Uncapping tray

Description

Uncapping Tray is a tool used in the process of harvesting honey from honeycomb frames. It is designed to catch the wax cappings that are removed from the honeycomb cells during the uncapping process.

Here’s how it typically works:

• Preparation: Before extracting honey, beekeepers need to remove the wax cappings that cover the honey-filled cells. This process is called uncapping.
• Uncapping: During uncapping, beekeepers use a specialized tool called an uncapping knife or an uncapping fork to carefully scrape off the wax cappings from the honeycomb frames. As they do this, the wax cappings fall off the frames.
• Tray Placement: The uncapping tray is positioned underneath the frames being uncapped. It catches the wax cappings as they fall, preventing them from making a mess on the floor or workspace.
• Drainage: Some uncapping trays are designed with a slotted or grated bottom, allowing the honey to drain through while retaining the wax cappings on top. This design helps separate the honey from the wax, making it easier to collect both.
• Collection: Once the uncapping process is complete, beekeepers can collect the wax cappings from the tray. These cappings can be further processed to extract beeswax, which has various uses in cosmetics, candles, and other products.