Melting & Production Holding
Standard PRIMO
Use for compatible packaging waxes, sealing waxes and solid hot-melt feedstocks where melting is the primary need.
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Packaging Adhesives and Labeling Equipment
Waterless PRIMO USA stainless steel melting tanks, heated transfer and heated filling for Packaging Adhesives and Labeling 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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Jim, J.C. Danczak, Inc., Westfield, MassachusettsRead more It 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 Packaging Adhesives & Labeling Systems
Shop all Hot Melt Adhesive, Packaging Glue & Sealing Wax 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 Packaging Adhesives and Labeling Production Demands
Packaging and labeling lines need hot melt adhesive kept application-ready, with an extended heated reserve so the line never starves.
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 Packaging Adhesives and Labeling
Thermal Conditioning Tanks
Stable viscosity and extended heated holding with digital control. From $1,645. Heating option: usually ships within 7 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 NowRapid-Cycle PRIMO
Faster recovery for frequent reloading. 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 NowFree Tools
Free Tools: Find Your Right Setup in Minutes
Size, price and compare equipment for Packaging Adhesives and Labeling production on your own time. No sign-up to start; get your full results by email at the end.
- 1Packaging Adhesives and Labeling Price EstimatorTell us your packaging adhesives and labeling 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
Packaging Adhesives and Labeling 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 Packaging Adhesives and Labeling 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 Packaging Adhesives and Labeling 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 Sonoco, SC Johnson, P&G and Unilever.
For an industrial hot melt adhesive melter on a packaging, carton sealing or labeling line, WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks: stable viscosity, an extended heated reserve, and heated pumps, hoses and valves to feed the line. Most standard items ship within 3 to 5 days; PRIMO 5000 and larger and custom systems typically take 2 to 3 weeks.
Thermal-processing equipment for hot melt adhesives, labeling compounds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, wax-based packaging materials, coatings, sealants and other heated packaging-production 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.
Adhesive Viscosity
Keep the material application-ready from melt through dispensing.
Line Uptime
Prevent cooling or material starvation from interrupting packaging production.
Continuous Supply
Size the heated reserve and transfer path around downstream consumption.
Recovery
Use higher recovery when repeated replenishment otherwise pulls the system below target temperature.
Which PRIMO System Fits This Process?
Recommended starting point: PRIMO Thermal Conditioning. For packaging adhesives and labeling materials, PRIMO Thermal Conditioning is typically the best starting point when stable viscosity and continuous line supply are the priority. Standard PRIMO fits waxes and compatible solid hot-melt feedstocks that primarily need melting. Rapid-Cycle fits operations with frequent replenishment or repeated batch loading where recovery time is slowing the line.
Controlled Heating & Extended Holding
PRIMO Thermal Conditioning
Primary choice for adhesive conditioning, heated holding and consistent viscosity before pumping or dispensing.
View Thermal Conditioning Systems →
Recovery Speed & Production Throughput
PRIMO Rapid-Cycle
Choose when repeated feedstock loading or batch turnover causes temperature recovery to become the production bottleneck.
View Rapid-Cycle Melters →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
- 01
Melt or condition the adhesive/material.
- 02
Maintain a stable heated reserve.
- 03
Transfer through heated pumps, hoses and valves to the packaging or coating point.
Why WaxMelters for Hot Melt Adhesive Melting
- 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.
- We're proud to hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
- Waterless PRIMO heating, digital material-temperature control and insulated stainless vessels, from 25 lb to 60,000 lb.
- Heated transfer, pumping and dispensing to the packaging or coating point.
- Most standard items ship within 3 to 5 days; PRIMO 5000 and larger and custom systems typically take 2 to 3 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best industrial hot melt adhesive melter for packaging?
For bulk hot melt adhesive supplying packaging, carton sealing and labeling lines, WaxMelters recommends PRIMO Thermal Conditioning tanks, which hold adhesive at a stable viscosity and feed heated pumps, hoses and valves. Standard PRIMO fits compatible solid hot-melt feedstocks that mainly need melting, and PRIMO Rapid-Cycle fits frequent replenishment.
What temperature can PRIMO tanks reach for hot melt?
The standard range is up to 212°F / 100°C. An optional X-Treme high-temperature configuration up to 400°F / 204°C is available; send your adhesive data sheet so WaxMelters can confirm the configuration.
Why choose WaxMelters?
WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, building stainless PRIMO systems in Ronkonkoma, New York, from 25 lb to 60,000 lb.
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 SystemsUpgrades and options (such as X-Treme high temperature, longer hoses and other add-ons) usually ship within 7 days.
Trusted By Manufacturers in Packaging Adhesives & Labeling Systems
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 (33)
- Sonoco
- American Packaging
- Luciano Packaging Technologies
- Newell Brands
- Selig
- Seaman Paper
- SC Johnson
- P&G
- Unilever
- Kroger
- Zippo
- Tiffany & Co.
- Maker's Mark
- Jim Beam
- Hornitos
- Haku Vodka
- Journeyman Distillery
- A Packaging Systems
- Luciano Packaging
- Nagel Paper
- Seaman Paper Co DBA First Mate
- Packaging Group
- American Packaging Capital, Inc.
- Michigan City Paper Box
- DFC Packaging Group
- Paper Garden
- DRB Packaging LLC
- Universal Packaging, Inc.
- SMT Packaging
- GHS Paper Tube and Core
- Packaging Corp
- MPCPAPER
- MPC PAPER CUTTING INC.