Embedder Electric

Prepare your own wired hive frames with the Embedder Electric from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

Designed for embedding beeswax foundation into wired frames, this electric beekeeping tool uses copper terminals to heat the frame wire slightly, allowing the wax foundation to become embedded around it.

It provides an alternative to using a manual spur wheel embedder and is particularly useful for backyard beekeepers and sideline operators who want to prepare their own frames or expand their apiary.

With practice, a sheet of foundation can be embedded into a full-depth frame in less than twenty seconds, making the tool useful when preparing multiple frames.

Electric Embedding for Beeswax Foundation

The Embedder Electric is designed to secure beeswax foundation to the wires inside a hive frame.

During the embedding process, the copper terminals make contact with the frame wire, causing the surrounding beeswax to melt slightly.

As the wire becomes embedded in the foundation, it helps secure the wax sheet within the frame.

This process can be repeated along each wire until the foundation is properly embedded.

The copper terminals are spaced to make it easier to work along the frame wires during preparation.

How to Use the Electric Embedder

A 12-volt battery or similar power source and an embedding board are required to carry out the embedding process.

To embed beeswax foundation:

1. Prepare your wired hive frame and insert the beeswax foundation.
2. Place the frame onto the embedding board with the wire facing upwards.
3. Connect the embedder to a suitable 12-volt battery or similar power source.
4. Press the button and allow the copper terminals to make contact with the frame wire.
5. Allow the wax surrounding the wire to melt slightly.
6. Repeat the process along each wire until the foundation is embedded.

Avoid overheating the wire, as excessive heat may damage or melt through the beeswax foundation.

Suitable for Preparing Multiple Frames

For beekeepers who assemble and wire their own equipment, an electric embedder provides a convenient alternative to a manual spur wheel.

Electric embedding helps secure the beeswax foundation to the frame wire, making it particularly useful when preparing multiple frames for an expanding apiary.

Once familiar with the process, you can prepare a full-depth frame in less than twenty seconds.

Whether you are preparing a small number of frames or working on a larger batch, the electric embedder provides a practical method for installing beeswax foundation.

Key Features

• Electric tool for embedding beeswax foundation
• Copper terminals for contacting frame wire
• Operates using a 12-volt battery or similar power source
• Designed for use with an embedding board
• Suitable for preparing wired hive frames
• Alternative to manual spur wheel embedding
• Can embed foundation into a full-depth frame in less than twenty seconds with practice

Important Operating Information

A suitable 12-volt battery or similar power source and an embedding board are required for the embedding process.

The embedding board is available separately.

Prepare Your Own Beeswax Foundation Frames

Whether you are assembling frames for a backyard hive or preparing larger quantities for an expanding apiary, the Embedder Electric provides a practical method of securing beeswax foundation to frame wire.

Order the Embedder Electric from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today or call 02 9477 5569 for assistance with your frame assembly equipment.