S3-B380 Uncapping Machine With Chain 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.
This uncapping machine has been designed to suit the 4 bank horizontal extractors for larger commercial operations. A Deboxer can be fitted if required.
FEATURES:
- Stainless steel construction including chains and sprockets.
- Main body and magazine – laser cut 3mm stainless steel.
- Blades – machined serrations and fully welded jackets suitable for steam or hot water.
- Idler sprockets bushes and blade shaft bushes are acetal plastic.
- 380mm elevated comb exit making it suitable for horizontal extractors.
SPECIFICATIONS:
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 12 combs
UNCAPPING RATE: 11 combs per minute
SAFETY CLUTCH: Integral with gear box – adjustable
BLADES: machined serrations and fully welded heating jacket for hot water or steam.
MOTOR: 0.55KW single phase 220-250 volt
DIMENSIONS: 1190mm wide x 890mm long x 690mm high
WEIGHT: 95KGS
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.