WENESCO

ABOUT WENESCO MELTERS: All of our melters are made according to a basic design. The material to be heated is contained in a liner (crucible). Heater elements are then placed adjacent to the liner. The liner and heater elements are surrounded by insulation. Finally, a steel or stainless steel housing contains the entire assembly. Heater elements are easily replaced by the user.

The design of the melter varies with the melting temperature and chemical characteristics of the material to be heated.

Wax compounds, hot melt, soap, and other thermoplastics, in the 80F to 450F range are best heated using convection type heating elements and low-watt density band heaters. Many of our melters feature power control in addition to an accurate thermostat to maximize even heating. A heated dispensing valve is usually provided. A stirrer may be added to assure consistency in a blend.

Melters, in the 80F to 1000F range are widely used to melt solder, babbit, pewter, tin, lead and other soft metals. These melters are carefully insulated to preserve energy and maintain operator safety. Pot liners are available to handle “lead free” alloys and salt compounds.

Larger melters are available in electric, natural gas, or propane versions. Gas melters usually cost more to buy than electric models, but depending upon power costs in your area, may cost less to operate,

Please click on the links below to find what you are looking for. But if we don't have it, chances are Wenesco can make it for you, because we've been specializing in custom engineering and production for decades!

Always call for free quotes & information.

Electric Melters for


Temp. Range
Candle wax, gel wax, soy wax, soap 80F--250F
Hot melt strippable coatings 80F-400F
Various compounds, plastisols, adhesives 80F -- 450F
Solder, tin, lead, babbitt 80F--1000F
Gold or silver in small crucibles 1800F--2200F


Gas Melters

Gas-fired melters for soft metals 80F--1000F