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PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter | 1,226 lb / 158 gal (598 L), stainless steel equipment
  • Usually ships within 7 daysShips from Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Fast, Efficient Melting2-3x faster melting using half the electricity
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  • 1-Year / 3-Year Limited Warranty1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts

PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter | 1,226 lb / 158 gal (598 L)

Stainless steel waterless PRIMO 1000 industrial wax melter: 1226 lb (556 kg), 158 gal (598 L) heated tank, digital control, 2-3X faster melting. Starting price $7,995 USD. Usually ships within 7 days. Voltage: 110-120 V, 220-240 V, 480 V or 600 V.

Capacity: 1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)

Typical materials: candle wax, paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax, gel and container wax.

Wax is usually sold by the pound; soap, honey and other liquids by the gallon. See the full pounds to gallons chart.

$7,995.00USD, as configured

Usually ships within 7 days

Parts Warranty: 1 year electrical, 3 years metal parts

Configuration SKU: PRIMO-1000-STD

Heating

Rapid-Cycle, Thermal Conditioning and 400°F (X-Treme) each carry this size's X-Treme upgrade price. Combining Rapid-Cycle or Thermal Conditioning with 400°F adds both.

Max temperature

Industry / Material
Hinged lid with lid-mounted mixer Most ordered
Clarifying package
SNAP melting tank filter
24 inch stainless stand
Casters with wheels
Voltage / Electrical Service
Customize Outlet + Ball Valve
Cleaning / Washdown Environment
Warranty Protection Plan
Freight Delivery Options
Enhanced Smooth-Weld Interior

Buy Now sends this exact configuration straight to checkout.

Shipping and Lead Time

  • Usually ships within 7 days. Ships from Ronkonkoma, NY.
  • Your configuration SKU is shown above and on your order.

Orders over $10,000: pay by ACH or wire with no card fee. Need something custom? Request a quote

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Key Specifications

An industrial PRIMO tank that also serves as a commercial wax melter, commercial candle wax melter, commercial soap melter and commercial honey tank: one commercial melting tank, configured for your material.

PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter key specifications (from the product data sheet)
Capacity1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)
Standard heating power1800 W
Temperature range (standard)Up to 212°F / 100°C
Voltage options110-120 V, 220-240 V, 480 V or 600 V configurations available
Overall size (L x W x H)38 in L x 38 in W x 38 in H / 97 x 97 x 97 cm
Inner tank size36 in diameter x 36 in deep / 92 cm diameter x 92 cm deep
ConstructionDouble-Wall Insulated Stainless Steel
Product-contact materialStainless Steel
ControllerDigital Material-Temperature Controller
Rapid-Cycle / Thermal Conditioning power3,330 W

Options (voltage, temperature, valve, stand, casters, warranty plan) change the price live above. Power and limits for X-Treme options vary by model.

Compare with other sizes

Manual

PRIMO Melter Owner/Operator Manual cover
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PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter

PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter

Capacity 1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)
Standard heating power 1800 W
Overall size (L x W x H) 38 in L x 38 in W x 38 in H / 97 x 97 x 97 cm
Lead time Usually ships within 7 days

From $7,995

PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter

Fast, Even, Digitally Controlled Waterless Melting

The PRIMO 1000 is a 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 with waterless PRIMO heating.

Capacity: 1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)
Inner Dimensions36″ diameter × 36″ deep
92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep
Outer Dimensions38″ L × 38″ W × 38″ H
97 × 97 × 97 cm
Standard Heating1800 W
Digital temperature control
Why PRIMO

Speed, Even Heating and Efficiency, Without Excessive Heat Intensity

PRIMO is designed around the complete melting process. The objective is fast production melting while maintaining more controlled heat distribution, repeatable temperature control and low heating demand.

2 to 3X Faster Using Half the Electricity

PRIMO 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 Heating

PRIMO is engineered to heat evenly throughout the vessel instead of relying on a high-wattage localized heat source. This helps reduce hot spots and provides more controlled melting and holding.

Half the Electricity

PRIMO melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity while delivering faster melting and production recovery.

Digital Material-Temperature Control

Adjustable 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.

Melt times and energy use vary by material, starting temperature, batch load, ambient conditions, electrical configuration and operating procedure.

More Usable Capacity

PRIMO 1000: Extra Usable Capacity Built In

The PRIMO 1000 provides a capacity of approximately 1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters).

The tank is sized around usable production volume and process requirements.

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 Manufacturing

Soy, paraffin, coconut blends, pillar wax, container wax and other compatible candle-wax formulations.

Beeswax & Food-Contact Wax

Beeswax, cheese-coating wax, packaging wax and compatible food-contact wax processes.

Cosmetic & Specialty Wax

Depilatory wax, skincare waxes, microcrystalline wax, casting wax and other compatible wax-based materials.

Standard Equipment

What Comes With the PRIMO 1000

  • 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 & Cleanability

Intended-use review, washdown environment and enhanced smooth-ground interior weld finishing.

Material Handling

Agitation, wax filtration, outlet size, heated valves and downstream transfer requirements.

Installation

Voltage, stand, casters, temperature range and other production-system options where offered for this model.

Operating & Support Resources

Instructions, Controls and Warranty

PRIMO Manuals
Find My Manual
Controller Instructions
Current Controller Instructions
Warranty & Protection
Warranty Information
Nearby PRIMO Sizes

PRIMO 1000 and Nearby Sizes

Model Capacity Capacity Typical Production Fit
PRIMO 500 532 lb (241 kg) 76 gal (287 L) Core daily production / filling-system supply
PRIMO 750 770 lb (349 kg) 110 gal (416 L) High-output production / larger batches
PRIMO 1000 1,226 lb (556 kg) 158 gal (598 L) Commercial production / integrated filling lines
PRIMO 1500 1,675 lb (760 kg) 216 gal (818 L) High-volume manufacturing / large batches
PRIMO 2000 2,054 lb (932 kg) 316 gal (1,196 L) High-volume / multi-shift 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.

Production Planning

How the PRIMO 1000 Fits Into Production

The PRIMO 1000 is positioned for commercial production / integrated filling lines. Use the capacity as one part of selection; daily output also depends on batch size, refill frequency, starting temperature, recovery target and downstream demand.

Approximate Capacity
1,226 lb (556 kg)
capacity
158 gal (598 L)
Standard Heating
1800 W
Production Role

Use the PRIMO 1000 as Part of the Complete Production Flow

Where This Size Fits

Choose this size when larger batches, fewer refills and dependable supply to downstream equipment are becoming central to daily output.

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

Review Nearby PRIMO Sizes Before Finalizing Capacity

Physical Planning

Confirm Footprint, Access and Utilities

Vessel Dimensions

Inner: 36″ diameter × 36″ deep
92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep

Outer: 38″ L × 38″ W × 38″ H
97 × 97 × 97 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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See It in Action

WaxMelters PRIMO Temperature Controller Settings for 2023 and newer matching PRIMO controllers
Soap Manufacturing notes

PRIMO 150 Soap Production Tank

PRIMO 150 Soap Production Tank

Fast, Even, Digitally Controlled Waterless Heating

The PRIMO 150 is a stainless steel soap production tank engineered to combine fast heating, even heat distribution, digital temperature control and energy-efficient operation in an insulated production vessel with waterless PRIMO heating. Use it to heat, melt and hold oils, fats, tallow, butters, glycerin, melt-and-pour soap bases and other compatible heated formulations.

Capacity: 1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)158 gal (598 L)
Inner Dimensions 36" diameter × 36" deep
92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep
Outer Dimensions 38" L × 38" W × 38" H
97 × 97 × 97 cm
Standard Heating 1800 W
Digital temperature control
Why PRIMO

Speed, Even Heating and Efficiency: Waterless PRIMO Heating

PRIMO is designed around the complete heating process. The objective is efficient production heating while maintaining controlled heat distribution, repeatable material-temperature control and low heating demand.

2 to 3X Faster Using Half the Electricity

PRIMO 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 Heating

PRIMO is engineered to heat evenly throughout the vessel instead of relying on a high-wattage localized heat source. This helps reduce hot spots and provides more controlled heating and holding.

Half the Electricity

PRIMO melts 2 to 3X faster using half the electricity while supporting productive heating and recovery.

Digital Material-Temperature Control

Adjustable digital control maintains repeatable material-temperature setpoints for ingredient heating, melting and heated holding.

Why not simply use more direct heat?
High-intensity direct heating can transfer energy quickly, but concentrated hot surfaces may also increase scorching or material-degradation risk for temperature-sensitive ingredients. PRIMO is designed to balance speed, even heating, digital control and energy efficiency.

Heating time and energy use vary by material, viscosity, starting temperature, batch load, ambient conditions, electrical configuration and operating procedure.

More Usable Capacity

PRIMO 150 Provides a 158-Gallon Production Vessel

The PRIMO 150 provides approximately 158 gal (598 L) of physical capacity.

Actual working volume should be selected around required headspace, formulation behavior, ingredient additions, mixing displacement and the downstream production process.
Designed For

Soap Manufacturing & Heated Ingredient Processing

Oils, Fats & Tallow

Heat and hold vegetable oils, animal fats, tallow and compatible soap-making ingredients before formulation and mixing.

Butters & Specialty Ingredients

Process shea butter, cocoa butter and other compatible solid or semi-solid ingredients requiring controlled heating.

Melt-and-Pour & Glycerin Soap

Melt and hold compatible soap bases before molding, dispensing, heated transfer or filling.

Standard Equipment

What Comes With the PRIMO 150

  • Stainless Steel Product-Contact Vessel
  • #4 stainless interior finish
  • Double-wall insulated construction
  • Stainless steel lid
  • Digital material-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 commercial production use
Configure the System

Standard Equipment First, Production Options as Needed

Process & Cleanability

Intended-use review, washdown environment and optional smooth-ground interior weld finishing.

Mixing & Material Handling

Agitation, outlet size, valves, pumps and heated-transfer requirements can be selected around formulation and viscosity.

Installation

Voltage, production stand, casters, temperature range and other application-specific options where offered.

Operating & Support Resources

Instructions, Controls and Warranty

PRIMO Manuals
Find My Manual
Controller Instructions
Current Controller Instructions
Warranty & Protection
Warranty Information
Nearby Soap Production Sizes
Build the Complete Soap Production Process

The production tank is only one part of the system. Add mixing, lye preparation, heated transfer, dispensing or filling equipment as the workflow and daily output require.

Production Planning

How the PRIMO 150 Fits Into Soap Production

The PRIMO 150 is positioned for regular commercial soap production, ingredient heating and heated batch staging. Use its 158-gallon vessel capacity as one part of selection; daily output also depends on batch size, refill frequency, starting temperature, recovery requirement and downstream demand.

Capacity: 1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)
Standard Heating: 1800 W

Production Role

Use the PRIMO 1000 as Part of the Complete Production Flow

Where This Size Fits

Choose this size when regular commercial batches and fewer refills matter, while maintaining a relatively compact production footprint.

Ingredient Heating

Use the vessel to heat oils, fats, tallow, butters and compatible ingredients before formulation or downstream mixing.

Melt-and-Pour Production

Melt and maintain compatible glycerin and melt-and-pour soap bases, then connect the vessel to dispensing or filling equipment as output grows.

System Integration

Build Beyond the Production Tank

Mix & Condition

Add agitation or mixing features when ingredient incorporation, uniformity or process conditioning requires them.

Transfer

Review pumps, heated hoses, valves and transfer components around viscosity, operating temperature, distance and required flow rate.

Dispense & Fill

Supply semi-automatic or automated filling equipment directly from the heated production vessel as manual pouring becomes a bottleneck.

Vessel Dimensions

Inner: 36" diameter × 36" deep
92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep

Outer:38" L × 38" W × 38" H
97 × 97 × 97 cm

Continue Building the Soap Production System

Once the production-tank size is selected, the next step is deciding how ingredients will be mixed, transferred, dispensed or filled.
Honey & Beeswax Processing notes

PRIMO 150 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

PRIMO 150 Gal Beeswax Melter & Honey Processing Tank

The PRIMO 150 is a commercial stainless steel thermal-processing system engineered for beeswax melting, honey heating, heated holding and controlled dispensing.

Revolutionary PRIMO waterless heating technology delivers fast, even, energy-efficient digitally controlled heating with no water jacket and no open-flame propane heating.

MELT Beeswax & process wax
HEAT Honey & viscous materials
HOLD Maintain process temperature
DISPENSE Controlled product flow
One Tank, Multiple Beekeeping Processes

The PRIMO 150 can become the thermal foundation of a complete beeswax or honey-processing operation.

Beeswax Processing
  • Raw and filtered beeswax melting
  • Beeswax blocks, slabs, pellets and pastilles
  • Commercial beeswax candle production
  • Wax holding prior to molding or filling
  • Preheating before clarification or filtration
Honey Processing
  • Controlled low-temperature honey warming (about 95 to 104°F / 35 to 40°C)
  • Heated storage and holding
  • Maintaining viscosity prior to bottling
  • Gravity or pump-assisted transfer
  • Direct dispensing and bottling applications
Revolutionary PRIMO Waterless Heating

PRIMO technology eliminates the water jacket and the maintenance associated with keeping a jacket filled and operating. Permanent electric heating is combined with insulation and digital temperature control to provide repeatable thermal processing.

  • Fast, even heating throughout the process vessel
  • Digital temperature control
  • No water jacket to fill or maintain
  • No open-flame propane burner required
  • Insulated construction reduces unnecessary heat loss
  • Designed for commercial batch and production use
Need separation or clarification?
If your incoming material contains water, debris or multiple phases that need to be separated, choose a PRIMO Beeswax & Honey Separation & Clarification System instead.
A Modern Approach to Beeswax & Honey Processing

PRIMO equipment is designed around an integrated thermal process.

The same heated vessel can melt beeswax, hold process temperature, warm honey and feed downstream dispensing or transfer equipment, depending on the selected configuration.

Why Waterless Heating Matters

PRIMO systems use our proprietary waterless heating approach, which heats evenly throughout the stainless process vessel.

  • Less system complexity
  • No jacket water to monitor
  • No water-jacket maintenance
  • Fast thermal response
  • Efficient insulated construction
  • Precise digital temperature control
Built for Beeswax

Beeswax can be processed from raw blocks, slabs, pellets or previously filtered material. The heated vessel provides a controlled melt and hold environment before wax is molded, filtered, transferred or dispensed.

Built for Honey

Honey-processing configurations allow operators to hold honey at a low, honey-safe temperature (commonly about 95 to 104°F / 35 to 40°C for raw honey) and working viscosity during holding, transfer and bottling. Heated valves, pumping equipment and hoses can be incorporated where required by the process.

Complete Processing Options
PRIMO systems can be configured with agitation, heated transfer, pumping, filling equipment, sanitary options, alternate outlets, washdown construction and other production upgrades.
Factory Tested Before Shipment

Each PRIMO system is inspected and function-tested prior to professional packaging and shipment.

Specifications

PRIMO 1000

Technical Specifications

1,226 lb (556 kg) • 158 gallons (598 liters)Capacity
36" diameter × 36" deep
92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep
Inner dimensions
38" L × 38" W × 38" H
97 × 97 × 97 cm
Overall dimensions

Vessel & Construction

Product-Contact Material Stainless Steel
Interior Finish #4 Stainless Finish
Inner Dimensions 36" diameter × 36" deep
92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep
Overall Dimensions 38" L × 38" W × 38" H
97 × 97 × 97 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 Up to 212°F / 100°C
Standard Heating Power 1800 W
Electrical Service 110-120 V, 220-240 V, 480 V or 600 V configurations available
X-Treme Option Optional configuration up to 400°F / 204°C 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: 1,226 lb (556 kg) is an approximate capacity. Actual material weight varies by density, formulation, operating level and required headspace.

Final electrical service, outlet configuration, high-temperature options and application-specific accessories should match the selected product configuration.

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PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter | 1,226 lb / 158 gal (598 L) Questions and Answers

How much wax does the PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter hold?

About 1,226 lb (556 kg) of wax. The vessel is 158 gal (598 L). Actual weight varies with wax density, formulation and fill level.

What are the dimensions of the PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter?

Overall dimensions are 38" L × 38" W × 38" H / 97 × 97 × 97 cm. Inner dimensions are 36" diameter × 36" deep / 92 cm diameter × 92 cm deep.

How much does the PRIMO 1000 Industrial Melter cost and how fast does it ship?

The base price is $7,995. Options you select on the product page change the price live. Usually ships within 7 days.

What do the Heating and Max temperature choices mean on the PRIMO 1000?

Heating: Standard is included. Rapid-Cycle adds extra heat to reach temperature faster and recover quicker between batches. Thermal Conditioning is gentle, slower heating for delicate, sensitive materials such as chocolate and mango butter. Max temperature: Up to 212°F / 100°C is included; Up to 400°F / 204°C (X-Treme) is available. Rapid-Cycle, Thermal Conditioning and 400°F (X-Treme) each add the X-Treme upgrade price (+$1,250). Choosing Rapid-Cycle or Thermal Conditioning together with 400°F adds it for each choice.

What is the clarifying package on the PRIMO 1000?

It moves the upper valve about 3 inches higher and adds an integrated SNAP filter (+$295) so you can melt, settle, filter and draw off clearer material, for example beeswax and honey.

How fast does this equipment ship?

Standard configurations ship on the lead time shown on this page, from Ronkonkoma, NY.

Can I buy online or request a formal quote?

Both. Configure the model and check out online, or request a quote and the factory team will confirm sizing, options and freight.

What warranty is included?

Limited Warranty (1 year on electrical, 3 years on metal parts, from delivery), with an optional Factory Protection Plan.

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Pairs Well With a PRIMO Melter

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What Customers Say

“These pieces of equipment are critical to our current project. We are now buying an additional PRIMO wax melter and dispensing system.”

Jessica C., NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

“Our production is at least doubled. The equipment is easy to set up, extremely easy to use, and has worked great.”

Tyson, Candle Warmers Etc.

“Love them! They are the only melters we use.”

Gary, Wash + Wik

Questions About This Model?

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