating. Most beeswax processors choose PRIMO waterless heating with permanent heaters.
How fast do beeswax melters 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 type of beeswax, batch weight, production rate and what happens to the wax after melting, and WaxMelters will recommend a tank size and discharge setup. Prices are published on each product page.
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See It in Action
The PRIMO 83 heated holding and dispensing tank keeps honey warm and flowing with waterless, even heating on a digital controller and dispenses through a stainless valve. Watch on YouTube
Upgrades and options (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ship within 7 days.