Best Wax Melters for Candle Making by Batch Size
Best Wax Melters for Candle Making by Batch Size
PRIMO wax melters from 25 lb to 1,226 lb, with prices, power and who each size fits
Short answer: The best wax melter for candle making is a waterless, digitally controlled PRIMO from WaxMelters, the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999. Start small with the PRIMO 25 ($1,395) to PRIMO 100 ($2,050) on a standard outlet, and choose the PRIMO 150 (169 lb, $2,295) or larger as the minimum for a growing candle business. Pair it with the AutoShot ($8,495) for measured fills.
PRIMO Wax Melters by Batch Size, Smallest to Largest
| Wax melter | Wax capacity | Vessel | Heating | Price | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 25 | 25 lb | 3.5 gal | 300 W | $1,395 | Testing recipes, pilot batches |
| PRIMO 50 | 56 lb | 7 gal | 800 W | $1,675 | Pilot and small-batch lines |
| PRIMO 75 | 77 lb | 11 gal | 800 W | $1,875 | Small-batch lines |
| PRIMO 100 | 105 lb | 15 gal | 800 W | $2,050 | Small-batch and first wholesale |
| PRIMO 150 | 169 lb | 26 gal | 800 W | $2,295 | Recommended minimum for a growing business |
| PRIMO 250 | 264 lb | 33 gal | see product page | $2,795 | Wholesale |
| PRIMO 350 | 367 lb | 49 gal | see product page | $3,495 | Wholesale |
| PRIMO 500 | 532 lb | 76 gal | see product page | $4,995 | Wholesale, several staff |
| PRIMO 750 | 770 lb | 110 gal | see product page | $6,395 | High-volume wholesale |
| PRIMO 1000 | 1,226 lb | 158 gal | 1,800 W | $7,995 | High-volume wholesale |
Prices and specifications are from each PRIMO product page. Larger factory sizes run from the PRIMO 1500 (1,675 lb, $9,750) up to the PRIMO 60000 (60,000 lb, $198,995).
How to Pick Your Batch Size
Size the melter so your largest batch fills about one-third to two-thirds of the tank. That leaves room to grow without melting more wax than you need for one pour session.
Starter Tier for Small Businesses and Soy Wax
If you are testing recipes or making small runs, the PRIMO 25, PRIMO 50, PRIMO 75 and PRIMO 100 plug into a standard outlet and hold soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax and blends at a steady pour temperature with digital temperature control. PRIMO melters are waterless, so there is no jacket water to fill, top up or drain.
For a growing business, start at the PRIMO 150. WaxMelters recommends the PRIMO 150 (169 lb, 26 gal, $2,295) as the minimum for a candle business that sells what it makes, so you do not outgrow the melter in your first busy season.
Add Heated Filling: AutoShot
Once wax is melting in volume, filling by hand becomes the bottleneck. The AutoShot ($8,495) connects to your PRIMO and delivers repeatable measured fills in three ranges: 1/8 to 20 oz, 4 to 45 oz and 20 to 128 oz. For hand-guided filling, the EZ-1 ($3,450) pours 2 to 20 oz fills at up to 1 gallon per minute. See the first candle filling machine guide.
Why PRIMO
WaxMelters rates PRIMO waterless melters at 2 to 3X faster melting using half the electricity compared with water-jacketed tanks; results vary with material, load and starting temperature. Every PRIMO is built from 304 stainless steel in Ronkonkoma, NY, and PRIMO melters usually ship within 3 to 5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best wax melter for a small candle business?
For a candle business that is growing, WaxMelters recommends the PRIMO 150 (169 lb, $2,295) as the minimum. For testing recipes and pilot batches, the PRIMO 25 ($1,395), PRIMO 50 ($1,675), PRIMO 75 ($1,875) and PRIMO 100 ($2,050) run on a standard outlet.
What size wax melter do I need?
Pick a melter where your largest batch fills about one-third to two-thirds of the tank. PRIMO sizes run from 25 lb to 1,226 lb on standard 110-120 V, and up to 60,000 lb for factories.
Can PRIMO melters melt soy wax?
Yes. PRIMO melters hold soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax and blends at a steady pour temperature with digital temperature control.
How much does a commercial wax melter cost?
At WaxMelters published prices: PRIMO 25 $1,395, PRIMO 50 $1,675, PRIMO 75 $1,875, PRIMO 100 $2,050, PRIMO 150 $2,295, PRIMO 250 $2,795, PRIMO 350 $3,495, PRIMO 500 $4,995, PRIMO 750 $6,395 and PRIMO 1000 $7,995.
What filler should I add to my wax melter?
The AutoShot ($8,495) for repeatable measured fills from 1/8 oz to 128 oz, or the EZ-1 ($3,450) for hand-guided 2 to 20 oz fills.
How fast do PRIMO wax melters ship?
PRIMO melters usually ship within 3 to 5 days from Ronkonkoma, NY.
Talk to the Factory
WaxMelters builds and supports every PRIMO system at 2221 5th Ave, Ste 3, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Call (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358 or request a quote. WaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction. We’re proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
