Electric tangential honey extractors 

Buying an electric honey extractor is an important step for a beekeeper. It increases efficiency in your apiary. While the electric honey extractor is running, you can keep uncapping the honey super frames or brood box frames you’re extracting. With a honey extractor, it’s important to consider your needs. As a rule 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, robustness, and sometimes motor power. If you only have a few hives and want to extract a few times per year, yet still want an electric honey extractor, a small budget will often do. But if children are watching during extraction and you want more safety, you’ll often move into a higher price bracket.

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Tips to consider when buying an electric honey extractor

Sturdiness

Key factors for sturdiness include the legs. These may be attached partially to the tank or wrap all the way around it. If they run fully around, the honey extractor is that bit more rigid. There is often also a top band on the drum or tank, which prevents the tank from denting easily. With legs that are only partially mounted, rigidity comes purely from the tank itself, without extra protection.

Motor power

As a rule, every electric honey extractor has a good motor. The motor power is matched to the intended use and extractor type. The manufacturer has engineered this, so you don’t need to worry. But if you’re exacting 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, for example, 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 stand parallel to the outer wall. The honey is flung from the cells by centrifugal forces. It’s important to extract in three stages: first partially on one side, then fully on the other side, and finally the first side again to get the last bit of honey out. This prevents hive frames from breaking due to the force of honey still on one side of the frame.

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

  • Radial extractors: All hive frames face the center, so the honey effectively slides out of the cells. You don’t have to flip the frames.
  • Cassette extractors: These work similarly to tangential extractors, but the basket flips, extracting both sides of the 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 you can perform other tasks while extracting, such as uncapping frames. The process is faster and more efficient, because you can let the extractor run longer without getting tired yourself. This way almost all honey is spun out, even if it takes a while.

 

Tips for using an electric honey extractor

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

  • Level position: Ensure the extractor is level to prevent movement from centrifugal forces.
  • Securing: Anchor the extractor firmly to the floor to prevent “walking”.
  • Balance: Always load a balanced number of hive 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 honey 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 expert advice. On our website you’ll find a large selection of honey extractors available for immediate online ordering. There’s also a lot of custom work possible. Manufacturers offer various other models that may better fit your specific situation. Let us know, and we’ll be happy to provide excellent, tailor-made advice!

 

Spare parts for honey extractors

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

  • Arms and handles: Suitable for manual and electric honey extractors; these can occasionally break.
  • Motors for electric honey extractors: Replacement motors are available when the original motor needs to be replaced. This is often a simple and cost-effective solution to get your electric extractor back in top form.
  • Ball bearings: Essential for a smoothly running extractor. These are available separately and easy to replace when 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 don’t fail unless there is water damage.
  • Other parts: From gears, mechanisms, and shafts. These can bend or break when moved or dropped.

If you’re looking for a specific part that isn’t 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 run smoothly year after year!

 


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