Full Depth Black Plastic Beehive Frames

Durable Plastic Frames Pre-Coated for Fast Acceptance

Upgrade your beekeeping experience with our Full Depth Plastic Frames, designed for durability and ease of use. Ideal for both beginners and experienced beekeepers, these frames are crafted from high-quality, food-grade plastic, giving your bees a sturdy, reliable foundation to build their honeycombs. Each frame is pre-coated with beeswax to encourage quick colony acceptance, and built to resist breakage, warping, and weather damage.

Key Features

• Material: High-quality, food-grade plastic
• Durability: Resistant to breakage, warping, and weather damage
• Lightweight: Easy to handle and install
• Maintenance: Easy to clean and reusable
• Compatibility: Fits standard full depth hive boxes
• Foundation: Pre-coated with beeswax to encourage quick acceptance

Why Choose Plastic Over Wax Foundation?

Plastic frames resist damage from moisture and pests for a longer lifespan than traditional wax, while the beeswax pre-coating promotes faster acceptance by your colony. They're easy to clean for a hygienic hive environment, reusable year after year for genuine cost-effectiveness, and lightweight enough to simplify inspections and general maintenance.

Size Guide: Ideal, WSP and Full Depth

WSP is not Full Depth, it's a medium depth size sitting between Ideal (shallower) and Full Depth (deepest). Always match the same size across boxes, frames, and foundations to guarantee proper fit.

• Frames: Ideal 13.7cm, WSP 18.1cm, Full Depth 23.2cm
• Boxes: Ideal 14.8cm, WSP 19cm, Full Depth 24.2cm
• Wax foundations: Ideal 10.9cm, WSP 15.4cm, Full Depth 20.8cm

Specifications

• Material: Food-grade plastic
• Weight: Approximately 1kg per frame
• Colour: Black
• Depth: Full Depth, 23.2cm
• Foundation: Pre-coated with beeswax

What size hive boxes do these frames fit?

These are Full Depth frames, sized to fit standard Full Depth hive boxes at 23.2cm deep.

Is WSP the same as Full Depth?

No, WSP is a medium depth size between Ideal and Full Depth. Always match the same size across boxes, frames, and foundations.

Do these frames come pre-coated with wax?

Yes, each frame is pre-coated with beeswax to encourage faster acceptance by your bee colony.

How much does each frame weigh?

Approximately 1kg per frame.

Are plastic frames reusable?

Yes, they're designed to be cleaned and reused year after year, resisting moisture and pest damage better than wax foundation.

Are these frames suitable for beginners?

Yes, they're designed to be lightweight and easy to handle, suiting both beginner and experienced beekeepers.

What colour are these frames?

Black.

How do I clean plastic frames?

They're easy to clean with basic washing, helping maintain a hygienic hive environment between uses.

Will bees accept plastic frames as readily as wax?

The beeswax pre-coating is specifically applied to encourage quick acceptance, similar to how bees respond to wax foundation.

Can I mix Full Depth frames with WSP boxes?

No, sizes must match across boxes, frames, and foundations to ensure proper fit and avoid incorrect orders.