JBee Equipment

S4 Uncapping Machine With Chain Feed Magazine

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

The S4B uncapping machine suits the commercial operation with hand loaded extractors. 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

SPECIFICATIONS:
MAGAZINE CAPACITY:  12 combs
UNCAPPING RATE:  10 combs per minute
BLADES:  Integral with gear box – adjustable.
MOTOR:  0.55KW single phase 220-250 volt
DIMENSIONS:  900mm wide x 790mm long x 670mm high
WEIGHT:  77 KGS

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.