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PRIMO 5000 Industrial Wax Melter
Fast, Even, Digitally Controlled Waterless Melting
The PRIMO 5000 is a 304 stainless steel industrial wax melter engineered to combine fast melting, even heat distribution, digital temperature control and energy-efficient operation in an insulated production vessel without a conventional water jacket.
Capacity: 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) • Vessel Capacity: 685 gal (2,595 L)
Inner Dimensions60" diameter × 56" deep
153 cm diameter × 143 cm deep
Outer Dimensions64" L × 64" W × 58" H
163 × 163 × 147 cm
Standard Heating8200 W
Digital temperature control
Why PRIMO
Speed, Even Heating and Efficiency—Without Excessive Heat Intensity
PRIMO is designed around the complete melting process rather than simply applying the highest possible wattage to the material. The objective is fast production melting while maintaining more controlled heat distribution, repeatable temperature control and substantially lower heating demand than conventional water-jacketed equipment.
2–3X Faster Than Traditional Water-Jacketed MeltersPRIMO waterless heating eliminates the need to first heat and maintain a separate water reservoir, allowing usable heat to reach the production vessel more efficiently.
Even, Controlled HeatingPRIMO is engineered to distribute heat around the vessel instead of relying on a high-wattage localized heat source. This helps reduce hot spots and provides more controlled melting and holding.
Lower Heating PowerSelect PRIMO systems use substantially less installed heating power than comparable conventional water-jacketed systems while delivering faster melting and production recovery.
Digital Material-Temperature ControlAdjustable digital control maintains repeatable material-temperature setpoints for melting and heated holding without relying on uncontrolled high-intensity heat input.
Why not simply use more direct heat?
Higher-wattage direct-heated pots can transfer heat very quickly, but concentrated heat can also create localized hot surfaces and greater scorching or material-degradation risk. PRIMO is designed for a production balance of speed, even heating, digital control and energy efficiency.
Documented water-jacket comparison: a PRIMO 1000 configuration uses 1.8 kW of heating power versus 9 kW for a comparable conventional water-jacketed 1000-class system — an 80% reduction in installed heating power.
Melt times and energy use vary by material, starting temperature, batch load, ambient conditions, electrical configuration and operating procedure. The 2–3X comparison is against comparable traditional water-jacketed melting systems, not every high-wattage direct-heated vessel.
More Usable Capacity
PRIMO 5000 Is Built for 5,000 lb-Class Production
The PRIMO 5000 provides approximately 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) of wax capacity in a 685-gallon (2,595 L) vessel.
The vessel is sized around usable production volume and process requirements rather than simply making the vessel match the model number.
More usable capacity can mean fewer refills, more material available for filling or transfer and additional production flexibility before moving to the next PRIMO size.
Designed For
Production Wax Melting Across Multiple Industries
Candle ManufacturingSoy, paraffin, coconut blends, pillar wax, container wax and other compatible candle-wax formulations.
Beeswax & Food-Contact WaxBeeswax, cheese-coating wax, packaging wax and compatible food-contact wax processes.
Cosmetic & Specialty WaxDepilatory wax, skincare waxes, microcrystalline wax, casting wax and other compatible wax-based materials.
Standard Equipment
What Comes With the PRIMO 5000
- 304 stainless steel product-contact vessel
- #4 stainless interior finish
- Double-wall insulated construction
- Stainless steel lid
- Digital temperature controller
- Permanent PRIMO waterless heating system
- Illuminated power controls and electrical protection
- Outlet / ball-valve configuration as selected
- Electrical configuration as selected for the model
- Built for repeated production use
Configure the System
Standard Equipment First—Production Options as Needed
Process & CleanabilityIntended-use review, washdown environment and enhanced smooth-ground interior weld finishing.
Material HandlingAgitation, wax filtration, outlet size, heated valves and downstream transfer requirements.
InstallationVoltage, stand, casters, temperature range and other production-system options where offered for this model.
Operating & Support Resources
Instructions, Controls and Warranty
Nearby PRIMO Sizes
Compare the PRIMO 5000 With Nearby Models
| Model | Capacity | Vessel | Typical Production Fit |
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| PRIMO 2000 | 2,054 lb (932 kg) | 316 gal (1,196 L) | High-volume / multi-shift production |
| PRIMO 3000 | 3,500 lb (1,597 kg) | 495 gal (1,874 L) | Large manufacturing / bulk batch processing |
| PRIMO 5000 | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) | 685 gal (2,595 L) | Industrial processing / bulk melting |
| PRIMO 7500 | 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) | 950 gal (3,600 L) | Large industrial melting / storage & transfer |
| PRIMO 10000 | 10,000 lb (4,550 kg) | 1,268 gal (4,799 L) | Industrial-scale / plant production |
Standard PRIMO, Rapid-Cycle or Thermal Conditioning?
Standard PRIMO is the starting point for most wax-melting applications. Thermal Conditioning is used where gentler long-duration thermal management is the priority. Rapid-Cycle is used when recovery time is restricting output.
Setting Control on Melting Tank
PRIMO 5000
Technical Specifications
5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Approximate wax capacity
685 gal (2,595 L)
Vessel capacity
60" diameter × 56" deep
153 cm diameter × 143 cm deep
Inner dimensions
64" L × 64" W × 58" H
163 × 163 × 147 cm
Overall dimensions
Vessel & Construction
| Product-Contact Material |
304 Stainless Steel |
| Interior Finish |
#4 Stainless Finish |
| Inner Dimensions |
60" diameter × 56" deep
153 cm diameter × 143 cm deep |
| Overall Dimensions |
64" L × 64" W × 58" H
163 × 163 × 147 cm |
| Construction |
Double-Wall Insulated Stainless Steel |
| Lid |
Stainless Steel Lid |
Heating & Controls
| Heating Type |
PRIMO Waterless Heating System |
| Controller |
Digital Material-Temperature Controller |
| Standard Temperature Range |
32–212°F (0–100°C) |
| Standard Heating Power |
8200 W |
| Electrical Service |
110-120v, 220-240v, 480v or 600v configurations available
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| X-Treme High-Temperature Option |
Optional configuration up to 400f/204c available |
Outlet & Production Features
| Outlet / Valve |
Outlet and ball-valve configuration selected at purchase; size and material may vary by model and application |
| Agitation |
Optional mixing / agitation configurations where available for the model |
| Filtration |
Optional wax filtration configurations where available |
| Support Stand |
Optional stainless steel production stand where offered |
| Mobility |
Optional industrial casters where offered |
| Enhanced Cleanability |
Optional smooth-ground interior welds, washdown and application-specific cleanability features |
Capacity note:
5,000 lb (2,268 kg) is an approximate wax capacity. Actual material weight
varies by density, formulation, operating level and required headspace.
Physical vessel capacity is approximately 685 gallons (2,595 L).
Final electrical service, outlet configuration, high-temperature options and
application-specific accessories should match the selected product configuration.
Production Planning
How the PRIMO 5000 Fits Into Production
The PRIMO 5000 is positioned for industrial processing / bulk melting. Use the vessel capacity as one part of selection; daily output also depends on batch size, refill frequency, starting temperature, recovery target and downstream demand.
Approximate Capacity
5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Vessel Capacity
685 gal (2,595 L)
Standard Heating
8200 W
Production Role
Use the PRIMO 5000 as Part of the Complete Production Flow
Where This Size Fits
Choose this size when bulk batch processing, multi-shift use and centralized downstream supply are becoming part of the production plan.
Downstream Integration
Designed to support high-volume production, centralized pumping, heated transfer, filtration and filling operations.
System Integration
Build Beyond the Melting Tank
Mix & Condition
Add agitation or material-conditioning features when the formulation or production process requires them.
Filter & Transfer
Review filtration, pumps, heated hoses, valves and transfer components around the material and required flow rate.
Dispense & Fill
Supply semi-automatic or automated filling equipment from the heated PRIMO vessel as production grows.
Capacity Planning
Compare Nearby PRIMO Sizes Before Finalizing Capacity
| Model |
Capacity |
Vessel |
Typical Production Fit |
| PRIMO 2000 | 2,054 lb (932 kg) | 316 gal (1,196 L) | High-volume / multi-shift production |
| PRIMO 3000 | 3,500 lb (1,597 kg) | 495 gal (1,874 L) | Large manufacturing / bulk batch processing |
| PRIMO 5000 | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) | 685 gal (2,595 L) | Industrial processing / bulk melting |
| PRIMO 7500 | 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) | 950 gal (3,600 L) | Large industrial melting / storage & transfer |
| PRIMO 10000 | 10,000 lb (4,550 kg) | 1,268 gal (4,799 L) | Industrial-scale / plant production |
Physical Planning
Confirm Footprint, Access and Utilities
Vessel Dimensions
Inner: 60" diameter × 56" deep
153 cm diameter × 143 cm deep
Outer: 64" L × 64" W × 58" H
163 × 163 × 147 cm
Before Installation
Confirm floor space, operator access, outlet height, material loading method,
downstream equipment position and required electrical service before final placement.
Continue Building the Production System
Once the melter size is selected, the next step is deciding how material will be mixed,
filtered, transferred, dispensed or filled. Use the equipment guides and support resources
below instead of repeating the application-review step.
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Features
- Fast, even heating with digital temperature control
- Waterless system — no water jacket maintenance or replacement heaters
- Energy-efficient design reduces operating costs
- 304 stainless steel construction with #4 finish
- Double-walled insulated tank
- Rounded interior for easy cleaning
- Clog-free dispensing with heated valve system
- Built for continuous production use
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