The Honey Uncapping Tray is a stainless steel work platform used at the uncapping stage of commercial honey extraction. Before honey frames can be loaded into an extractor, the wax cappings that seal each honeycomb cell must be removed. The uncapping tray holds frames in position during this process and catches all falling cappings and dripping honey, recovering every drop and ensuring a clean, waste-free operation. It is an essential piece of equipment in a complete honey processing line.
What Is the Honey Uncapping Tray?
The Honey Uncapping Tray is a stainless steel tray with an integrated mesh rack used between hive inspection and honey extraction. The beekeeper rests each Langstroth frame across the tray and uses an uncapping knife or fork to slice off the wax cappings, which fall onto the mesh below. Honey that drains from the exposed cells during uncapping is caught by the tray below the mesh and can be recovered through a drain hole at the base. Both the capped wax and drained honey are fully recovered with no waste. Uncapped frames are then loaded directly into the 3-Frame or 6-Frame Honey Extractor for centrifugal extraction.
What Is the Price of the Honey Uncapping Tray in Kenya?
The Honey Uncapping Tray is priced at KSh 14,000 at Urban Beekeepers in Nairobi. In stock ā no lead time. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Nationwide delivery available. Urban Beekeepers accepts M-Pesa, card, cash and bank transfer payments. Call 0797 764 747 or message via WhatsApp to order.
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Key Features and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Food-grade stainless steel |
| Mesh | Integrated stainless steel mesh separates honey from wax cappings |
| Frame Compatibility | Standard Langstroth frames |
| Honey Recovery | Drain hole at base ā recovers honey draining from cappings |
| Use Stage | Before loading frames into honey extractor |
| Byproduct | Wax cappings collected for beeswax processing |
| Price | KSh 14,000 |
Who Needs the Honey Uncapping Tray?
- Commercial Farmers: Any beekeeper using a centrifugal extractor needs an uncapping tray. Frames cannot be loaded into an extractor without removing the wax cappings first, and the tray ensures this is done cleanly without losing honey.
- Cooperative Processing Facilities: High-volume processing facilities uncapping dozens of frames per harvest day benefit from the tray’s large surface area and efficient honey and wax recovery.
- County Governments and NGOs: Complete honey processing line equipment for demonstration apiaries and farmer training facilities.
How to Use the Honey Uncapping Tray
- Position the tray on a stable surface. Set the uncapping tray at a comfortable working height. Place a collection vessel beneath the drain hole at the base to catch recovered honey.
- Rest the frame on the tray rack. Stand a capped Langstroth frame upright on the tray’s frame rest. The bottom of the frame rests on the mesh; cappings and honey fall into the tray below.
- Remove the wax cappings. Using a sharp uncapping knife or uncapping fork, slice or scratch off the wax cappings from top to bottom on both sides of the frame. Work in smooth, downward strokes. Cappings fall onto the mesh below.
- Allow honey to drain. Before loading into the extractor, allow uncapped frames to drip for a few minutes over the tray to drain surface honey from the cells.
- Recover wax and honey. The wax cappings on the mesh can be scraped into a wax processing container. The honey collected at the tray base is poured into a sieve before adding to the settling tank.
Why Buy From Urban Beekeepers?
- Kenya’s best beekeeping equipment shop ā stocking high-quality and genuine beekeeping equipment
- In stock ā same-day delivery within Nairobi
- Nationwide delivery to all major towns across Kenya
- Call or WhatsApp: 0797 764 747
- Trusted by commercial farmers, CBOs, and NGOs across Kenya
- Urban Beekeepers accepts M-Pesa, card, cash and bank transfer payments
Shipping and Delivery
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need an uncapping tray?
An uncapping tray is needed to remove wax cappings from honey frames before extraction ā it is a mandatory step in the centrifugal extraction process. Without uncapping, the extractor cannot remove honey from sealed cells. The tray catches all falling wax and dripping honey so that no product is lost during this step.
What do I do with the wax cappings after uncapping?
Wax cappings are a valuable secondary product of honey extraction. After collection in the uncapping tray, cappings wax can be melted and cleaned to produce clean beeswax for candles, cosmetics, wax sheets, or sale to wax buyers. A Solar Wax Melter is used to melt and clarify cappings wax after extraction.
Is the uncapping tray compatible with Langstroth frames?
Yes. The Honey Uncapping Tray is designed to accommodate standard Langstroth frame dimensions ā the most widely used commercial hive frame in Kenya. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm frame dimension compatibility before ordering.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the Honey Uncapping Tray outside Nairobi?
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
