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Best Lip Balm & Cosmetic Filling Machine
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AutoShot System: Automated Heated Wax Filling Machine
Usually ships within 3 to 5 daysfrom $8,495Buy Now
EZ-1: Semi-Automatic Heated Wax Dispensing Machine
Usually ships within 3 to 5 daysfrom $3,450Buy Now
QUATTRO 4-Head Automated Heated Wax Filling System
Usually ships within 7 to 21 daysfrom $29,995Buy Now
Pour X-Press 1000 Semi-Automatic Wax Melting & Filling System
Usually ships within 3 to 5 daysfrom $6,295Buy Now
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 (Ronkonkoma, NY), serving businesses of every size, from growing manufacturers to mega-cap Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, across every industry.
Lip balm, balm, salve & cosmetic filling
A heated lip balm filling machine keeps lip balm, salve or cosmetic product molten all the way from the heated tank to the tube, tin or jar. WaxMelters builds them in the USA: the AutoValve gravity filler ($5,495) and AutoShot automated filler ($8,495), both listed for 1/8 to 20 oz fills, the hand-guided EZ-1 ($3,450) for 2 to 20 oz jars and tins, and the QUATTRO and OCTO multi-head fillers. AutoValve, AutoShot and EZ-1 usually ship within 3 to 5 days.
WaxMelters customers include Burt's Bees, P&G, Bradford Soap and Scentsy.
- Fills from 1/8 oz
- Heated tank-to-nozzle path
- 120 V fillers
- Made in the USA
Commercial lip balm making equipment, in one answer: a commercial lip balm line needs a heated melting tank sized to your batch, a way to blend butters, oils and flavor while the batch stays at temperature, and a heated filler whose range starts at your smallest tube. WaxMelters builds the whole line in the USA: PRIMO melters from the PRIMO 25 ($1,395), the AutoValve ($5,495) and AutoShot ($8,495) fillers listed for 1/8 to 20 oz lip balm tubes, the hand-guided EZ-1 ($3,450) for jars and tins, and the QUATTRO ($29,995) and OCTO ($52,995) for 4 and 8 fills per cycle. PRIMO 25 through 250, AutoValve, AutoShot and EZ-1 usually ship within 3 to 5 days; QUATTRO and OCTO usually ship within 7 to 21 days.
Short answer: For lip balm, balms, salves and other cosmetics that are filled hot, choose a heated lip balm filling machine with a fully heated path from tank to container and a fill range that starts at your smallest container. At WaxMelters that is the AutoShot automated single-head filler ($8,495) in its 3000 configuration, listed for 1/8 to 20 oz pours, fed by a PRIMO melter or PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank. For a gravity layout, the AutoValve 3000 ($5,495, 1/8 to 20 oz) fills without a pump. For hand-guided pours into 2 to 20 oz jars and tins, use the EZ-1 ($3,450). For production volume, QUATTRO fills 1 to 4 containers per cycle ($29,995) and OCTO fills 1 to 8 ($52,995).
Fillers, specs and prices
Recommended WaxMelters Models and What Each Is for
| Model | What it is for | Fill range | Price (Oct 2026) | Filler power | Usually Ships Within* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoShot | Automated single-head filling: measured single shots or repeating cycles from a heated pump and hose; the melter can sit anywhere | 1/8 to 20 oz (3000), 4 to 45 oz (4500), 20 to 128 oz (9000) | $8,495 | 450 W, 120 V | 3 to 5 days |
| AutoValve | Automated filling by gravity through a heated valve; no pump or hose; the tank sits above the fill point | 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $5,495 | 100 W, 120 V | 3 to 5 days |
| EZ-1 | Operator-controlled heated dispensing for mixed containers, short runs and frequent product changes | About 2 to 20 oz; up to about 1 GPM | $3,450 | 450 W, 120 V | 3 to 5 days |
| QUATTRO | Automated filling of 1 to 4 containers per cycle, with individual control at each position | 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $29,995 | 1,100 W, 120 V | Usually ships within 7 to 21 days |
| OCTO | Automated filling of 1 to 8 containers per cycle for higher-output lines | 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $52,995 | 1,500 W, 120 V | Usually ships within 7 to 21 days |
| Pour X-Press 2000 / 3000 | PRIMO melter plus AutoShot on one mobile stainless platform (3000 is fully enclosed) | 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $11,195 / $13,995 | See product page | 3 to 5 days / 7 days |
*Shipping times as stated on each product page (October 2026); QUATTRO and OCTO ship crated by freight. Each filler needs a heated supply tank (see below).
How to Choose a Heated Lip Balm Filling Machine
- Start with your smallest and largest fill. AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO and OCTO come in three ranges: 3000 (1/8 to 20 oz), 4500 (4 to 45 oz) and 9000 (20 to 128 oz). The EZ-1 is recommended for about 2 to 20 oz containers. Send WaxMelters your exact fill volume and container (tube, tin or jar) so it can confirm the configuration.
- Match the temperature. Fillers run up to 212°F / 100°C as standard, with an optional X-Treme range of up to 300°F / 149°C.
- Plan for thicker products. EZ-1 and AutoShot offer a high-viscosity pump (+$1,000) and a variable-speed pump (+$695). QUATTRO (+$2,000) and OCTO (+$4,000) also offer a high-viscosity pump. Final specifications depend on your product, so send its details to WaxMelters to confirm the configuration.
- Choose the level of automation. Operator-controlled (EZ-1) for frequent changes and short runs; automated single-head (AutoShot or AutoValve) for repeatable measured fills; multi-head (QUATTRO or OCTO) when your team can stage containers fast enough for 4 or 8 positions.
- Choose the heated supply. WaxMelters recommends Standard PRIMO for waxes, butters and other solids that mainly need melting, and PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for finished formulas (creams, lotions, emulsions) that must hold a stable temperature and viscosity before filling.
- Check cleaning and materials. The fillers are heated stainless steel and PTFE (Teflon). EZ-1, AutoShot and AutoValve offer an upgrade to a complete food-grade stainless filler, ball valve and fittings (+$1,000 on EZ-1 and AutoShot, +$250 on AutoValve).
Sizing the Heated Tank That Feeds the Filler
Size the heated supply around what the filler actually uses in a shift, plus room to grow. The tank, pump, hose and dispensing head all stay heated, so the product reaches the container at a steady temperature.
| Tank | Capacity | Heating | Price (Oct 2026) | Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb (11 kg) / 3.5 gal | 300 W | $1,395 | Melting wax and butter phases for small batches |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb (25 kg) / 7 gal | 800 W | $1,675 | Growing balm and salve batches |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb (48 kg) / 15 gal | 800 W | $2,050 | Larger wax and butter batches |
| PRIMO 3 Thermal Conditioning | 3.5 gal | 300 W | $1,645 | Holding a finished formula at stable viscosity |
| PRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning | 11 gal | 1,480 W | $2,300 | Mid-size finished-formula batches |
| PRIMO 25 Thermal Conditioning | 26 gal | 1,580 W | $2,900 | Production holding ahead of a multi-head filler |
More sizes: PRIMO wax melting tanks and PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks. Fillers connect to a compatible existing tank through a standard 1-inch valve connection.
Typical Cosmetic Filling Workflow
- Melt raw waxes and butters, or condition the finished formulation.
- Blend or hold at the required process temperature.
- Feed the heated filler at a stable viscosity and fill.
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).
- The industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, 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
What commercial lip balm making equipment do I need?
A heated melting tank sized to your largest batch, a way to blend butters, oils and flavor at temperature, and a heated filler that starts at your smallest container. WaxMelters builds all of it in the USA: PRIMO melters from 25 lb ($1,395), AutoValve ($5,495) or AutoShot ($8,495) fillers listed for 1/8 to 20 oz tubes, the EZ-1 ($3,450) for jars and tins, and QUATTRO or OCTO for 4 or 8 fills per cycle.
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 heated lip balm filling machine?
For automated, repeatable lip balm fills, WaxMelters recommends the AutoShot in its 3000 configuration ($8,495), listed for 1/8 to 20 oz pours, with a heated pump, hose and dispensing head. The AutoValve 3000 ($5,495) fills the same range by gravity when the tank can sit above the fill point.
What is the best lip balm filling machine for growing production?
For lip balm tubes and small tins, choose a 3000 configuration, listed for 1/8 to 20 oz fills. The AutoValve 3000 ($5,495) is the lowest-priced automated option; it fills by gravity, so the tank must sit above the fill point. The AutoShot System ($8,495) adds a heated pump and hose, so the melter can sit anywhere. The EZ-1 ($3,450) is for hand-guided pours into about 2 to 20 oz jars and tins.
Can a WaxMelters filler fill lip balm tubes and small tins?
The 3000 configuration of AutoShot, AutoValve, QUATTRO and OCTO is listed for 1/8 to 20 oz pours. Send WaxMelters your exact fill volume and container so it can confirm the configuration before you order.
How much does a lip balm filling machine cost?
At WaxMelters' published prices (October 2026): EZ-1 $3,450, AutoValve $5,495, AutoShot $8,495, QUATTRO $29,995 and OCTO $52,995. Each filler needs a heated supply tank, from the PRIMO 25 melter ($1,395) or the PRIMO 3 Thermal Conditioning tank ($1,645). The Pour X-Press 2000 ($11,195) combines a PRIMO melter and an AutoShot on one platform.
How fast does a lip balm filler ship?
As stated on each product page: EZ-1, AutoValve and AutoShot usually ship within 3 to 5 days, the Pour X-Press 2000 in 3 to 5 days and the Pour X-Press 3000 in 7 days. QUATTRO and OCTO are crated for freight and usually ship within 7 to 21 days.
Do I need a separate melter?
Yes. The fillers connect to a compatible melting or holding tank through a standard 1-inch valve connection. The Pour X-Press 2000 ($11,195) and 3000 ($13,995) combine a PRIMO melter and an AutoShot on one platform.
Which tank should feed the filler?
Standard PRIMO for waxes, butters and other solids that mainly need melting (from the PRIMO 25, $1,395). PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for finished formulas that must stay at a stable temperature and viscosity before filling (from the PRIMO 3, $1,645).
Can the fillers handle thicker balms and salves?
EZ-1 and AutoShot offer a high-viscosity pump (+$1,000) and a variable-speed pump (+$695); QUATTRO and OCTO offer a high-viscosity pump. Final specifications depend on the product, so send its details to WaxMelters to confirm the configuration.
How do I change products between batches?
Close the ball valve and run the pump until the system is empty. For the next batch, preheat, open the valve, run the new product through and discard the first few ounces. The pump, hose and filling head do not need to come apart.
What power do the fillers need?
AutoShot and EZ-1 use 450 W at 120 V (4 A) or 240 V (2 A); AutoValve uses 100 W. A 220 to 240 V electronic adapter is a $150 option, and 480 V and 600 V configurations are available.
Get a Recommendation
Send your product, fill sizes, containers, daily output and electrical service to WaxMelters for a sizing and configuration recommendation: our online quote form. Prices are published on each product page.
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Upgrades and options (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ship within 7 days.