Description
Suitable for beekeepers managing more than 50 colonies. Capacity: 30–35 frames (depending on frame size).
The steam wax melter is designed for melting old combs and uncapping wax using steam.
Melting old combs with steam is fast, simple and efficient. The water is not heated inside the steam wax melter itself but in a separate tank mounted beneath the bottom of the melter. This shortens the water heat-up time. The melter's tank is insulated and protected by a stainless steel cladding, which reduces heat loss and melting time.
CAPACITY = 30-35 frames (depending on frame size)
TIME PER MELTING CYCLE = time to heat the water to steam + approx. 30 minutes (depending on the condition of the comb material)
Recommended for beekeepers with more than 50 colonies.
The steam wax melter consists of:
- insulated melting tank with lid and silicone gasket
- 14-litre steam tank mounted beneath the tank
- immersion heating element 2.5 kW / 230 V with dry-run protection
- inner basket with perforated bottom
- cone insert – use only when melting cappings wax (improves steam circulation)
- 3 removable legs with wheels and brakes, mounted to the outer container
The sloping bottom of the tank is butt-welded and sealed so that the wax can drain completely. This makes interior cleaning easy. A wax outlet and a water refill pipe for the steam tank are fitted on the outside of the unit. Two handles are integrated for easy handling.
OPERATION
Before melting, fill the water through the refill pipe. Place the frames in the perforated basket, cover the tank with the lid, switch on the heating element and bring the water to a boil. The boiling water produces steam which is fed through a pipe in the centre of the base into the perforated basket. The wax begins to melt and flows through the outlet into a bucket placed under the unit. Debris remains in the perforated basket.
Keep heating the water in the steam wax melter until the wax has fully drained. Then switch off the heater, open the lid and remove the frames from the basket.
After the process, the frames will be freed of wax. Remove any residues from the basket after melting and prepare the unit for the next batch of frames.
You can use the same procedure to melt cappings wax.
UPGRADING THE UNIT FOR DIRECT UNCAPPING
With the purchase of additional accessories it is also possible to uncap frames directly on the wax melter.
For uncappping you can choose between a crossbar with a spike for uncapping with a knife or an uncapping stand, double-sided for two people using uncapping forks. Additionally, you can place up to 10 frames for draining on a frame rack with drip tray before spinning. This rack is mounted to the rim of the steam wax melter and saves space.
The wax melter must be thoroughly cleaned before uncapping. Honey will be separated from the cappings and will drain through the perforated bottom of the basket. Once a sufficient amount of cappings has accumulated, you can melt them directly in the steam wax melter using steam.
Accessories:
- Wax and honey bucket 11 l, stainless steel (Art. 3772)
- Wax-filter fleece 2.6 m² (Art. 3290)
- Crossbar with spike (Art. 8046)
- Uncapping stand, double-sided (Art. 8045)
- Frame rack and drip tray (Art. 329502)
Logar quality: This insulated steam wax melter represents proven Logar craftsmanship, efficient steam technology and durable construction – ideal for professional beekeeping operations.
Technical data:
The steam wax melter is designed for melting old combs and uncapping wax using steam.
Melting old combs with steam is fast, simple and efficient. The water is not heated inside the steam wax melter itself but in a separate tank mounted beneath the bottom of the melter. This shortens the water heat-up time. The melter's tank is insulated and protected by a stainless steel cladding, which reduces heat loss and melting time.
CAPACITY = 30-35 frames (depending on frame size)
TIME PER MELTING CYCLE = time to heat the water to steam + approx. 30 minutes (depending on the condition of the comb material)
Recommended for beekeepers with more than 50 colonies.
The steam wax melter consists of:
- insulated melting tank with lid and silicone gasket
- 14-litre steam tank mounted beneath the tank
- immersion heating element 2.5 kW / 230 V with dry-run protection
- inner basket with perforated bottom
- cone insert – use only when melting cappings wax (improves steam circulation)
- 3 removable legs with wheels and brakes, mounted to the outer container
The sloping bottom of the tank is butt-welded and sealed so that the wax can drain completely. This makes interior cleaning easy. A wax outlet and a water refill pipe for the steam tank are fitted on the outside of the unit. Two handles are integrated for easy handling.
OPERATION
Before melting, fill the water through the refill pipe. Place the frames in the perforated basket, cover the tank with the lid, switch on the heating element and bring the water to a boil. The boiling water produces steam which is fed through a pipe in the centre of the base into the perforated basket. The wax begins to melt and flows through the outlet into a bucket placed under the unit. Debris remains in the perforated basket.
Keep heating the water in the steam wax melter until the wax has fully drained. Then switch off the heater, open the lid and remove the frames from the basket.
After the process, the frames will be freed of wax. Remove any residues from the basket after melting and prepare the unit for the next batch of frames.
You can use the same procedure to melt cappings wax.
UPGRADING THE UNIT FOR DIRECT UNCAPPING
With the purchase of additional accessories it is also possible to uncap frames directly on the wax melter.
For uncappping you can choose between a crossbar with a spike for uncapping with a knife or an uncapping stand, double-sided for two people using uncapping forks. Additionally, you can place up to 10 frames for draining on a frame rack with drip tray before spinning. This rack is mounted to the rim of the steam wax melter and saves space.
The wax melter must be thoroughly cleaned before uncapping. Honey will be separated from the cappings and will drain through the perforated bottom of the basket. Once a sufficient amount of cappings has accumulated, you can melt them directly in the steam wax melter using steam.
Accessories:
- Wax and honey bucket 11 l, stainless steel (Art. 3772)
- Wax-filter fleece 2.6 m² (Art. 3290)
- Crossbar with spike (Art. 8046)
- Uncapping stand, double-sided (Art. 8045)
- Frame rack and drip tray (Art. 329502)
Logar quality: This insulated steam wax melter represents proven Logar craftsmanship, efficient steam technology and durable construction – ideal for professional beekeeping operations.
Technical data:
- Melting tank diameter: inside 63 cm, outside 66 cm
- Capacity: 30–35 frames (depending on frame size)
- Inner tank height: 49 cm
- Total height of unit: 90 cm
- Heating power: 2.5 kW
- Voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
- Steam tank capacity: 14 l
- Energy source: mains electricity
- Material: stainless steel, W.Nr. 1.4301 / AISI 304
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