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Beekeeping and Honey Equipment

Waterless PRIMO USA stainless steel melting tanks, heated transfer and heated filling for Beekeeping and Honey 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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  • 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.
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The Challenge

What Beekeeping and Honey Production Demands

Honey and beeswax must be warmed, decrystallized, clarified and bottled without unnecessary heat exposure.

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.

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Lead Times

Ship Times and Starting Prices

PRIMO ship times and starting prices by size
Size RangeCapacityStarting PriceLead TimeOrder
Small25 to 250 lbFrom $1,395Usually ships within 3 to 5 daysBuy Now
Medium350 to 1000 lbFrom $3,495Usually ships within 7 daysBuy Now
Large1500 to 7500 lbFrom $9,750Usually ships within 7 daysBuy Now
Extra Large10000 to 60000 lbFrom $38,500Usually ships within 7 daysRequest a Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do Beekeeping and Honey 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.

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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.”

Steven S., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

“These pieces of equipment are critical to our current project. We are now buying an additional PRIMO wax melter and dispensing system.”

Jessica C., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

“Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great.”

Tyson, Candle Warmers Etc.
  • NASA
  • US Army
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Honeywell
  • Siemens
  • P&G
  • Unilever
  • S.C. Johnson
  • Kroger
  • Dow
  • Sonoco
  • Alene Candles
  • Yankee Candle
  • Voluspa
  • Lush
  • Scentsy

Get a Quote for Your Beekeeping and Honey 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 GloryBee, Volcano Island Honey, Burt's Bees and Bee's Wrap.

For commercial beekeeping and honey processing, WaxMelters recommends waterless PRIMO tanks: PRIMO honey bottling and processing tanks from 7 gallons ($1,675) to 158 gallons ($7,995) to warm, decrystallize and bottle honey; PRIMO beeswax and honey separation / clarification tanks from 11 gallons ($2,170) to 110 gallons ($6,690); PRIMO heated holding tanks from 14 gallons ($1,995) to 83 gallons ($4,195); EZ-T heated transfer ($2,995); and custom hive dipping tanks built to your boxes and frames, quoted per order. Smaller standard items, including PRIMO 25 through 250, usually ship within 3 to 5 days; larger equipment, including PRIMO 350 through 1000, usually ships within 7 days. Custom items ship as quoted.

Why WaxMelters for Beekeeping and Honey Processing

  • 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, made in Ronkonkoma, New York.
  • We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
  • Waterless PRIMO heating, digital temperature control and insulated stainless vessels, with no open flame. Standard range: Up to 212°F / 100°C.
  • PRIMO melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.

Beeswax & Honey Separation / Clarification Tanks

ModelCapacityApprox. honey / beeswaxPrice
PRIMO 10 Gal11 gal (41 L)150 lb / 75 lb$2,170
PRIMO 25 Gal26 gal (98 L)300 lb / 150 lb$2,570
PRIMO 75 Gal76 gal (287 L)1,000 lb / 500 lb$5,290
PRIMO 100 Gal110 gal (416 L)1,500 lb / 750 lb$6,690

For warming, decrystallizing and bottling, see heated honey bottling and storage tanks (7 to 158 gal, $1,675 to $7,995). For holding at bottling temperature, see heated honey storage tanks (14 to 83 gal, $1,995 to $4,195). For moving honey or beeswax between tanks, see beeswax and honey transfer systems and the EZ-T heated transfer system ($2,995). Hive dipping tanks are built custom and quoted per order: see custom hive dipping tanks. Also see the full honey heating, storage, transfer and bottling systems guide. Request a recommendation.

Any upgrade or option (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ships within 7 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do I need for commercial honey processing?

A heated tank to warm and decrystallize honey, a separation / clarification tank for honey and beeswax, heated holding before bottling, heated transfer between stages, and a filler. WaxMelters builds all of it in the USA: PRIMO honey tanks from 7 gal ($1,675) to 158 gal ($7,995), clarification tanks from 11 gal ($2,170) to 110 gal ($6,690), heated holding tanks from 14 gal ($1,995) to 83 gal ($4,195) and EZ-T heated transfer ($2,995).

What is the best beeswax melter and clarification tank?

WaxMelters recommends a PRIMO beeswax and honey separation / clarification tank: waterless electric heating with digital temperature control melts beeswax gently and lets honey and wax separate in one insulated stainless tank. Sizes run from 11 gal (about 75 lb of beeswax, $2,170) to 110 gal (about 750 lb of beeswax, $6,690).

What temperature do PRIMO beekeeping tanks reach?

The standard PRIMO range is Up to 212°F / 100°C, with digital temperature control so honey is not overheated.

Do you build hive dipping tanks?

Yes. Hive dipping and wax treatment tanks are built custom around your hive boxes, frames and throughput, with electric heating and digital temperature control. They are quoted per order and ship as quoted.

How fast does WaxMelters beekeeping equipment ship?

Custom items ship as quoted. Any upgrade or option usually ships within 7 days.

Why choose WaxMelters for beekeeping equipment?

WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999. Equipment is built in Ronkonkoma, New York, in stainless steel.

Beekeeping & Honey Processing Equipment

Industrial systems for beeswax melting and clarification, honey warming and decrystallizing, heated storage, transfer, bottling, hive dipping and related apiary production workflows.

What the Equipment Must Do

Select the tank and downstream equipment around the material, operating temperature, working volume, hold time and production cadence.

Product Sensitivity

Control honey temperature and avoid unnecessary thermal exposure.

Wax Processing

Size melting and clarification equipment around beeswax volume and recovery workflow.

Transfer and Bottling

Maintain usable viscosity while moving honey or wax between process stages.

Workflow Separation

Use the beekeeping-specific system category for honey, beeswax, clarification and hive-dipping equipment.

Choosing a PRIMO Process Tank?

See how PRIMO waterless thermal processing works, including permanent heating systems, connected power, actual energy use, footprint, maintenance and long-term process fit.

Typical Thermal-Process Workflow

  1. 01

    Identify whether the job is beeswax, honey, clarification, transfer, bottling or hive dipping.

  2. 02

    Choose the PRIMO family by thermal behavior.

  3. 03

    Use beekeeping-specific clarification, storage, transfer and bottling equipment where appropriate.

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Trusted By Manufacturers in Beekeeping & Honey Processing

WaxMelters supplies industrial thermal processing, melting, conditioning, heated transfer, dispensing, and filling equipment to companies, institutions, and production facilities across this market.

Companies we have supplied (162)
  • GloryBee
  • Bee's Wrap
  • Beesline
  • Sola Bee
  • Bluecorn
  • Turtlebee & Bee Co. Root Candle
  • Taizer Apiaries
  • Hawaiian Rainbow Bees
  • Honey Glow Farm
  • Flowers Shining Everywhere/Living Libations
  • Riley Mountain Farm
  • Fair Oaks Farms
  • Blossomland Bee Supply
  • Bar 2 Bee Honey Ranch
  • Tremblay Apiaries LLC
  • Beech Technology Burt's Bees
  • The BeesWorx
  • Beelite
  • Honey House
  • Glory Bee Foods
  • Volcano Island Honey
  • Nuby Run Bees
  • Honey Gardens
  • Honey and Queens
  • Wanna Bee
  • The Honey Farm
  • Cloister Honey
  • Angel and the Bee Apothicary
  • Bees R Us
  • Cape Town Honey Merchants CC
  • Beekeeper Mike Inc
  • Mama Beehive
  • Green Valley Apiary
  • SENNES HONEY FARM LLC
  • Samalee Honey Products
  • reed honey
  • Sunrise Apiaries Supplies
  • MarkTauzer Apiaries
  • Pacific NW Honey Farm
  • Dave's Apiaries
  • Honeywell FMT
  • Dave's Bees
  • El Dorado Honey Co.
  • Kessels Little Mountain Apiaries
  • Sweet Bee Magic
  • bosler honey bees
  • West meadow apiary
  • Bee Authentic
  • Waldo Bee
  • Mtis Bee Apiaries
  • Armstrong Apiaries
  • Oxford Honey and Supplies
  • S&Bee
  • All Honey Apiary
  • Sabine Creek Honey Farm
  • northwoods apiaries
  • Wild Mountain Apiaries
  • Ebert Honey
  • Auckland Backyard Beekeepers
  • Kobold Honey Co
  • Cawdor Honey
  • Karinabee
  • BOTNOBEE LLC
  • Andrews Honey Bees
  • Whangarei Bee Club
  • Interlake Honey Producers
  • Everbee Productions Ltd.
  • King Honey Farm
  • Gentry Apiaries
  • Bee Lux
  • Hawaiian Rainbow Bees LLC
  • Carriage Hill Honey
  • ABEEGO DESIGNS, INC
  • Bee Kind Organics
  • Starrh Bees, Inc.
  • Eternal Bee
  • LAS FLORES APIARIES, INC
  • Cheyenne Honey
  • BEES PACIFIC
  • Honeywell sands pry ltd
  • WESTERVELT HONEY
  • Almanac Beer Co
  • Beelicious Inc.
  • Backyard Bee
  • FRUITWOOD ORCHARD HONEY
  • Miksa Honey Farm
  • Big Island Bees
  • Box Canyon Honey
  • Foothills Honey Co LLC
  • Cheyenne Honey LLC
  • Blue Ridge Apiaries
  • Champlain valley Apiaries
  • Bee Flower and Sun Honey
  • Rossman Apiaries Inc
  • Cooper's Honey Farm LLC
  • Bubble & Bee Organic
  • Abnormal Beer Co.
  • Ag Pollen Apiaries LLC
  • Schmitt Honey Farm
  • LilyBee Wrap
  • Mad Gardener Apiaries
  • Abeego Inc
  • Just Bee Cosmetics
  • Honey House Naturals
  • Cheeky Bee
  • Beetanicals LLC, Beessential
  • Small Bees
  • Mountain Meadow Honey, Inc.
  • Andy Miksa Honey Farm LLC
  • Beetanical Apiary
  • Twin City Bee
  • Beebagz.com
  • Moon's Gold Apiary
  • Hunnabees Honey & Co
  • Farmer's Bee
  • Honeywell International TC10
  • Uncle Wades Honey
  • Kiwiforest Bees Ltd
  • Bee the Light Chandlers, LLC
  • Kellers Apiary
  • My Sweetest Honey
  • T&m apiary
  • Jepska Honeybread
  • Donald's Honey
  • Akron Honey Company
  • Mackrill Honey Farm & Sales Inc
  • BeeLuminous Taos
  • MACKRILL HONEY FARMS & SALES INC
  • Messner Bee Farm
  • Bee Kind
  • Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm
  • EastVan bees
  • JESTER BEE CO
  • Adam's Honey
  • Anellabees
  • Register Family Bee Farm
  • Sticky Beesness
  • Ebert Honey LLC
  • Hipbees
  • Foxhound Bee Company
  • Zeller & Sons Honey Co.
  • Canadian beeseal
  • Bee Natural
  • Farm & Bee, LLC
  • Raw Texas Honey
  • Boards honey farm
  • Fruitwood Orchards Honey
  • Beelite Inc
  • Greenbluff Honey Farm
  • jjjbees
  • blue label apiaries
  • Portland Bee Balm
  • Beehive Industries
  • Weeks Honey Farm
  • Little Bee of Connecticut
  • Arkansas Honeyworks
  • Rare Hawaiian Honey Company
  • BEAUTY BEE
  • Avital's Apiaries
  • Morell Apiaries LLC
  • Beeline LLC
  • Taos Bee

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