24 Frame Electric Honey Extractor

A Radial Electric Honey Extractor That Empties Both Sides of the Comb at Once

Extraction day is where a lot of the season's work either pays off or gets stuck. A small extractor that takes a few frames at a time turns a big harvest into a weekend of loading, spinning and flipping frames. A radial extractor works differently: the frames sit in the basket like spokes, so the honey is thrown out of both faces of the comb at once and there is no flipping. This one holds 24 frames, so a whole super or two goes through in a single run.

It is a motor-driven radial extractor with a 220V, 550W horizontal motor, variable speed and reversible rotation. The barrel is 201 stainless steel, 97cm across and 75cm high, with a 304 stainless steel inner basket measuring 42cm x 26cm. The motor does the spinning, so you can keep uncapping the next batch while a load runs.

Why Radial for 24 Frames

In a tangential extractor you spin one side of each frame, stop, flip and spin the other. A radial basket holds the frames with the top bars facing out, and honey leaves both sides of the comb together in one pass. That halves the handling and puts less stress on fresh comb, which matters when a frame is heavy and delicate. The large barrel gives the honey plenty of room to run down the walls to the bottom.

Variable Speed and Reversible Motor

Variable speed lets you start slowly while the frames are full and heavy, then build up as the honey comes out, which helps protect the comb from blowing out. The motor is also reversible, so you can spin the basket in the other direction to clear the cells more completely before you unload.

Honey Gate and Easy Assembly

A valve is fitted as the honey gate, so honey runs straight into a bucket or filter at the end of a run. Assembly is simple: three stainless steel legs fix to a holder under the barrel using large black screws that are easy to tighten. The kit includes the main barrel with motor, 3 legs, 6 screws, the holder, the valve, 2 lids and spare L-type screws.

Looking After It

Wash the barrel and basket with water and food-safe cleaner before first use, and clean and dry the extractor before storing with the lid on in a dry place. Unplug it before cleaning and keep water away from the motor and controls. Do not bump the barrel when moving it, since a dent can make the inner basket run unevenly, catch on the wall or let honey leak. Keep the spare parts somewhere safe, keep the lid closed while the basket is spinning, and keep children away from the extractor while it is in use.

Is Electric the Right Choice

An electric extractor suits sideline and small commercial beekeepers, and hobbyists with enough hives that hand-cranking 24 frames at a time becomes hard work. It needs a power supply where you extract, so it is best set up in a shed or honey room. If you only have a hive or two, or you extract at a site without power, a smaller manual extractor may suit you better.

Instruction Manual

Step-by-step assembly, care and storage instructions are in the manual: Download the 12 or 24 Frame Honey Extractor Manual (PDF). The manual covers both the manual and electric versions, so follow the motor and power sections for this model.

Specifications

• Type: 24 frame radial electric honey extractor
• Motor: horizontal motor, 220V, 550W
• Speed control: variable speed, reversible
• Barrel: 201 stainless steel, 97cm diameter, 75cm high
• Inner basket: 304 stainless steel, 42cm x 26cm
• Legs: 201 stainless steel, 3 legs with large black assembly screws
• Honey gate: valve supplied
• Lid: included
• In the box: main barrel with motor, 3 legs, 6 screws, holder, valve, 2 lids, spare L-type screws