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High-Volume Melting Systems
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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 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, S.C. Johnson and Yankee Candle.
For 1,000 to 5,000 lb batches, WaxMelters builds the PRIMO 1000 (1,226 lb, $7,995), PRIMO 1500 (1,675 lb, $9,750), PRIMO 2000 (2,054 lb, $11,995), PRIMO 3000 (3,500 lb, $15,995) and PRIMO 5000 (5,000 lb, $22,295). All are waterless, digitally controlled stainless wax melting tanks built in the USA for continuous production.
WaxMelters High-Volume Systems are designed for large-scale production environments where throughput, efficiency, and reliability are critical.
- Ideal for 1000 to 5000 lb capacity requirements
- Built for established manufacturing operations
- Continuous or high-output batch processing
- 2 to 3X faster melting using half the electricity
- Even heating with no hot spots or scorching
- Engineered for integration with full production lines
These systems are used by manufacturers scaling production and requiring consistent, high-volume output.
Specifications & Prices
| Model | Wax capacity | Vessel | Inner dimensions | Heating power | Price | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMO 1000 | 1,226 lb (556 kg) | 158 gal (598 L) | 36" diameter × 36" depth | 1,800 W | $7,995 | 3 to 5 business days |
| PRIMO 1500 | 1,675 lb (760 kg) | 216 gal (818 L) | 38" diameter × 44" depth | 3,200 W | $9,750 | 5 business days |
| PRIMO 2000 | 2,054 lb (932 kg) | 316 gal (1,196 L) | 46" diameter × 44" depth | 3,200 W | $11,995 | 5 business days |
| PRIMO 3000 | 3,500 lb (1,597 kg) | 495 gal (1,874 L) | 50" diameter × 50" depth | 5,300 W | $15,995 | 5 business days |
| PRIMO 5000 | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) | 685 gal (2,595 L) | 60" diameter × 56" depth | 8,200 W | $22,295 | Usually ships within 7 days |
Standard range up to 212°F / 100°C. Agitator/mixer lids, stainless stands and larger outlet valves are product-page options on every model in this range; SNAP filters are offered on the PRIMO 1000 to PRIMO 3000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I move wax out of a 1,000 to 5,000 lb melter?
Connect a heated transfer system to the tank outlet. The EZ-T ($2,995) moves molten wax tank to tank or to a filling station in 1, 3, 5 or 10 GPM configurations. For direct container filling, use the QUATTRO 4-head ($29,995) or OCTO 8-head ($52,995) filler.
How much power does a high-volume wax melter use?
Standard heating power is 1,800 W on the PRIMO 1000, 3,200 W on the PRIMO 1500 and PRIMO 2000, 5,300 W on the PRIMO 3000 and 8,200 W on the PRIMO 5000. See the voltage guide for electrical service.
How fast do high-volume PRIMO melters ship?
The PRIMO 1000 usually ships within 7 days and the PRIMO 1500, 2000 and 3000 in 7 days. The PRIMO 5000 usually ships within 7 days.
Why choose WaxMelters for a high-volume wax melter?
WaxMelters is the industry leader and the leading USA manufacturer of melting, heating and filling equipment since 1999, and builds every PRIMO system in Ronkonkoma, New York. Best performance, energy efficient: waterless PRIMO heating melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity.
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High-volume systems reduce labor, increase throughput, and improve process consistency. Many operations upgrade into this category when scaling beyond mid-level production capacity.