CATDOLL : CATDOLL:Are the partitions the same size as the hive frames?

1. Are the beehive boards and hive frames the same size?

No. Because the bee partition board should be the same size as the inside of the beehive, and its function is to separate the beehive into two areas so that the bees in the two areas cannot communicate with each other. The nest frame should be smaller than the internal size of the beehive, otherwise it cannot be checked and operated.

2. What is the size of the beehive?

The upper beam width of the standard honey bee nest frame is 27 mm and the thickness is 20 mm; the thickness of the frame ears is generally 10 mm. Nest frames are divided into three types: square frames, high narrow frames and low wide frames. The most commonly used are low wide frames, and the general width:height ratio is 1: (0.5-0.6), which can make the bees in the box gather and keep warm, which is conducive to the management of the bee colony.

In addition, the number of nest frames is the main basis for the design of beehive width, and the number of nest frames must meet the needs of bee colonies. The modern standard beehive for Western honey bees consists of bee paths between frames, front and back bee paths, upper bee paths and lower bee paths.

The inter-frame bee path refers to the bee path between two honeycombs, which is generally 8 mm; the front and rear bee paths refer to the bee paths between the two side bars of the hive frame and the front and rear inner box walls, which is generally 8 mm; the distance between the sub-cover of the beehive and the upper beam surface of the hive frame is called the upper bee path, with a width of 6 mm; the bee path between the lower beam of the hive frame and the bottom plate of the box is the lower bee path, which is an important channel for bees to enter and exit and exchange air, and the general width is 25 mm.

Since the Chinese honey bee is slightly smaller than the Western honey bee, the bee route of the Chinese honey bee is slightly lower than that of the Western honey bee.

The structure of a standard beehive

The standard beehive is also called a ten-frame beehive or Lang's beehive. It is the most commonly used stacked movable frame beehive by beekeepers. The standard beehive is composed of 10 nest frames, a box body, a box bottom, a nest door stop, a sub-cover, a box cover and a partition. When necessary, a super can be stacked on the box body. The super has no box bottom and can be used with the box body of the hive. When the bee colony develops to 8 to 10 frames, it is necessary to stack the super upwards to expand the hive in time.

The surface of the beehive can be painted with white paint or tung oil to make the beehive durable, heat-insulating and moisture-proof.

For the above content, please refer to: Baidu Encyclopedia - Beehive

3. What is the standard size of Chinese beehive frames?

1. Specifications of standard honeycomb frame: (length × width × height)

The outer dimensions of the nest box are 41cm×51cm×26cm;

The inner dimensions of the nest box are 37cm×47cm×26cm;

The box lid measures 45cm×55cm×8cm.

2. Nest box:

A shallow groove with a width of 12mm and a depth of 3mm is left in the center of the inner surface of the front and rear walls for the insertion of the isolation plate; there are two notches with a length of 120mm and a width of 20mm at the lower edge of the front wall; a nest door panel with a length of 386mm, a height of 50mm and a thickness of 15mm is inserted in the front.

There are 10 round hole nest doors on one side of the board and two tongue-shaped nest doors with a length of 60 mm and a height of 10 mm on the other side. There are two 80 mmX110 mm iron screens on the upper part of the back wall, and each has a 100 mm wide wooden board that can be moved left and right for opening and closing.

3. Box cover:

1. Inner circumference length 490mm, width 420mm, height 85mm, plate thickness 15mm;

2. Nail a 40mm long, 20mm wide and thick wooden board to the four corners of the box cover. Or nail a 420mm long, 20mm wide and thick wooden strip to the front and back. Make the box cover float on the auxiliary cover.

3. Galvanized iron sheet or linoleum is nailed on the cover. There are two tongue-shaped vents on both sides, 100mm long and 20mm high.

Additional information:

The standard beehive is also called a ten-frame beehive or Lang's beehive. It is the most commonly used stacked movable frame beehive by beekeepers. The standard beehive is composed of 10 nest frames, a box body, a box bottom, a nest door stop, a sub-cover, a box cover and a partition.

When necessary, you can stack a super on the hive. The super has no bottom and can be used with the hive body. When the bee colony grows to 8 to 10 frames, you need to stack a super upwards to expand the hive in time.

Frame: The frame is an important part of the beehive. It consists of an upper beam, a lower beam and side bars, and is used to support, fix and protect the honeycomb. Its shape, size and quantity play a decisive role in the design of the beehive. The upper beam width of the standard Western honey bee frame is 27 mm and the thickness is 20 mm; the thickness of the frame ears is generally 10 mm.

There are three types of nest frames: square frames, high narrow frames and low wide frames. The most commonly used ones are low wide frames, with a width to height ratio of 1: (0.5-0.6). This allows the bees in the box to clump together and keep warm, which is beneficial to the management of the bee colony. In addition, the number of nest frames is the main basis for the design of the width of the beehive, and the number of nest frames must meet the needs of the bee colony.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Beehive

Standard honeycomb frame specifications: (length × width × height)

The outer dimensions of the nest box are 41cm×51cm×26cm;

The inner dimensions of the nest box are 37cm×47cm×26cm;

The box lid measures 45cm×55cm×8cm.

Nesting Box:

A shallow groove with a width of 12mm and a depth of 3mm is left in the center of the inner surface of the front and rear walls for the insertion of the isolation plate; there are two notches with a length of 120mm and a width of 20mm at the lower edge of the front wall; a nest door panel with a length of 386mm, a height of 50mm and a thickness of 15mm is inserted in the front.

There are 10 round hole nest doors on one side of the board and two tongue-shaped nest doors with a length of 60 mm and a height of 10 mm on the other side. There are two 80 mmX110 mm iron screens on the upper part of the back wall, and each has a 100 mm wide wooden board that can be moved left and right for opening and closing.

Nest frame:

There is no nest foundation groove on the bottom surface of the upper beam, and the size of the partition is consistent with the outer periphery of the nest frame.

Box cover:

Galvanized iron sheet or linoleum is nailed on the cover. There are two tongue-shaped vents on both sides, each with a length of 100 mm and a height of 20 mm.

Additional information:

Production requirements:

1. The wood used to make beehives should be strong, durable, lightweight, and not prone to deformation or cracking.

2. It is best to use a whole piece of wood for the four walls of the box. If smaller wood boards are used for splicing, it is best to use convex and concave surfaces or staggered surfaces to glue them firmly.

3. The outer wall of the beehive should be planed as flat as possible.

4. When making beehives, all parts and dimensions must comply with the current standards set by the state or relevant departments. Strive to ensure that the specifications and dimensions are accurate and consistent.

5. The joints between the side walls and the front and rear walls of the beehive must be made tight and firmly bonded to prevent loosening and deformation during use.

6. The surface of the beehive can be painted with white paint or tung oil to make the beehive durable, heat-insulating and moisture-proof.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Beehive

Nesting Box:

(1) Inner circumference length 440mm, width 370mm, height 270mm, plate thickness 20mm;

(2) There are 3 to 5 round nest entrances on the lower back wall of each nest;

A shallow groove with a width of 12 mm and a depth of 3 mm is left in the center of the inner surface of the front and rear walls for the isolation plate to be inserted;

There are two notches 120mm long and 20mm wide on the lower edge of the front wall;

Insert a nest door panel 386mm long, 50mm high and 15mm thick in the front;

The board has 10 round nest doors on one side and two tongue-shaped nest doors 60 mm long and 10 mm high on the other side;

There are two 80mmXllomm iron screen windows on the upper part of the rear wall, and each has a 100mm wide wooden board that can be moved left and right for opening and closing.

(3) A protective strip is added on the upper edge of the entire outer periphery of the box, with a width of 20 mm and a height of 25 mm.

Nest frame:

(1) Outer length 420mm, height 250mm;

(2) The upper beam is 25 mm wide, 20 mm thick, 456 mm long, and the frame ear is 28 mm long;

(3) The side strip is 240 mm long, 25 mm wide and 10 mm thick;

(4) The lower beam is 400 mm long, 15 mm wide and 10 mm thick;

(5) No nest foundation groove is left on the bottom surface of the upper beam, and the size of the partition is consistent with the outer periphery of the nest frame.

Shallow relay box:

(1) Inner height 135mm, width 370mm, length 440mm, plate thickness 20mm;

(2) The outer perimeter of the shallow super box nest frame is 420 mm long and 125 mm high;

(3) The upper beam is 15 mm thick, 456 mm long and 25 mm wide.

Auxiliary cover: There are two types: plate cover and wire mesh cover, the size is consistent with the outer size of the box. The plate cover consists of two parts, A and B.

Box cover:

(1) Inner circumference length 490mm, width 420mm, height 85mm, plate thickness 15mm;

(2) Nail a 40mm long, 20mm wide and thick wooden board to the four corners of the box cover. Or nail a 420mm long, 20mm wide and thick wooden strip to the front and back to make the box cover float on the auxiliary cover.

(3) Galvanized iron sheet or tarpaulin is nailed on the cover. There are two tongue-shaped ventilation holes on both sides, each with a length of 100 mm and a height of 20 mm.

Inner diameter width 37, length 47, height 25cm

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