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Heated Holding and Filling for Food Equipment
Waterless PRIMO USA stainless steel melting tanks, heated transfer and heated filling for Heated Holding and Filling for Food 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.
- BBB A+ RatedBetter Business Bureau A+ rating. View our BBB profile.
The Challenge
What Heated Holding and Filling for Food Production Demands
Chocolate, cocoa butter, fillings, glazes and oils need steady heated holding and repeatable filling.
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 Heated Holding and Filling for Food
Thermal Conditioning Tanks
Stable viscosity and extended heated holding with digital control. From $1,645. Heating option: usually ships within 7 days.
Buy NowHeated Holding and Dispensing Tanks
Hold liquid material at temperature and dispense it. From $1,995. Usually ships within 3 to 5 days.
Buy NowHeated Filling Systems
AutoShot from $8,495 and EZ-1 from $3,450 usually ship within 3 to 5 days. QUATTRO and OCTO multi-head usually ship within 7 to 21 days.
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- 1Heated Holding and Filling for Food Price EstimatorTell us your heated holding and filling for food 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.
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- 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.
Heated Holding and Filling for Food 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 Heated Holding and Filling for Food 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.”
“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 Heated Holding and Filling for Food 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. Food and confectionery customers include Mike and Ike, Unilever Foods North America and Kroger.
Short answer: Confectioners and food producers need tanks that warm chocolate, cocoa butter, fillings, glazes, syrups and fats gently, hold them at a workable viscosity, and dispense or fill them through a heated path. WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for chocolate, cocoa butter, fillings, glazes and oils, from the PRIMO 7 TC ($2,000) to the PRIMO 1000 TC (950 gal, $37,995); PRIMO heated holding and dispensing tanks (14 to 83 gal, $1,995 to $4,195) for syrups, glazes and fillings that are already liquid; and heated fillers such as the AutoValve ($5,495) and AutoShot ($8,495) for jars and containers. PRIMO tanks melt and hold; they do not temper chocolate.
How to Choose Food and Confectionery Heating Equipment
- Use gentle thermal control. Protect temperature-sensitive formulations from unnecessary thermal stress; PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is built for controlled heat input and extended holding.
- Hold viscosity before the next step. Keep product workable before pumping, depositing, coating or filling.
- Specify cleanability separately. Sanitary fittings, weld finish and cleanability options are configured separately from the heating family.
- Match volume to draw rate. Size working volume and heat recovery to downstream draw, batch frequency and hold time.
- Fill through a heated path. AutoValve fills by gravity with no pump; AutoShot uses a heated pump and hose; QUATTRO and OCTO fill 4 or 8 positions.
Recommended Tanks
| PRIMO Thermal Conditioning | Capacity | Price (Oct 2026) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 7 TC | 7 gal (26 L) | $2,000 | Small confectionery batches |
| PRIMO 25 TC | 26 gal (98 L) | $2,900 | Bakery and confectionery holding |
| PRIMO 50 TC | 49 gal (185 L) | $4,220 | Production holding |
| PRIMO 100 TC | 110 gal (416 L) | $7,320 | Feeding filling lines |
| PRIMO 300 TC | 316 gal (1,196 L) | $13,595 | High-volume holding |
| PRIMO 1000 TC | 950 gal (3,600 L) | $37,995 | Plant holding |
| PRIMO Heated Holding & Dispensing | Nominal capacity | Standard heating | Price (Oct 2026) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 14 | 14 gal | 800 W | $1,995 | Syrups and glazes at the line |
| PRIMO 25 | 25 gal | 800 W | $2,195 | Fillings and glazes |
| PRIMO 50 | 50 gal | 800 W | $3,195 | Production holding |
| PRIMO 83 | 83 gal | 800 W | $4,195 | High-volume holding |
Heated Filling and Transfer
| Filling or transfer system | What it is for | Fill range | Price (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoValve | Automated gravity filling 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 |
| AutoShot | Automated single-head measured shots or repeating cycles from a heated pump and hose | 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $8,495 |
| 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 |
| QUATTRO | Automated filling of 1 to 4 containers per cycle | 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz | $29,995 |
| EZ-T | Heated transfer from tank to tank or tank to filler | 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM | $2,995 |
Which PRIMO family fits the process?
WaxMelters builds three waterless PRIMO heating families. For this industry the recommended starting point is PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. Chocolate, cocoa butter and many confectionery formulations need controlled heat input, stable viscosity and extended heated holding.
- Standard PRIMO melters (25 lb to 60,000 lb): efficient melting and production holding of waxes and solid ingredients.
- PRIMO Thermal Conditioning (3.5 to 7,979 gal): controlled heating and extended heated holding when stable temperature and viscosity matter most.
- PRIMO Rapid-Cycle: fast recovery when frequent reloading or repeated batches are the bottleneck.
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).
- Industry leader and leading USA manufacturer: every system is designed, built, tested and supported in Ronkonkoma, New York.
- Fastest melting and heating: waterless PRIMO heating is 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.
- The most energy efficient: fast heat-up 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.
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Get a Recommendation
Send your product, batch size, hold time, downstream process, containers, cleaning requirements and electrical service to WaxMelters for a sizing and configuration recommendation: (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358 or sales@waxmelters.com. Prices are published on each product page.
Chocolate Dipping and Enrobing
For hand dipping strawberries, pretzels, cookies and confections, WaxMelters recommends a compact PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank: the PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, 10" × 10" deep, $1,645) or PRIMO 7 (7 gal, 15" × 10" deep, $2,000). Each holds melted chocolate or compound coating at a set temperature in stainless. PRIMO tanks hold chocolate; they do not temper it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose WaxMelters?
WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment, built in Ronkonkoma, New York, for businesses of every size and every industry. Waterless PRIMO heating is the fastest melting and heating: safe, even heating that is 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity. It is the most energy efficient and saves money, time and energy. 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 holding tank for confectionery?
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning for chocolate, cocoa butter, fillings, glazes and oils, from the PRIMO 7 TC ($2,000) to the PRIMO 1000 TC (950 gal, $37,995). For product that is already liquid, PRIMO heated holding and dispensing tanks run 14 to 83 gal ($1,995 to $4,195).
Do PRIMO tanks temper chocolate?
No. PRIMO tanks melt and hold chocolate and cocoa butter at a controlled temperature; they do not temper.
What filler should I use for syrups, glazes and fillings?
The AutoValve ($5,495) fills by gravity through a heated valve with no pump; the AutoShot ($8,495) uses a heated pump and hose; QUATTRO ($29,995) fills 1 to 4 containers per cycle. Fill ranges run 1/8 to 20, 4 to 45 or 20 to 128 oz.
Can the tanks be configured for sanitation requirements?
Yes. Sanitary fittings, weld finish and cleanability options are specified separately from the heating family. Include them in your request.
How do I move warm product between tanks?
Use the EZ-T heated transfer system ($2,995, 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM).
What is the best tank for chocolate dipping?
For hand dipping, a shallow, wide PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tank: the PRIMO 3 (3.5 gal, 10" diameter × 10" deep, 300 W, $1,645) or the PRIMO 7 (7 gal, 15" diameter × 10" deep, 1,550 W, $2,000). Both use digital material-temperature control and usually ship within 3 to 5 days.
Can a PRIMO tank feed an enrober or coating line?
Yes. PRIMO Thermal Conditioning and heated holding tanks keep chocolate and coatings at working viscosity to supply enrobing, coating, depositing or filling equipment, and the EZ-T heated transfer system ($2,995) moves warm product between tanks.
Upgrades and options (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ship within 7 days.