Jumbo Comb Crusher & Honey Press – Eco

Process natural honeycomb on a larger scale with the Jumbo Comb Crusher & Honey Press – Eco from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Designed for beekeepers who prefer crush-and-press extraction, this larger manual press provides a practical way to separate honey from comb without relying on centrifugal extraction.

It is particularly relevant to Warre beekeepers, where natural comb and minimally reinforced wax may not be suited to spinning in a conventional honey extractor. The press can also be useful for processing cappings, burr comb and broken honeycomb generated during harvest.

A Larger Option for Crush-and-Press Extraction

The Jumbo model provides an alternative for beekeepers who need more working capacity than a compact honey press.

Instead of placing complete reinforced frames into a centrifugal extractor, honeycomb is removed and loaded into the press. Mechanical pressure is then gradually applied, squeezing liquid honey from the wax.

This straightforward process makes the equipment useful for natural-comb systems where preserving the original comb is not the main priority.

For Warre beekeepers, that can fit naturally with a hive-management approach in which colonies are encouraged to rebuild fresh comb.

Useful for More Than Warre Comb

Although the Jumbo Comb Crusher is well suited to Warre harvesting, its usefulness is not limited to one hive type.

It can also help recover honey from:

• Natural or unwired honeycomb
• Broken comb
• Burr comb removed during inspections
• Wax cappings produced during conventional extraction
• Honey-rich wax that is difficult to process in a spinner

This makes the press useful alongside a conventional extractor as well. Cappings and damaged comb can be collected during harvest and processed separately rather than allowing recoverable honey to remain trapped in the wax.

Manual Operation without Electricity

The press uses mechanical pressure rather than an electric motor.

This keeps operation relatively straightforward and can suit honey rooms where a manually controlled processing method is preferred.

Gradually applying pressure gives honey time to move out of the crushed comb. Working too quickly can be less efficient, so allowing the press to drain between adjustments can improve the process.

A suitable clean collection container should be positioned beneath the outlet before pressing begins.

Cleaning After Honey Processing

Honey and beeswax residue should be removed after each processing session.

Warm water can help soften wax left on the pressing components, making it easier to scrape away before final rinsing.

Avoid allowing old honey and wax to remain on the equipment between harvests. Once cleaned, allow all components to dry thoroughly before reassembly or storage.

The remaining pressed wax can be retained for later melting and beeswax processing rather than discarded.

A Practical Upgrade for Natural-Comb Beekeepers

For a beekeeper processing more natural comb than a small press can comfortably handle, the Jumbo Eco model provides the next step up while retaining the simplicity of manual crush-and-press extraction.

It can be particularly valuable for Warre apiaries, natural-comb operations or beekeepers looking for another way to recover honey from cappings and damaged comb.

Choose the Jumbo Comb Crusher & Honey Press – Eco from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies for larger-scale manual honey pressing. For advice on honey presses, Warre harvesting or beeswax-processing equipment, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.