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We purchased our PRIMO Melter and EZ system from Melting & Filling Equipment for our ointment and...Rowena, Herbs From Wales, UNITED KINGDOMRead more
We love the PRIMO 1000 & PRIMO 2000 we ordered. They are definitely speeding up our wax melt...Tyson K., Candle Warmers Etc.Read more
I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you- you are truly a pleasure to do business with....Shannon D., Pure Light Candle CompanyRead more
We were so pleased with our melting tank that we ordered another melter the same exact day. It...Jim, J.C. Danczak, Inc., Westfield, MassachusettsRead more
NASA/MSFC has the requirement for a Wax Melter, Pump and Transfer System with custom upgrades and...Steven S., NASA, Marshall Space Flight CenterRead more
What used to take me hours, now takes me minutes! Love it!! I will recommend your company to other...Sonja Minic, Managing Director & Candle Artisan, Green Scents Pure Soy Candles, AustraliaRead more
I kissed my melter....Thank you!!!!!!!! I sincerely do not know how I did without one! What took me...Jenny W., HB Wax Manufacturing Inc., Ontario, CANADARead more
We purchased the EZ Filling System and increased our production 50% the first day! Reduced our...Ellen Kay R., New Boston CandleRead more
Without the AutoShot system in our facility we would have had extreme backorders and labor costs...Kevin Preece, COO, Scentsy, Meridian, IdahoRead more
We're growing FAST and that PRIMO 75lb melter is a huge piece of it…we will most likely need one...Dave D., Dilo HomeRead more
To Everyone at WaxMelters, I just want to THANK YOU for making my job easier. With the new melter I...Donna R., Aurora Borealis CandlesRead more
We are still so happy with the (2) PRIMO 50 melters we bought from you 8 years ago for our soy...Glenn C., Madeline Island CandlesRead more
Company & Innovation
WaxMelters began by solving the practical production problems candle manufacturers faced every day. Since 1999, that work has grown into a USA-built family of PRIMO waterless melting, heating, thermal conditioning, transfer, dispensing, filling and custom process systems used across more than 40 industries.
How the Platform Developed
The company did not begin with a catalog of unrelated machines. Each equipment family grew from a production problem: slow melting, employees waiting for material, carrying hot wax by hand, inconsistent filling, difficult transfers, limited floor space, or a process that could not expand with demand.
WaxMelters began supplying professional wax melting and production equipment online, working directly with candle makers and manufacturers as their processes moved beyond pots, pitchers and manual pouring.
Development began on a different thermal architecture, one that would eliminate the heated-water reservoir and make the heating system a permanent, long-life part of the equipment.
After refinement, PRIMO waterless melting technology was released for production use. It created the foundation for a compact, stainless-steel equipment platform that could be configured for different capacities, materials and operating requirements.
Melting led to heated dispensing and transfer; dispensing led to measured AutoShot filling and multi-head systems; those capabilities came together in Pour X-Press melt-and-fill platforms. New production needs then drove Thermal Conditioning, Rapid-Cycle, mixing, dipping, coating, separation, recovery and custom integrated systems.
The expertise first developed around wax now supports adhesives, coatings, resins, polymers, oils, cosmetics, food ingredients, soap, pharmaceuticals, phase-change materials, investment casting, aerospace manufacturing and other temperature-sensitive or high-viscosity processes.
The Foundational Innovation
PRIMO was developed around a direct controlled-vessel heating path with no jacket-water reservoir.
No jacket water to fill, heat, monitor, treat or replenish, and no jacket-water scale or evaporation to manage.
The PRIMO heating system is designed as a long-life part of the equipment.
Eliminating the separate jacket changes the relationship among usable capacity, outside footprint, connected power and the infrastructure allocated to the process.
WaxMelters reviews your material, working volume, starting and target temperatures, process-ready time, measured energy, recovery, labor, cleaning, usable capacity and downstream output.
Read the energy and melt-rate methodology →Performance and energy use vary by model, material, batch, temperature and operating conditions. Review equivalent production requirements.
Innovation Across the Production Line
A faster melter does not improve production if material still has to be carried in pitchers or if filling becomes the next bottleneck. WaxMelters continued beyond the tank to develop equipment for the complete heated-material workflow.
Waterless stainless-steel systems for solid feedstock melting, batch recovery and controlled production holding.
Explore PRIMO melters →Heated pumps, hoses and flow-control equipment that reduce manual carrying and keep temperature-sensitive material moving.
Explore filling & transfer →Automated single-head and multi-head heated filling systems for measured doses, more consistent cycles and higher output.
Review filling systems →PRIMO melting, heated pumping and semi-automatic or automated filling combined on one coordinated production platform.
Explore complete systems →Controlled heat input, stable viscosity and extended heated holding for temperature-sensitive or formulated materials.
Explore Thermal Conditioning →Higher-throughput configurations for repeated loading when recovery between batches controls daily output.
Explore Rapid-Cycle systems →Beyond Standard Equipment
Some production problems cannot be solved by choosing another gallon size. Part dimensions, immersion depth, chamber arrangement, circulation, filtration, sanitation, material recovery, mixing behavior, discharge method and integration with existing machinery can all change the correct design.
Standard, shallow, deep, flat-tray, slab, single-chamber, multi-chamber and circulating tanks configured around the part and process.
View process tank systems →Agitation, recirculation and additive incorporation selected around viscosity, mixing objective, batch frequency and thermal window.
View mixing applications →Integrated tanks, circulation, drainage, filtration, collection and handling provisions for wax removal and material recovery.
View wax-removal systems →How We Continue to Innovate
WaxMelters develops and specifies equipment by working from the process outward. That discipline prevents a customer from buying a larger tank when the real problem is recovery, transfer, filling, cleaning, floor space or future expansion.
Proven Across Industries
WaxMelters equipment serves businesses moving beyond manual production as well as established manufacturers, laboratories, universities and government programs with demanding technical requirements.
Organizations that have selected WaxMelters equipment include NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Honeywell, Siemens, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, S.C. Johnson, Kroger, Yankee Candle, Scentsy, Voluspa, Chesapeake Bay Candle, Virginia Candle Company, P.F. Candle Co., Alene Candles, PartyLite and Paraffin International.
Innovation With Accountability
Industrial equipment is a long-term production investment. WaxMelters designs, manufactures, tests and supports its equipment in the United States, giving customers direct access to the company responsible for the system.
Direct oversight of materials, fabrication, welding, assembly, electrical configuration, inspection and final testing.
Why USA-built matters →Equipment-specific manuals, operating videos and a structured diagnostic path help owners identify the right next step.
Open technical resources →Historical manuals, controller retrofit paths, replacement-component guidance and factory evaluation support older equipment.
Open the legacy archive →Proprietary Work
WaxMelters routinely works with proprietary formulas, materials, production methods, process conditions and custom equipment requirements. Mutual non-disclosure agreements can be executed before technical discussions begin. Customer applications, specifications and project details are not disclosed without permission.
Review the confidentiality & NDA policy →Company & Innovation FAQ
WaxMelters has supplied professional melting, heating, dispensing and filling equipment online since 1999.
PRIMO waterless heating technology was developed in 2006, then refined and released for production use in 2007.
PRIMO eliminated the heated-water reservoir and used controlled heating through the insulated process-vessel architecture, with a permanent heating system designed for long service life.
Production needs led to heated dispensing and transfer systems, AutoShot measured filling, QUATTRO and OCTO multi-head filling, Pour X-Press complete melt-and-fill systems, Thermal Conditioning, Rapid-Cycle and application-specific mixing, dipping, coating, removal and recovery systems.
Yes. Custom systems can combine tanks, mixing, circulation, filtration, heated transfer, dispensing, filling, material recovery, controls and application-specific geometry around a defined production requirement.
WaxMelters equipment is engineered, manufactured, tested and supported in the United States.
What Comes Next
Send the material, batch weight or working volume, starting and target temperatures, desired production rate, current method, downstream filling or transfer requirements, facility limitations and expected growth. We will help identify the right PRIMO family or develop the configuration the process requires.
Company and innovation
WaxMelters began solving candle production problems and grew into a USA-built family of PRIMO waterless melting, thermal conditioning, transfer, dispensing, filling and custom process systems used across 40+ industries.
Serving manufacturers from day one.
Faster melt, lower energy, no jacket water.
Engineer tank through pour or fill.
Systems evolve as manufacturers grow.
Process temperature and viscosity
Innovation at WaxMelters means better control of temperature and viscosity on the production floor - not novelty for its own sake.
Thickness at the temperature you melt, hold, dip, transfer or fill.
Heat lowers viscosity so material moves without setting in tanks, hoses or heads.
Tank, voltage, dip chamber or heated path around viscosity at operating temperature.
Tell us what is slowing your process - we will engineer the heated path.
Sizing by batch, heating options, footprint and the questions to ask before you buy. A 6-page PDF for production and purchasing teams.
Did you know? · Easy to clean
Round tank, no corners to clean. Round 304 stainless interior with a #4 finish and no corners: wipe it out like a high-end cooking pot.
Did you know? · Easy to clean
The fillers are heated stainless steel and PTFE (Teflon). Fast Batch Changes Without Cross-Contamination of Colors, Scents or Waxes.
Did you know? · Easy to clean
This keeps your wax clean, eliminates cross-contamination, and allows you to switch between products quickly without draining or cleaning the tank.
Did you know? · Energy
Energy Efficient: 2-3X Faster on Half the Electricity. Questions? Call (888) WAX-MELTERS | (888) 929-6358.
Did you know? · Melts faster
Precision digitally controlled fast, even heating with no hot spots.
Did you know? · Melts faster
Fast, safe and precise melting of wax hand wax without overheating, burning or hot spots.
Did you know? · Warranty
Standard Limited Warranty: 1 Year Electrical, 3 Years Metal Parts. See warranty details
Why WaxMelters