PURACELL Plastic Foundation
903-0111
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Puracell Foundation
Premium USA-made plastic foundation designed for better comb production and bee health.
🔬 Why Beekeepers Choose Puracell
True-to-Nature Cell Design
Puracell is engineered with the same dimensions as natural honeycomb. The 36% thinner cell walls mean:
- Faster comb drawing
- More space for brood and food
Over 10 million sheets sold in the USA from 2020–2025 with zero durability concerns.
📽️ Product Overview
🌟 Key Features
- Thin top and bottom edges to suit 3mm frame grooves
- Available in black or white
- Domed cell bases – just like the bees make
- Waxed options available - 30g for 3/4 Depth - 40g for Full Depth
More Cells, More Productivity
Puracell’s thinner walls give each frame up to 10% more cells, improving hive efficiency.
| Foundation Type | Cells per Side | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Puracell | 3,520 | — |
| Medium Brood Wax (NZ) | 3,096 | +13.6% |
| Plastic Foundation (NZ) | 3,354 | +5% |
More space = More brood & honey storage = Less swarming.
🛡️ Ultra Resilience
Made from BPA-free virgin plastic, Puracell stands up to commercial extractors and the roughest handling without warping or bowing.
🎥 Instructional & Educational Videos
- Origin Story – Premier Bee Products
- Why Puracell Has 10% More Cells (Stop-Motion)
- Cell Sizes Explained
- Plastic Foundation in Beehives? – Kamon Reynolds
- Applying Beeswax to Plastic Foundation – Kamon Reynolds
🎤 What Beekeepers Are Saying
Dusty Backer – 13,000 hives (Texas & North Dakota)
“The bees draw it out faster and better than anything I’ve used. No issues with durability. If the bees are happy, I’m happy.”
Mike & Jake Rudebush – 20,000 hives (Texas)
“Puracell beats Acorn and Pierco. No warping, even in extreme heat. It just works.”
Kamon Reynolds – North American Honey Bee Expo
“Yes to every question: fast drawing, thick wax coating, more cells – Puracell is now my go-to.”
Nate Cowen – Cowen Manufacturing
“Pura Frame and Puracell foundation is the best combination in the market. No jamming or blowouts. Premier makes world-class products.”
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