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This category includes the different models of both manual and electric knives to de-uncap. The uncapping is the art of removing the wax seal from the honey trays so that it can extract the honey from the frames in the honey extractor. Within each article you can see the description, materials, prices, measurements and more characteristics.
It is a tool used in the beekeeping for Remove the wax operculum that the bees place over the cells filled with honey. When removed, the honey is allowed to flow freely during extraction into the centrifuge.
There are several types:
They allow uncap continuously without having to constantly reheat the sheet. They speed up the process, offer cleaner cuts and reduce effort, especially in large harvests.
The blade should be kept between 60 °C and 80 °C. At a lower temperature it does not cut well, and the higher it can melt the wax or burn it, affecting the colour of the honey.
After each use, wipe the sheet with a damp cloth to remove residues of wax or honey. Do not use abrasive products. If it is electric, avoid getting connections wet and make sure to disconnect it before cleaning.
The sheet smooth It offers more uniform and clean cuts, ideal for smooth honeys. The toothed facilitates the uncapping of irregular trays or with protruding cells.
Besides knives, there are uncap pollen and drilling rollers. They are useful for small areas or for honeycomBs with uneven cells, although the knife is still the fastest and most efficient method.
