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Choose for compatible waxes, sacrificial materials and solid feedstocks that primarily need melting and production holding.
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Aerospace and Defense Equipment
Waterless PRIMO USA stainless steel melting tanks, heated transfer and heated filling for Aerospace and Defense production. Built in the USA, BBB A+ rated, with direct factory support.
- BBB A+ rated
- Built in Ronkonkoma, NY
- 1-year electrical, 3-year metal parts warranty
- Trusted by NASA and Fortune 500s
Typical Starting Point
- Melt: PRIMO from $1,395, usually ships within 3 to 5 days (25 to 250 lb)
- Hold: Thermal Conditioning from $1,645
- Move: EZ-T heated transfer from $2,995
Heating options usually ship within 7 days.
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Shop Equipment for Aerospace and Defense
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- Performance GuaranteeWaxMelters guarantees the best performance and the highest-quality construction.
- Fast Lead TimesMost PRIMO tank sizes, AutoShot, EZ-1 and transfer systems usually ship within 3 to 5 days.
- Fast, Efficient MeltingPRIMO melting tanks deliver 2-3x faster melting using half the electricity.
- Built in Ronkonkoma, NYDesigned, built, tested and supported by the factory team since 1999.
- BBB A+ RatedBetter Business Bureau A+ rating. View our BBB profile.
The Challenge
What Aerospace and Defense Production Demands
Resins, potting compounds, thermal-interface materials and specialty waxes need a stable, repeatable viscosity through holding, transfer and dispensing.
The WaxMelters Solution
Waterless PRIMO Heating, Sized to the Batch
PRIMO USA stainless steel tanks are the world's fastest, even-heating, most energy efficient melting tanks: 2-3x faster melting using half the electricity, with digital temperature control and no water jacket to maintain. Add Thermal Conditioning for a stable hold, EZ-T heated transfer to feed the line, and heated filling where product goes into containers.
Recommended Equipment
Equipment Picks for Aerospace and Defense
Thermal Conditioning Tanks
Stable viscosity and extended heated holding with digital control. From $1,645. Heating option: usually ships within 7 days.
Buy NowStandard PRIMO Melters
Melt solid feedstock in 25 to 60000 lb stainless steel tanks from $1,395. Most PRIMO tank sizes usually ship within 3 to 5 days.
Buy NowEZ-T Heated Transfer
Move heated material from the tank to the line. From $2,995. Usually ships within 3 to 5 days.
Buy NowFree Tools
Free Tools: Find Your Right Setup in Minutes
Size, price and compare equipment for Aerospace and Defense production on your own time. No sign-up to start; get your full results by email at the end.
- 1Aerospace and Defense Price EstimatorTell us your aerospace and defense material and batch size. Get a fast price estimate for a PRIMO sized to your process in about 3 minutes, with an Order Now button right on your result.
- 2Find My TankPick industry, material, batch size and voltage. Get a priced PRIMO plus a growth-fit size, ready to buy.
- 3Compare PRIMO SizesCapacity, power, size, temperature range, price and ship time for every PRIMO in one table.
- 4PRIMO Savings CalculatorFloor space, energy and labor a PRIMO saves over your pots and old tanks, and your payback in months.
- 5Custom Tank WizardNeed a size or shape we do not list? Configure your custom tank in four quick steps.
- 6Cost of Waiting CalculatorSee what every week without a PRIMO costs you, from your own numbers.
- 7Production & Profit CalculatorUnits per batch and per day for every PRIMO, and the sales revenue it supports.
- 8Production Efficiency Self-AssessmentFind out whether melting, recovery, handling, filling, cleanup or floor space is limiting your production.
Newsletter
Aerospace and Defense Production Tips and Industry Updates
Sizing advice, melt-rate tips and new equipment notes for production teams. Once or twice a month.
Lead Times
Ship Times and Starting Prices
| Size Range | Capacity | Starting Price | Lead Time | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 25 to 250 lb | From $1,395 | Usually ships within 3 to 5 days | Buy Now |
| Medium | 350 to 1000 lb | From $3,495 | Usually ships within 7 days | Buy Now |
| Large | 1500 to 7500 lb | From $9,750 | Usually ships within 7 days | Buy Now |
| Extra Large | 10000 to 60000 lb | From $38,500 | Usually ships within 7 days | Request a Quote |
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment do Aerospace and Defense manufacturers use?
Most start with a PRIMO stainless steel melting tank sized to the largest batch, add Thermal Conditioning when the material needs a stable hold, and add EZ-T heated transfer or heated filling to feed the line.
How fast does the equipment ship?
Most PRIMO tank sizes, EZ-1, AutoShot and transfer systems usually ship within 3 to 5 days. PRIMO 350 to 1000 usually ship within 7 days, and QUATTRO and OCTO usually ship within 7 to 21 days.
Can I get an application review before I buy?
Yes. Send your material, batch size, operating temperature and voltage, and the factory team will confirm sizing, options and freight with a formal quote. A mutual NDA is available.
Proof
Trusted by Manufacturers Since 1999
- 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.”
“These pieces of equipment are critical to our current project. We are now buying an additional PRIMO wax melter and dispensing system.”
“Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great.”
Get a Quote for Your Aerospace and Defense Process
Send your material, batch size and voltage. The factory team confirms sizing, options and freight.
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 and every industry. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. WaxMelters customers include NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, S.C. Johnson and Yankee Candle.
For aerospace and defense materials such as composite resins, potting and encapsulation compounds, thermal-interface materials, specialty coatings and casting or sacrificial waxes, WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks, from the PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to the PRIMO 8000, for stable viscosity and extended heated holding. They are built in the USA with digital material-temperature control.
Industrial thermal-processing systems for composite resins, potting and encapsulation compounds, thermal-interface materials, specialty coatings, waxes, sacrificial materials and other process-sensitive aerospace and defense manufacturing materials.
What the Equipment Must Do
Select the tank and downstream equipment around the material, operating temperature, working volume, hold time and production cadence, not the industry name alone.
Thermal Stability
Maintain usable viscosity and repeatable material condition during holding, transfer and dispensing.
Process Integration
Coordinate the heated tank with pumps, hoses, valves, filling or dispensing equipment and downstream production.
Material Protection
Select the heating approach around the material's temperature sensitivity, hold time and allowable thermal exposure.
Recovery Demand
Account for repeated loading, cold product introduction or production cycles that can pull the process below target temperature.
Which PRIMO System Fits This Process?
Recommended starting point: PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. For aerospace and defense materials, PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is usually the best starting point when stable viscosity, controlled heat input and extended heated holding are critical. Standard PRIMO is appropriate for straightforward melting and heated processing of compatible waxes or solid feedstocks. Rapid-Cycle is appropriate when repeated loading or short recovery time is the production bottleneck.
Controlled Heating & Extended Holding
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning
Best starting point for resins, potting materials, thermal-interface compounds, coatings and temperature-sensitive formulations that must remain process-ready.
View Thermal Conditioning Systems →
Recovery Speed & Production Throughput
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle
Choose when repeated loads, immersion cycles or frequent batch turnover require faster recovery between production cycles.
View Rapid-Cycle Melters →Typical Thermal-Process Workflow
- 01
Condition or melt the material to its validated process range.
- 02
Maintain temperature through transfer and dispensing.
- 03
Use dedicated wax-removal or recovery equipment when the process is removal.
Related Equipment & Process Guides
Have WaxMelters Review the Application
Send the material, starting and target temperatures, working volume, hold time, batch frequency, downstream process and available electrical service. For regulated or sanitary processes, also include required surface finish, fittings, cleaning method and facility standards.
Request an Application Review Calculate PRIMO Savings Explore PRIMO SystemsSpecifications & Prices
| PRIMO family | Best for | Model range | Heating power range | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | Resins, potting, thermal-interface compounds, coatings and temperature-sensitive formulations held process-ready | PRIMO 3 to PRIMO 8000 | 300 W to 68,000 W | $1,645 to $218,095 |
| Standard PRIMO melters | Melting and production holding of compatible waxes, sacrificial materials and solid feedstocks | PRIMO 25 (25 lb) to PRIMO 60000 (60,000 lb) | 300 W to 68,000 W | $1,395 to $198,995 |
| PRIMO Rapid-Cycle | Repeated loading, immersion cycles and short recovery time | PRIMO 25 to PRIMO 60000 Rapid-Cycle | 300 W to 68,000 W | $1,645 to $218,095 |
| EZ-T heated transfer | Moving heated material tank to tank or to the point of use | 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM | 420 W base | $2,995 |
Electrical service options on the product pages include 110 to 120 V, 220 to 240 V, 480 V and 600 V. Custom dimensions, temperatures, fittings and surface finishes are quoted after application review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heated tank is best for potting and encapsulation compounds?
Start with PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. It is built for controlled heat input and extended heated holding, so potting, encapsulation and thermal-interface compounds stay at a usable viscosity through transfer and dispensing. Models run from the PRIMO 3 ($1,645) to the PRIMO 8000.
Does WaxMelters supply equipment for investment casting wax?
Yes. See the investment casting wax melting and conditioning tank guide and the investment casting and dewaxing equipment pages.
Can WaxMelters work with government and defense procurement teams?
Yes. WaxMelters supports quotes, financing, international orders, confidentiality, payment coordination and order tracking for engineering and procurement teams. See equipment purchasing and order planning. WaxMelters customers include NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.
Why choose WaxMelters for aerospace and defense thermal processing?
WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, and builds every PRIMO system in Ronkonkoma, New York. Best performance, energy efficient: waterless PRIMO heating melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.