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An uncapping roller with metal needles \u2014 the fast, affordable way to open capped comb without slicing wax off. Roll it across the comb and the spikes pierce each cell so honey can flow during extraction. The metal needles are stiffer than the plastic version, so they push through tougher or older cappings with less effort.<\/p>\n
Lay the frame on your uncapping bench and roll the needle drum across the capped comb. The spikes puncture each wax cap so honey can spin out in the extractor \u2014 unlike a knife, nothing is sliced away, so there are no loose cappings to strain. Don’t bear down hard; light pressure is enough to break the caps without driving the needles through the foundation. Change rolling direction often so the needles don’t keep dropping into the same cells. The metal needles handle firmer or partially crystallized cappings better than plastic.<\/p>\n
A roller breaks cappings rather than removing them \u2014 great for minimal mess and for comb you want to leave largely intact for the bees to repair. If you prefer to slice cappings off cleanly (and save the wax), use an uncapping knife instead. The metal-needle roller is the choice for tougher cappings; the plastic-needle version is gentler and lower-cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The uncapping roller features blunt spikes to penetrate wax caps. This style of uncapping is best described as “scratching” style of uncapping.<\/p>\n
May be used mainly by commercial beekeepers but all beekeepers of all levels alike are encouraged to try many products to see what suits your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n