Veils

Made in NZ - No fumigation on import!

Flat packed ready to fold into shape.

Soften the crease with water and then fold into shape

Has a small slot to insert thin super foundation

Dimensions are 108mm square and 45mm wide.

Eco-friendly packaging available here

Cardboard cartons to suit the sections available here

Kitsets frames to take 3 sections or 4 sections available here

Precut thin super foundation available here

Checkout the full instruction guide here

All Frames are the common standard NZ sizing 

Assembled and wired and ready for you to add the wax foundation. 

Made from High Density Russian Pine, they are very strong and will last for many years.

The top bar is secured with four 32mm staples at the top and a 20mm staple on each end. The bottom bars have a machined groove to locate the foundation and are secured with 32mm staples.

A registration number can be hot branded onto the top bar with 20mm lettering on indent orders in pallet quantities. 640 frames on a pallet.

See below for details.

Frame Size:

1/2 Depth - Your Russian Pine frame will be 125mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. 1/2 depth is often used as a honey super for comb honey or just because it's the lightest size when filled with honey.

3/4 Depth - Your Russian Pine frame will be 176mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. 3/4 depth is the most common size for honey supers as it is still a relatively manageable weight but allows for a good harvest per box. Some beekeepers find two 3/4 boxes a good size for a brood chamber.

WSP Depth - Your Russian Pine frame will be 183mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. WSP depth is used like the 3/4 size frame but in our Technoset 3/4 boxes, as they are slightly higher than the standard 3/4 box and fit these frames. 

Full Depth - Your Russian Pine frame will be 231mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. Full Depth is the most common size in beekeeping with it being used for brood chambers and honey supers. Beekeepers often will use two of these for the brood chamber.

Jumbo Depth - Your Russian Pine frame will be 286mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. Jumbo depth is usually used as an option of having just one brood super. This size is the closest arrangement you can have to the bees natural hive size in the wild.

Frame Endbar Size:

33mm - Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 33mm. 33mm Gives you plenty of space in the brood box with 10 frames giving you more flexibility on how you place your frames and also allowing for the wax and propolis build up on the frames. This is often used in brood chambers as they get clogged up the most.

35mm - Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 35mm. 35mm means that 10 frames will fit in a standard super with a near perfect fit. This will give thicker built out frames and also consistent spacing between the frames. This is often used in honey supers to get the thicker frames and more yield.

43mm - Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 43mm. 43mm means that 8 frames will fit in a standard super. This will give thick built out frames and is often used in honey supers to get the thicker frames and more yield. Only available on 3/4 & WSP frames.

Wooden Frames Fitted with Beeswax Foundation – Assembled & Ready to Use

Our fully assembled Russian Pine wooden frames are built to standard NZ specifications and ready to drop into your hive. Each frame is assembled with stainless steel wire and brass eyelets on the end bars to maintain wire tension, ensuring strong and long-lasting support for your beeswax foundation.

Grooved bottom bars allow the wax to fit full-size, from top to bottom, and horizontal support wires (3 or 4 depending on depth) give excellent structural strength to the foundation.

Frame Sizes:

• 1/2 Depth (125mm high): Assembled and wired, ideal for comb honey or light honey supers. This is the lightest size when filled and perfect for easy handling.

• 3/4 Depth (176mm high): The most common super size in NZ. Offers a good balance of weight and yield. Also popular for use in brood chambers by some beekeepers.

• Full Depth (231mm high): Commonly used for both brood and honey. Often paired in twos for full-depth brood chambers.

• Jumbo Depth (286mm high): A larger option often used for single brood boxes. Closest in size to natural wild hives.

Frame End Bar Width:

• 33mm: Fits 10 frames per box with extra space for wax and propolis buildup – ideal for brood boxes.

• 35mm: A snug fit for 10 frames in a standard super. Helps produce uniform, thicker frames.

• 43mm: Fits 8 frames per super. Creates extra space for thick, well-built honeycomb – great for honey supers.

Wax Foundation Types:

• Medium Brood: A thinner 157mm sheet ideal for brood chambers. Professionally produced beeswax ensures quality and rapid comb building.

• Manuka Special: A thicker 157mm sheet offering greater durability – ideal for honey or Manuka harvests, where frames need extra strength for extraction and handling.

Each frame is crafted from slow-grown Russian Pine for enhanced strength and stability. Designed for both hobbyists and commercial beekeepers looking for durability, performance, and ease of use.

Full depth wooden queen cell frame with slots to suit aluminium cell bars.

Fits two bars at the perfect height to fit roller queen cages over the cell cups if necessary. 

Bare wooden frame only.

Kitset frames made to suit the wooden comb honey sections.

Fit in a Standard 1/2 Depth Box

4 section Frame - Fits 4 wooden sections. Fit maximum sections per frame.

Frames come with 4mm thick ply separator sheet to ensure the bees build the comb to uniform levels.

7 frames can be fitted per standard half depth super.

Alternatively you can use 5 of these section frames plus 3 standard Hoffman frames.

It is a good idea to draw out some standard Hoffman frames first then place them on outsides of the Super as bait frames to get the bees working in the super real quick.

Filler block are available on request if you want to do just 3 sections per frame rather than four. This can have been results in some cases.

1/2 depth boxes available in NZ Pine and Russian Pine

Wooden Section Package 28

This package consists of:-

1 x Half depth super, assembled. Not treated.

7 x 4-section frames, assembled with plywood separators attached.

28 x wooden sections, flat packed.

28 x thin super wax sheets to suit the sections.

Eco Friendly packaging to suit the wooden sections can be purchased here.

Checkout the full instruction guide here

WSP Depth - Your Russian Pine frame will be 183mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. WSP depth is used like the 3/4 size frame but in our Technoset 3/4 boxes, as they are slightly higher than the standard 3/4 box and fit these frames. 

Options:

Endbar Size:

33mm - Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 33mm. 33mm Gives you plenty of space in the brood box with 10 frames giving you more flexibility on how you place your frames and also allowing for the wax and propolis build up on the frames. This is often used in brood chambers as they get clogged up the most.

35mm - Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 35mm. 35mm means that 10 frames will fit in a standard super with a near perfect fit. This will give thicker built out frames and also consistent spacing between the frames. This is often used in honey supers to get the thicker frames and more yield.

43mm - Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 43mm. 43mm means that 8 frames will fit in a standard super. This will give thick built out frames and is often used in honey supers to get the thicker frames and more yield. Only available on 3/4 & WSP frames.

Option:

Wired and assembled - your frames will be assembled and wired ready for wax foundation

Plastic foundation fitted - Your frames will come with plastic foundation already fitted, you will just need to coat it with beeswax.

Zinc Plated M3 x 38mm.

The ideal size for beehive boxes.

Pack of 500.

No. 2 Square drive head.

Acid Resistant Ziplock bag, perfect for storing 80 soaked cardboard strips.

The bag measures 305 x 440mm. 50 microns thick. Comes as singles or a pack of 100.

Once you have soaked your Beequip Strips, put them in these bags to keep it tidy and make them last longer.