Electric tangential honey extractors 

Buying an electric honey extractor is an important step for a beekeeper. It brings more efficiency to your apiary. While the electric honey extractor is running, you can continue uncapping the honey super frames or brood box frames for the batch you’re extracting. With a honey extractor, it’s important to consider your needs. As a rule of thumb with a honey extractor – and that’s tip one – price reflects quality. We offer various extractors where you can expect the price to depend on size, finish, sturdiness, and sometimes motor power. Do you only have a few hives and plan to extract a few times a year, but still want an electric honey extractor? Then you can often get by on a small budget. But if children are watching while you extract and you want more safety, you’ll often end up in a slightly higher price segment.

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Tips to consider when buying an electric honey extractor

Sturdiness

Key factors for sturdiness include the legs. These can run partially up the tank or all the way. If they run fully around it, the honey extractor is that bit more rigid. Often there’s also a top reinforcing band on the drum or tank, which helps prevent the tank from denting. With legs that are only partially mounted, sturdiness comes purely from the tank itself, without extra protection.

Motor power

As a rule, you can assume every electric honey extractor has a suitable motor. The motor power is matched to the use and extractor type. The manufacturer has thought this through, so you don’t need to worry about it. But if you’re very particular and want only the best for your apiary, you’ll likely need to invest more to find the perfect honey extractor.

Alternatives

An alternative to an electric honey extractor is a manual honey extractor or a tabletop extractor. These are cheaper compared to an electric extractor, but they are hand-operated.

Types of electric honey extractors

With an electric honey extractor, we usually mean a tangential extractor. In these, the hive frames are set parallel to the outer wall. The honey is flung out of the cells by centrifugal forces. It’s important to extract in three stages: first one side partially, then the other side fully, and finally the first side again to remove the remaining honey. This prevents hive frames from breaking due to the forces of honey still sitting on one side of the frame.

Other extractor types that are often electric as well are radial extractors and cassette extractors:

  • Radial extractors: All hive frames face toward the center, so the honey effectively slides out of the cells. You don’t need to flip the frames.
  • Reversible (cassette) extractors: These work similarly to tangential extractors, but the cage flips, extracting both sides of the hive frames without you having to turn them.

Benefits of an electric honey extractor

An electric honey extractor offers many advantages over a manual extractor. The main benefit is that you no longer have to crank by hand, which is less taxing on your body. It also saves time, because while the extractor is running you can do other tasks, such as uncapping frames. The process is faster and more efficient, as you can run the extractor longer without getting tired yourself. This way almost all honey is extracted, even if it takes time.

Tips for using an electric honey extractor

To get the most out of an electric honey extractor, there are a few important points. First, make sure the extractor stands level, because a tilted extractor can start moving due to centrifugal forces. It’s also advisable to anchor the extractor firmly to the floor so it doesn’t start “walking” during use. To improve or prevent this, there are rubber feet available that protect the floor and absorb some vibration. Balance is also essential: with a 3-frame extractor you should always load three frames (use an empty frame if needed), and with a 4-frame extractor use two or four frames placed opposite each other. Further, protect the floor by placing the extractor on rubber feet or on a clean mat that can be washed above 60°C. Finally, hygiene is crucial; clean the honey extractor thoroughly after use. This ensures your honey is processed cleanly and safely. The same applies to the rest of your extraction room.
In summary:

  • Level setup: Make sure the extractor is level to prevent movement from centrifugal forces.
  • Secure it: Fix the extractor firmly to the floor to prevent “walking.”
  • Balance: Always use an even, balanced load of frames (for example three or four) for optimal stability.
  • Floor protection: Place the extractor on rubber feet or a washable mat.
  • Hygiene: Clean the extractor and extraction room thoroughly after use.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us. You can always call or email us; we’re ready to provide solid advice. On our website you’ll find a large selection of honey extractors available for direct online ordering. We also offer extensive custom options. Manufacturers supply various other models that may suit your specific setup better. Let us know, and we’ll be happy to give you excellent, tailor-made advice!

Spare parts for honey extractors

For virtually all honey extractors we offer an extensive range of spare parts. This makes it possible to properly maintain and repair your honey extractor so it lasts for many years. Our range includes, among others:

  • Cranks and handles: Suitable for manual or manual-and-electric honey extractors; these can sometimes break.
  • Motors for electric honey extractors: New motors are available when the original motor needs replacing. This is often a simple and cost-effective way to get your electric extractor back in top shape.
  • Ball bearings: Essential for a smoothly running extractor. These are available separately and easy to replace if worn or lost.
  • Rubber feet: For stability and floor protection. These feet prevent the extractor from “walking” during use.
  • Sensors and control systems: For more advanced electric extractors we offer sensors and control units. In practice, control units rarely fail unless there’s water damage.
  • Other parts: From gears, mechanisms, and shafts. These can bend or break if moved or dropped.

If you’re looking for a specific part that’s not in stock, we can often provide custom solutions or order parts from the manufacturer. Feel free to contact us so we can advise you on the right spare parts for your honey extractor. With our parts and expertise, your extractor will keep running smoothly year after year!


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