Melting & Production Holding
Standard PRIMO
Primary choice for compatible waxes, paraffin-based drilling compounds and solid feedstocks requiring melting and batch heating.
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Oil, Gas and Drilling Equipment
Waterless PRIMO USA stainless steel melting tanks, heated transfer and heated filling for Oil, Gas and Drilling 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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Sonja Minic, Managing Director & Candle Artisan, Green Scents Pure Soy Candles, AustraliaRead moreIt takes us 15 minutes to do what used to take us 45 minutes. AND, that was just the first day.
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Equipment for Oil, Gas & Drilling Materials Processing
- 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 Oil, Gas and Drilling Production Demands
Solid, semisolid and drummed materials must be melted and discharged with valves, pumps and hoses sized for the material at operating temperature.
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 Oil, Gas and Drilling
Standard 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 NowThermal Conditioning Tanks
Stable viscosity and extended heated holding with digital control. From $1,645. Heating option: usually ships within 7 days.
Buy NowTilting Kettles and Pot Tippers
Waterless heated kettles for batch heating and controlled pouring. From $2,895. Usually ships 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 Oil, Gas and Drilling production on your own time. No sign-up to start; get your full results by email at the end.
- 1Oil, Gas and Drilling Price EstimatorTell us your oil, gas and drilling 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
Oil, Gas and Drilling 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 Oil, Gas and Drilling 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 Oil, Gas and Drilling Process
Send your material, batch size and voltage. The factory team confirms sizing, options and freight.
Industrial melting, conditioning, heated holding and transfer systems for compatible drilling compounds, waxes, paraffin-based materials, lubricating compounds, sealants, additives and other temperature-dependent oilfield or industrial 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.
Feedstock Form
Determine whether the material enters as a solid, semisolid, drum, block or pumpable liquid.
Viscosity and Discharge
Size valves, pumps and hoses around the material at operating temperature.
Holding Duration
Choose between melting-focused and conditioning-focused heating based on residence time.
Recovery Demand
Use rapid recovery when frequent additions or repeated batches are limiting production.
Which PRIMO System Fits This Process?
Recommended starting point: Standard PRIMO. For oil, gas and drilling materials, Standard PRIMO is usually the first system to evaluate when compatible waxes, paraffin-based compounds or solid feedstocks primarily need melting. PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is preferable when the material must remain at stable viscosity for extended holding or transfer. Rapid-Cycle fits repeated batch loading where faster recovery directly improves throughput.
Controlled Heating & Extended Holding
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning
Choose when extended heated holding, viscosity control or stable line supply is more important than maximum melt speed.
View Thermal Conditioning Systems →
Recovery Speed & Production Throughput
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle
Choose when repeated additions or batches cause unacceptable temperature recovery delays.
View Rapid-Cycle Melters →Typical Thermal-Process Workflow
- 01
Identify feedstock form, target temperature and viscosity.
- 02
Select the PRIMO family around melting, holding or recovery.
- 03
Configure discharge, transfer, filtration or mixing for the actual process.
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.
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