Hive frames & beeswax foundation 

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  Beeswax foundation in various sizes

  Beeswax foundation sheets are used by beekeepers in the hive. They are also used to [category id=276]roll beeswax candles[/category]. Beeswax foundation is also known by other names, such as foundation sheets, comb foundation, wax sheets, beeswax sheets, starter strips, or wax wafers. There is a lot to cover about beeswax foundation for bees. In this article we explain the basics, so you can make the right choice. When buying beeswax foundation, it is important to choose the correct size. But what size beeswax foundation do I actually need? Beeswax foundation is available in many different sizes. So you need to know which hive and/or frame size you use. In the Netherlands the [category id=55]spaarkast[/category] is used; this Dutch spaarkast takes [category id=72]simplex hive frames[/category]. You therefore buy beeswax foundation in simplex size. You then choose whether it is for the brood box or for the honey super. There is often a height difference here. And if, for example, you have a [category id=169]Dadant US hive[/category], then you buy beeswax foundation in Dadant US size.

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  Langstroth hive frames and beeswax foundation (482 mm frames)

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  German Normal hive frames & beeswax foundation

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  All sizes of mounted hive windows

  Are you looking for mounted windows that are ready-made can get into the hive? In this category you will find windows for both the honey- as incubators of all kinds. These windows are already equipped with eyelets and stainless steel wire and for some windows you also have the choice of ordering them with fused artificial street.

  Notice: Fused windows are shipped at the customer's risk due to the fragility of the fused artificial street.
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  simplex hive frames and beeswax foundation (spaarkast & simplex hive)

  simplex hive frames are the most widely used hive frames in the Netherlands. This is the frame size that fits the [category id=55]spaarkast[/category], [category id=170]simplex hive[/category] and [category id=110]Segeberger[/category] beehive. You’ll also find them in related variants. These frames can be supplied assembled or unassembled. The beeswax foundation is available in cast beeswax and rolled beeswax.

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  Dadant US hive frames and beeswax foundation

  Dadant US hive frames are widely used in the Netherlands today. Dadant US frames are among the largest frame sizes available. Because of their size, they are highly valued by beekeepers working with bee strains that maintain a large brood nest, such as Carniolan bees and Buckfast bees. The advantage of these frames is that a colony can be kept on a single brood box. The downside is that this brood box is heavier. These frames and beeswax foundation fit [category id=169]Dadant US beehives[/category].

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  Dadant Blatt hive frames and beeswax foundation

  The Dadant Blatt frame size is better known in Germany as the Frankenbeute size. It is a large frame size comparable to Dadant US. Ideal for bee colonies that maintain a large brood nest. This size is widely used in southern European countries such as France and Italy.

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  Langstroth hive frames and beeswax foundation (470 mm hive frames)

  Langstroth is another widely used hive frame size. The Langstroth size is used worldwide. This size comes in many variants and is used in different hive types. Here you will find the most common Langstroth beeswax foundation and hive frames.

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  Warré hive frames and beeswax foundation

  The Warré beehive is a traditional hive, designed about 100 years ago. This hive is square and often fitted only with top bars on which the bees draw their own comb. Frames are also commonly used. You’ll find these top bars and the hive frames for the Warré hive in this category, as well as Warré beeswax foundation.

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  Combination hive frames DuHoKa hive frames and beeswax foundation

  Combination frames feature an extra-large frame size that works well with the standard Dutch simplex hive. These frames combine the height of a brood box and honey super in one. So you can easily use these frames by stacking a brood box and honey super.

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  simplex Belgian hive frames and beeswax foundation

  The hive frame for the Belgian simplex hive differs slightly from Dutch simplex frames due to the shorter lugs on the top bar. Here you will find the frame size you need for the Belgian simplex hive. This frame size is also used in certain Belgian hive variants. These hive frames are available assembled or unassembled. The beeswax foundation is available in cast and rolled versions.

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  Hive frame parts

  Parts for hive frames, such as copper eyelets, stainless steel frame wire, and frame nails for assembling hive frames. Tools are also very handy for hive frame assembly. You’ll find a [product id=900]starter kit for hive frame assembly[/product] here, and there’s also [category id=89]individual tools[/category] for hive frame assembly.

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  Unassembled hive frames in all sizes

  Unassembled brood box and honey super hive frames for the beehive. These unassembled frames are for beekeepers who prefer to assemble their own frames. Here you will find a wide range of hive frame sizes for your beehive. simplex hive frames fit both spaarkast and simplex hives, as these hives have the same internal dimensions. You can find frame parts such as eyelets and nails in the category [category id=70]frame parts[/category]. Tools for frames can be found in the category [category id=89]tools for frames[/category].