Hive Foundation

Sheet Size: 422 x 157mm

Approximately 240 Sheets fit in a carton. Cartons may have up 1 week lead time or more.

Manuka Special is a thicker style often used in the brood and honey chambers. Being thicker it gives more durability to the frame once drawn out and also gives the bees more wax to work with while drawing it out.

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the sheeting machine.This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation. During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size.

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions.  Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

Sheet Size: 422 x 157mm

Approximately 315 Sheets fit in a carton. Cartons may have up 1 week lead time or more.

Medium Brood is a thinner style often used in the brood chamber. 

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture.  This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the sheeting machine. This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation.  During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size.

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

Sheet Size: 422 x 157mm

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the sheeting machine. This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation. During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size.

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

High quality full depth Acorn foundation - Made in the USA

425mm x 213mm

Breakable bottom corners to make provision for the queen the the bees to easily access the other side of the frame.

Available as the bare plastic foundation or 100% Coated with approx 40 grams of beeswax

Sheet Size: 422 x 212mm

Approximately 200 Sheets fit in a carton. Cartons may have up 1 week lead time or more.

Manuka Special is a thicker style often used in the brood and honey chambers. Being thicker it gives more durability to the frame once drawn out and also gives the bees more wax to work with while drawing it out.

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the  sheeting machine.This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation. During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size.

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

Sheet Size: 422 x 212mm

Approximately 255 Sheets fit in a carton. Cartons may have up 1 week lead time or more.

Medium Brood is a thinner style often used in the brood chamber. 

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the sheeting machine.This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation.During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine.The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size.

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

Sheet Size: 422 x 212mm

Approximately 357 Sheets fit in a carton. Cartons may have up 1 week lead time or more.

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the sheeting machine. This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation. During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size.

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

STOCK DUE JUNE 2025 - order now to secure your lot!

Puracell foundation is a very high-quality product made in USA with many features and benefits.

True-to-nature cell dimension

Bees know their operation better than we do, which is why Puracell is designed with the exact dimensions of natural honeycomb. While the cell width is standard sized, Puracell's cell walls are 36% thinner, leading to faster comb production.

From 2020 – 2025, over 10 million sheets were sold in USA with no quality or durability issues, and the numbers are increasing each year.

Product overview:- Product Video

Key features:

• The sheets have thin edges top and bottom to fit into 3mm grooves in the frames.
• Available in black or white colour.
• Each cell has a domed base, just like the natural engineering by the bees.

More Space

Because Puracell foundation has thinner cell walls, each frame enjoys up to 10% more cells without sacrificing cell size. This provides more space for brood, food, and other resources to prevent bees from swarming.

A full depth sheet has 3520 cells per sheet on one side.

=13.6% more cells than full depth medium brood wax foundation in NZ. (3096 cells per sheet on one side.)

= 5% more cells than NZ made full depth plastic foundation. (3354 cells per side.)

Ultra Resilience

Puracell is made from BPA-free, virgin plastic, making it capable of withstanding the beefiest of extractors and the clumsiest of beekeepers!

Instructional videos:

Hear how the manufacturer started the journey to make the best foundation for bees in the world:- Origin Story of Premier Bee / Foundation

Check out the video and blog article: Why Puracell Has 10% More Cells Per Sheet [Stop-Motion Video]

Cell Sizes Explained [Blog]

Plastic foundation, is it ok to use in a beehive? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVTSwyMHf3I  Kamon Reynolds.

How to apply beeswax to plastic foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDtVdpG0x94  Kamon Reynolds.

Testimonial Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsLvO6UpIlw  Kamon Reynolds and Greg Burns about Puracell foundation.  See section:  12:15 to 16:45     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TOA4mSsdsI&t=1170s   Kamon Reynolds. See section:  19:30 to 20:45

Commercial Beekeeper Testimonial Video (Kenny Lappe)  Shows Nucs with new frames and bees added only 2 weeks previously.

More client feedback in USA:-

Dusty Backer runs 13,000 hives in Texas and North Dakota and has used Puracell foundation for over 4 years. Dusty stated:-

“Puracell has been outstanding in my operation.  The bees draw it out faster and better than anything that I had ever used before. 

I have never had any issues with the integrity of the frame or foundation. 

Premier just makes really good products!  If the bees are happy with it, I am happy with it.”

Mike and Jake Rudebush run approximately 20,000 hives in Texas and has used Puracell foundation for over 4 years.  Mike stated:-

“My bees draw Puracell out faster and better than the Acorn or Pierco that I had been using.

Never had any problem with Puracell warping or bowing in the frames.

It gets so hot in the summer in Texas that the bees have to leave the hive to cool off, (bearding) when they do go back in the hive the frames, comb and foundation are just fine.

We regularly have days above 105 F (40.5°C) during our summer months.”

Kamon Reynolds, founder of the North American Honey Bee Expo: “After trying over 1,000 sheets of Puracell foundation, all of my (and my beekeeper friends’) initial questions were answered: Does Puracell get drawn faster? Is the wax coating thick? Does it actually have more cells? Is Puracell my preferred foundation? The answer to all of these questions is a definite yes.”

Nate Cowen from Cowen Manufacturing. 

Nates company is the largest manufacturer of semi-automated uncapping and extraction lines in the United States. 

Basically, Nate knows more about frames than anyone else in the industry. 

Nate stated, “Pura Frame and Puracell foundation is the best frame and foundation combination in the market” “I have never experienced any jamming issues or blowout issues with the Premier products” “Our machines are the best in the world and Jeff’s frame and foundation is the best in the world also!”

Sheet Size: 203 x 195mm

This is for one sheet only. Two sheets required per Technoset comb honey frame.

Please contact us for carton prices.

Approximately 765 Sheets fit in a carton.

The Technoset No.2 Comb Honey Frames can be viewed here.

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the Weed Process sheeting machine.  This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation.  During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size. 

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.

Sheet Size: 422 x 266mm

This is for one sheet or a carton (approx 135 Sheets)

Approximately 9 Sheets per KG

Heavy Brood Grade

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the Weed Process sheeting machine. This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation. During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size. 

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.