Spacing strips & spacing rails 

Frame spacers and spacer strips are two terms used for the same type of strips. The spacer strips ensure that the hive frames in the beehive hang at the correct distance from each other. They also create a small clearance under the frame lugs. When the frames are put back in the hive, the chance of bees being crushed is smaller, as they can walk underneath the frame lugs. Choosing the right spacer strips is quite simple once you know what to look for. The first step is knowing what length strips you need. There are different types, both for a Segeberger hive and for a simplex and spaarkast. If you have a spaarkast or simplex hive, you can also choose a spacer strip that fits 10 frames (center-to-center spacing 38.5 mm) or one for 11 frames. This is a personal choice. With 11-frame strips the frames sit closer together, 35 mm center-to-center, which may be closer to the bees’ natural behavior. In addition, you can choose aluminum or galvanized strips, and for the Segeberger hive you can choose plastic, aluminum, or galvanized spacer strips in combination with plastic corner strips.

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