

Plastic Foundation Sheets – Durable & Easy to Use
Explore our range of plastic foundation sheets designed for strength, longevity, and excellent comb building. We stock trusted brands like Acorn and Puracell, available in full depth and 3/4 depth sizes. These foundations come wax-coated for quick acceptance by bees and are perfect for both brood and honey frames. A great low-maintenance alternative to beeswax sheets—ideal for commercial and hobbyist hives alike.
ACORN Plastic foundation
902-0101
Price excludes GST
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
PURACELL Plastic Foundation
903-0111
Price excludes GST
📦 In stock now.
Premium USA-made plastic foundation designed for better comb production and bee health.
True-to-Nature Cell Design
Puracell is engineered with the same dimensions as natural honeycomb. The 36% thinner cell walls mean:
Over 10 million sheets sold in the USA from 2020–2025 with zero durability concerns.
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.
Made from BPA-free virgin plastic, Puracell stands up to commercial extractors and the roughest handling without warping or bowing.
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.”