SILCABicycle Chain Wax Melting System – Simple, Mess-Free Bike Chain Waxing Pot (600ml) with Precise Temperature Control, Integrated Cooling Rack, and Quick Melting Technology

Chain waxing is the only way to go if you're serious about keeping your bike running smoothly, and the SILCA Bicycle Chain Wax Melting System makes it so much easier! Yes, it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the convenience and quality. The cooling rack and hanging stand are game-changers, keeping things organized and mess-free during the process. The melting system heats up quickly and holds the wax at just the right temperature, so you get a consistent coating every time. It’s a must-have for any cyclist looking to keep their chain clean, efficient, and long-lasting!

This is not the cheapest solution to hot-wax immersion for bike chains but it sure is easy, so if you ride (and wax your chains) a lot, this is almost a no-brainer unless funds are really tight. If you're not waxing your chains (and you probably should be), read the detailed (too detailed?) test results at ZeroFrictionCycling.com.au (ignore the capital letters). It's pretty easy to overheat wax, and if you do it's not going to perform very well. This has very precise temperature control. The other stand-out feature is the hanging rack that extends over the pot. No more wax drips in random places that annoy the people you live with! This thing will make chain waxing so easy you'll wonder how you lived without it.

If you want the best for your bike chain and therefore the best for your efforts then waxing is the way to go. With the Silca Chain Melting System waxing is really simple. Kind of set and forget. Add the Silca Strip Chip for new chains and the whole process is fool proof.

Like everyone I balked at getting this because of the price. Glad I finally did. It’s been a time/effort saver. Wasn’t expecting the excellent quality… you definitely get what you pay for.Stand is solid and weighty; Screw holes in stand are machined well and paint finish is high quality.The waxer unit is digital and has a memory. It remembers last setting which for me is great because I don’t have to mess with it every time(I previously bought a cheapie (WaxKiss) which has a knob). It’s in Celsius which makes it easier to remember what the correct temp should be… 75C for me as opposed to 167F or whatever is the Fahrenheit equivalent.Size of waxer is large; the cheapie I had bought I believe was 14 ounces. This seems like it’s 20 or so. Bigger is better.Also, the wire handle thing is great! No more wire hanger. It’s perfect for manipulating the chain while it’s in the pot. DON’T SUBMERGE IT. Saw a couple of YouTube vids where they put the whole thing in the wax…. Leave it above. It will stand up on its own. Read a review that said it fell apart after a few uses. I’m confident that if it happens, the company will send me another one.Overall, I’m very happy with the purchase. This has made chain waxing easy and hassle free and was worth it.

Great simple chain waxing

Used once so far and it works fine. I too dipped the chain holding cable handle in the wax. I had to heat the handle with a heat gun to free up the cable. I’ll be more careful next time. All is well.Update 9/9/25: The switch panel on unit #1 apparently failed after being intermittent. Returned #1 and received unit 2. I’ve run a couple 125 degree cycles OK. The switches on #2 act funny, requiring occasional multiple “presses”. Time will tell. Smooth replacement process.

I have really enjoyed moving into waxing my chains. This tool is well made and looks pretty sleek. I recommend it. I like how dialed in the temperature settings are, too.

Works well. The wax melts a lot faster if the lid is put on.