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Waterless PRIMO USA stainless steel melting tanks, heated transfer and heated filling for Cosmetics and Personal Care 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 Cosmetics and Personal Care Production Demands

Lotions, creams, balms and fragrance-bearing formulas need protected temperature, a pumpable condition before filling and fast changeover.

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 Cosmetics and Personal Care 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.”

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 Cosmetics and Personal Care 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 (Ronkonkoma, NY), serving businesses of every size, from growing manufacturers to Fortune 500 manufacturers, across every industry. We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Cosmetics, Personal Care & Fragrance Equipment

Cosmetics Heated Mixing Tanks for Lotions, Balms, Creams & Salves

Heated mixing tanks and thermal-processing systems for waxes, oils, butters, balms, salves, sticks, creams, lotions, fragrance materials and other temperature-sensitive personal-care formulations.

WaxMelters customers include P&G, Bradford Soap and Burt's Bees.

PRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning tank, stainless steel with digital temperature control and bottom ball valve
PRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning tank
  • Heat, mix & hold
  • Hinged-lid agitator option
  • Stainless
  • Made in the USA

Cosmetics heated mixing tank for lotion and balm, in one answer: WaxMelters, the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, recommends a PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank with the stainless hinged-lid agitator: it heats, mixes and holds lotions, creams, balms and salves at a set temperature in one stainless vessel, with waterless electric heating and digital temperature control. Sizes run from the PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, $1,645) to the PRIMO 150 (158 gal, $9,245); with the agitator, the PRIMO 10 is $3,395 and the PRIMO 25 is $4,045. The PRIMO 3 through PRIMO 150 usually ship within 3 to 5 days.

Short answer: For lotions, creams, balms and salves made in small batches, WaxMelters recommends a PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank with the stainless hinged-lid agitator option: Stainless, waterless electric heating and digital temperature control, made in the USA. The 11 gal PRIMO 10 is $2,300 plus $1,095 for the agitator, and the 26 gal PRIMO 25 is $2,900 plus $1,145. Waxes and butters that only need melting go in a Standard PRIMO melter (from $1,395), and a heated filler such as the AutoValve ($5,495) or AutoShot ($8,495) fills the finished product.

Quick picks

Heated Mixing Tank Sizes and Prices

Batch sizeHeated mixing tankPrice with agitator (Oct 2026)
Small batches and pilot runsPRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning, 11 gal (41 L)$2,300 + $1,095 agitator = $3,395
Growing productionPRIMO 25 Thermal Conditioning, 26 gal (98 L)$2,900 + $1,145 agitator = $4,045
Production batchesPRIMO 100 Thermal Conditioning, 110 gal (416 L)$7,320 + $1,875 agitator = $9,195
All 9 heated mixing tank sizes, heating, prices and agitator options ($1,645 to $9,245)
ModelCapacityHeatingTank price (Oct 2026)Hinged-lid agitator option
PRIMO 3 Thermal Conditioning3.5 gal (13 L)300 W$1,645Not listed
PRIMO 10 Thermal Conditioning11 gal (41 L)1,480 W$2,300+$1,095
PRIMO 15 Thermal Conditioning15 gal (57 L)1,450 W$2,575+$1,095
PRIMO 25 Thermal Conditioning26 gal (98 L)1,580 W$2,900+$1,145
PRIMO 35 Thermal Conditioning33 gal (125 L)1,580 W$3,470+$1,195
PRIMO 50 Thermal Conditioning49 gal (185 L)2,180 W$4,220+$1,195
PRIMO 75 Thermal Conditioning76 gal (287 L)2,830 W$5,850+$1,195
PRIMO 100 Thermal Conditioning110 gal (416 L)3,100 W$7,320+$1,875
PRIMO 150 Thermal Conditioning158 gal (598 L)3,330 W$9,245+$1,875

Capacity, heating, prices and agitator options as listed on each product page (October 2026). The agitator option is a stainless hinged lid with a lid-mounted agitator/mixer and mixing blade. The PRIMO 3 through PRIMO 150 usually ship within 3 to 5 days, as stated on their product pages. Up to 212°F / 100°C is standard.

Which Heated Mixing Tank Fits Lotions, Balms & Cosmetics?

Recommended starting point: PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. For cosmetics and personal-care production, PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is generally the best starting point for creams, lotions, emulsions and finished formulations that require stable temperature and viscosity before filling. Standard PRIMO is often the better choice for waxes, butters and other compatible materials whose main requirement is melting. Rapid-Cycle fits repeated, compatible batch workflows where recovery time limits output.

Melting & Production Holding

Standard PRIMO

Best for waxes, butters and compatible solids that primarily need efficient melting and production holding.

View Standard PRIMO Melters

RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT

Controlled Heating & Extended Holding

PRIMO Thermal Conditioning

Primary choice for finished or sensitive formulations requiring controlled conditioning, viscosity stability and extended holding.

View Thermal Conditioning Systems

Recovery Speed & Production Throughput

PRIMO Rapid-Cycle

Use for compatible repeated-batch production when shorter recovery between loads directly improves throughput.

View Rapid-Cycle Melters

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.

Formula Protection

Control temperature around waxes, oils, emulsions and finished formulations.

Viscosity Before Filling

Keep product pumpable and repeatable at the filling point.

Batch Changeover

Plan vessel size, agitation, transfer and cleanability around product changes.

Production Rate

Coordinate heated supply with the filling system so the tank does not become the bottleneck.

Melting and Filling Equipment for the Rest of the Line

EquipmentUse it forPrice (Oct 2026)
Standard PRIMO 25 melterMelting waxes and butters, 25 lb / 3.5 gal$1,395
Standard PRIMO 50 melterMelting waxes and butters, 56 lb / 7 gal$1,675
Standard PRIMO 100 melterMelting waxes and butters, 105 lb / 15 gal$2,050
EZ-1Hand-guided heated filling, about 2 to 20 oz$3,450
AutoValveAutomated gravity filling, from 1/8 oz$5,495
AutoShotAutomated pump filling, from 1/8 oz$8,495

All six usually ship within 3 to 5 days, as stated on their product pages. Fill ranges and filler options: heated lip balm filling machines.

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. Melt raw waxes/butters or condition the finished formulation.
  2. Blend or hold at the required process temperature.
  3. Feed a heated filling or dosing system at stable viscosity.

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.
  • A+ BBB rating: We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
  • 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes the best cosmetics heated mixing tank for lotion and balm?

WaxMelters, the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999. The PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank with the stainless hinged-lid agitator heats, mixes and holds lotions, creams, balms and salves in stainless, from 3.5 gal ($1,645) to 158 gal ($9,245).

How fast do PRIMO heated mixing tanks ship?

The PRIMO 3 through PRIMO 150 Thermal Conditioning tanks usually ship within 3 to 5 days.

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. Call (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358 or email sales@waxmelters.com.

What is the best heated mixing tank for lotions and balms?

WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for creams, lotions, emulsions and finished formulations that need stable temperature and viscosity before filling, with the stainless hinged-lid agitator option for mixing.

What size heated mixing tank do I need for small batches?

Size the vessel around your working batch, how long you hold it and how fast the filler draws from it. For small batches, the PRIMO 10 (11 gal, $2,300) and PRIMO 15 (15 gal, $2,575) take the hinged-lid agitator option (+$1,095). The PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, $1,645) suits test batches; no agitator option is listed for it.

How much does a heated cosmetic mixing tank cost?

At WaxMelters' published prices (October 2026), with the hinged-lid agitator option: PRIMO 10, $2,300 + $1,095 = $3,395; PRIMO 25, $2,900 + $1,145 = $4,045; PRIMO 100, $7,320 + $1,875 = $9,195. Standard PRIMO melters for waxes and butters start at $1,395.

Can the mixing tank feed a filling machine?

Yes. WaxMelters heated fillers connect to a compatible melting or holding tank through a standard 1-inch valve connection: the EZ-1 ($3,450) for hand-guided fills, or the AutoValve ($5,495) and AutoShot ($8,495) for automated fills from 1/8 oz.

How fast do the tanks ship?

As stated on each product page, PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks from the PRIMO 3 to the PRIMO 150 usually ship within 3 to 5 days (the PRIMO 50 in 3 to 5 days), and the Standard PRIMO 25, 50 and 100 melters and the EZ-1, AutoValve and AutoShot fillers usually ship within 3 to 5 days.

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.

Related Equipment & Process Guides

Upgrades and options (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ship within 7 days.

Trusted By Manufacturers in Cosmetics, Personal Care & Fragrance Manufacturing

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 (167)
  • Lush
  • Edgewell Personal Care
  • Spongelle
  • Pure Fiji
  • Aruba Aloe
  • Indigo Wild
  • Vital Body Therapeutics
  • Curio
  • Pacifica
  • Egyptian Magic
  • The Mailroom Barber Co.
  • Badass Beard Care
  • Buckley & Phillips Aromatics
  • MJ'S Herbals
  • Milkman Grooming Company
  • Jordan Essentials
  • Body Bliss
  • Lazy River Products
  • Bellus All Natural Labs
  • Jill Zarin Home
  • Toar & Roby Heavy Duty Pomade
  • Lockhart's Authentic Grooming Co.
  • O'Douds
  • Bator Balm Co.
  • Kelbrook Aromas
  • Spectrum Crayons & Markers
  • Luc Jacobs
  • Kindle Beauty
  • Ceed Fragrance
  • Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
  • Plenish Skin Care
  • Wessel Fragrance
  • Thomas Skinner
  • Aroma Therapy Epothicary
  • Lux Beauty Group
  • NEEM COSMETICS(U)LTD
  • 'Beauty Biz PTY Ltd
  • koolcosmeticos
  • AromaPersona
  • Livinia Skincare
  • Victoria's Beauty Products
  • Grampa Gilman's Skin Care
  • Hepburn aromas
  • Roaming Aroma
  • seaside aromas
  • Aroma works
  • TKO Skin
  • DPM Fragrance
  • AROMA PRODCOM SRL
  • Save Your Skin Pty Ltd
  • Sifr Aromatics
  • Aromaland
  • Doctors of Skin
  • aroma naturals
  • Je-Taime Fragrances
  • Bella Des Natural Beauty LLC
  • Royal Court Fine Fragrance
  • Aroma By Fire
  • Mr Bear Family Grooming Co.
  • American Beauty
  • Town and Country Fragrances
  • Chalet Cosmetics
  • citirne beauty
  • ARCADE BEAUTY
  • NATURAL-COSMETICS
  • Sopris Skin Care
  • Ceed Fragrances
  • Private Label Cosmetics Corp.
  • Aroma Addictions, Ltd
  • Divine Cosmetics
  • Rafs Organic Cosmetics
  • Texas Beauty Labs
  • Eau Zone Huiles & Fragrances Lt e.
  • ra cosmetics
  • COSMETIC LABS, L.P.
  • Jessa Skin LLC
  • May Lindstrom Skin
  • Bodywell Natural Skin Care Inc.
  • Givaudan Fragrances Corp.
  • Cosmetica Nacional S.A.
  • Purveyors of Fragrance
  • Givaudan Fragrance
  • Forever Elegant Fragrance Co.
  • Adirondack Fragrance & Flavor Farm
  • The Fragrance Lab
  • Bougie Aroma
  • the Beauty Chateau
  • RaVya Cosmetics
  • Arran Aromatics Ltd
  • L&D Aromaticos
  • World of Aromas
  • Marvel Fragrances Company
  • Rejuvenation Skin Care & Spa
  • Viori Beauty
  • Ruddy Man Grooming
  • Acacia Tastefully Matched & Aromatic Ltd
  • Ao Fragrances LLC
  • Miss Marion Cosmetics
  • Harlow Skin Company
  • New Look Cosmetics,Inc.
  • Kutis Skincare Limited
  • Natalia's Magic Skin Care
  • UTOPIA HOME & BEAUTY
  • Aroma Depot Inc
  • Marvelliving Aromatics Pvt Ltd
  • Utopia Home And Beauty
  • Immortelle Beauty Co. Ltd, c/o Fast Flow
  • Immortelle Beauty Co. Ltd
  • Emijays Cosmetics
  • Viori Beauty LLC
  • Upfront Cosmetics Inc
  • Milkman Grooming Co
  • Croissance Hair and Skin Care Limited
  • Aroma Ireland
  • Emijay's Cosmetics Inc
  • Slarutan Cosmetic Laboratory
  • Apex Grooming
  • Agilex Fragrances
  • Cole Beauty Ltd
  • Forefathers Grooming LLC
  • Forefather Grooming LLC
  • Lockhart's Authentic Grooming Co. LLC
  • Grow Fragrance
  • Modern Fragrance Studio PLT
  • MUDnMOOR SKINCARE AUST
  • Gemdo Cosmetics
  • Roots Beauty Innovations LLC
  • Makingcosmetics INC
  • Private Label Cosmetics New York, LLC
  • G L G Cosmetics
  • Alpenglow Skin Care
  • N E Beauty Source
  • Olive Oil Skin Care Company
  • Keyano Aromatics
  • Impressions Nails & Beauty
  • CLEAN SLATE SKIN CARE
  • High Health Cosmetics
  • Mamiba Cosmetics
  • Ayari Cosmetics, LLC
  • Ecofreak Cosmetics
  • Paucal Cosmetics, Inc.
  • Jencare Skin Farm & Day Spa
  • Tropic Skin Care
  • Blvd Skin
  • Blvd. Cosmetics
  • skintoxicated
  • Mamoa Trading Enterprise t/a Mamoa Skincare
  • MakingCosmetics.com Inc
  • Northwest Cosmetic Labs
  • IZIL Cosmetics Trading LLC
  • Brewing Beauty Co.
  • World of Aromas Inc
  • HNY Skincare
  • terra beauty bars
  • LUSH Cosmetics
  • Divine Skin Paradise
  • Tata Harper Skincare
  • AIDANCE SKIN CARE
  • Cosmetic Warriors Ltd
  • Krafty Cosmetics
  • Diamond Beauty Supply
  • Hillside Groom Company
  • Buckley & Phillips Aromatics, Australia
  • Hoot Ventures Pty Ltd; Milkman Grooming Company
  • Kelbrook Aromas, United Kingdom
  • Lockhart's Authentic Grooming Company
  • So Natural Beauty

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Frequently Asked Questions: Cosmetics, Personal Care & Fragrance Manufacturing

Why choose WaxMelters?

WaxMelters is the industry leader and a US manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment for every business size, from entry-level production to factory scale, and every industry. PRIMO waterless heating gives the best and fastest melting and heating: safe, even heating that melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity. WaxMelters designs, builds and supports its equipment at 2221 5th Ave, Ste 3, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358.

Which PRIMO system fits cosmetics and personal care production?

PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is the recommended starting point for creams, lotions, emulsions and finished formulations that need stable temperature and viscosity before filling. Standard PRIMO suits waxes, butters and compatible solids that mainly need melting, and PRIMO Rapid-Cycle fits repeated batch workflows where recovery time limits output.

Can WaxMelters equipment melt lip balm, salve and stick bases?

Yes. Standard PRIMO melters handle waxes, butters and compatible solids such as balm, salve and stick bases that primarily need efficient melting and production holding.

What is the typical cosmetic thermal-process workflow?

Melt raw waxes and butters or condition the finished formulation; blend or hold it at the required process temperature; then feed a heated filling or dosing system at stable viscosity.

What should I send for an application review?

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 the required surface finish, fittings, cleaning method and facility standards.