APIX hive for 10 frames made of food-grade polystyrene (PPS, foam) with a density of 100 kg per cubic meter.
Complete set: bottom with a mesh and entrances, 1 body for a 300 mm frame, roof
Hive Specifications
— Roof length – 550 mm
— Bottom length – 590 mm
— Body width – 480 mm
— Body length — 590 mm
— Internal body length — 450 mm
— Internal body width — 380 mm
— Wall thickness at the thinnest point — 40 mm
— Mesh at the bottom of the hive — 430x176 mm
— Polystyrene density — 100 kg/m2
Product Description
The bottom has two ventilation holes under the mesh, with the option to install a divider for separating families. It has a groove at the bottom of 22 mm for a standard PPS sheet to cover the bees in cold weather (if necessary). There are indentations for handles. A groove for dividing the hive in half, each half has a separate entrance.
The hive roof is 72 mm thick, tapering to 52 mm at the narrowest point. It has a slight slope on the sides for water drainage. The roof is heavy, eliminating the need for additional wind load.
The body for a 145 mm frame is one-piece, with handles for easy carrying.
The body is very durable, allowing work with a chisel along the entire perimeter (a 1 mm groove is provided). Due to the high material density, bees do not chew on the hive.
The surface of the product is smooth and does not require pre-treatment before painting. It can be painted with any facade paint.
All bodies have grooves for dividing in half (into two sections of 5 frames each).