Plastic Foundation
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.
PURACELL Plastic Foundation
903-0111
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$1.80
📦 In stock now.
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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