H1SB Hand Operated Uncapping Machine With Slide Feed Magazine
A beehive uncapping machine removes the beeswax covering from honey frames, called the “cappings”. This allows the honey to be extracted.
The HS1B uncapping machine has been designed to suit the hobby or amateur to small commercial operation.
FEATURES:
Body and other parts are laser cut 2mm stainless steel. Chains, sprockets and shafts are stainless steel.
SPECIFICATIONS:
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 4 combs
UNCAPPING RATE: 4 combs per minute
BLADES: Adjustable cutting depth. Suitable for steam or hot water.
MOTOR: 0.37KW single phase 240 volt
DIMENSIONS: 900mm wide x 300mm long x 500mm high
WEIGHT: 30KGS
How to use an uncapping machine
- Feed capped frames into the machine.
- The machine uncaps the frames and places them on a drip tray.
- The frames are then put into an extractor to spin out the honey.
Benefits of using an uncapping machine
- Uncapping machines can save time when working with many hives and frames.
- Uncapping machines can minimize wax waste, which can make straining easier.
- Uncapping machines can help bees rebuild their combs faster.