JBee Equipment

S2B Uncapping Machine With Slide Feed Magazine & Elevated Delivery

A beehive uncapping machine removes the beeswax covering from honey frames, called the “cappings”. This allows the honey to be extracted.

The S2B uncapping machine was designed to suit 3 bank horizontal honey extractors for small commercial operations. The 180mm elevation built into the machine allows for a more comfortable working height.

FEATURES:

  • Stainless steel construction including chains and sprockets.
  • Main body is laser cut 3mm stainless steel.
  • Blades have machined serrations and fully welded heating jackets.
  • Switchgear incorporating forward/reverse push buttons, emergency stop and overload reset buttons.

SPECIFICATIONS:
MAGAZINE CAPACITY:  4 combs
UNCAPPING RATE:  8 combs per minute
SAFETY CLUTCH:  Integral with gear box – adjustable
MOTOR:  0.55KW single phase 240 volt single phase
DIMENSIONS:  890mm wide x 840mm long x 570mm high
WEIGHT:  67KGS
COMB EXIT HEIGHT:  180mm above base

How to use an uncapping machine

  1. Feed capped frames into the machine.
  2. The machine uncaps the frames and places them on a drip tray.
  3. 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.