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
- 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.