technological development leaves no chance to preserve established traditions.Upgrade to increase the volume and quality of manufactured products is becoming a key challenge members of industrial and agricultural enterprises.However, there are exceptions - the technical approaches to the organization of bee apiaries are still loyal to the concepts prevailing 100th anniversary ago.Adherence to standard sizes worked out the framework for hives is confirmed, although in this niche progress does not stand still.
functions and configuration framework
value of the frame in the hive can be compared with the engine in the vehicle.This is the core of the case and the main field for the production of honey.Number of frames in the hive is usually calculated based on the total design "house" and may vary.But the most important is the size of the hive framework for determining the quality of the organization of work of bees themselves.
surface of the frame should have a wax base for families began the production of honey.The quality and efficiency of this process affect the joints, the working area, the nuances of the care and maintenance of the hive.By location
frames are divided into vertical and horizontal - the so-called couches and risers.Features two configurations are the basis for calculating the amount of the framework and parameters.
size value in hives
enough space in the nests for the development of bee colonies is essential for the success of beekeeping.Right sized frames for beehives allow to provide not only the stock of the area at the moment, but leave room for further growth of pollen and wearability queens.Close the hive will not allow to create the conditions for such development, and can be effective only in special beekeeping farms.
already mentioned two types of designs bee "house".Loungers allow initially create the necessary margin areas, while in the back-seat risers built up further.Depending on what is used for the frame size of the hive, beekeepers carry brood in store from 1 to 3 times by placing the nests of new honeycombs.To prevent increasing swarm moods, such operations should be carried out in a timely manner.
optimum size
Of course, one can not speak about the general and uniform parameters for the drafting of the hive, but a number of criteria for the calculation of the optimal data in specific cases is still worth noting.The initial information in order to determine the size of the frame to the hive, are based on the following criteria:
- number of brood;
- planned volume of honey;
- planned volume of pollen;
- accommodation for young bees;
- platform for processing nectar.
addition, take into account the individual characteristics of the site where the apiary located.In some cases, the size of the framework for hives vary due to the peculiarities of service apiary.A common example is the approach to the cleaning process - the presence of a removable bottom, for example, eliminates the need for removal framework.
standard Dadant-Blunt
listed the criteria for selecting size should not be regarded as an indication to create a unique on the parameters of the hive.Anyway, now used in professional and amateur apiaries structures are quite uniform characteristics.Another thing is that a lot of the standards themselves.
The most popular design is considered Dadant-Blunt, which defined the parameters of hives for many years, and became the basis for the calculation of other formats.Today the size of the frame beehive Dadant is the starting point in the search for the best solution for private apiaries.Thus, the length of the upper and lower bars is 435 mm and the height - 300 mm.But it is important to consider that for ease of use and reliability of the design of the hive may increase the outside of the bar.Here, every beekeeper selects the degree of capacity to fit your needs - typically 5-10 cm.
Variations sizes
In addition to differences in the principles of the device of hives, each frame format includes several performances.But it often refers to the height of bars and their length remains the same - 435 mm.With respect to other indicators of deviation is quite risky - again, it affects the experience of working with bees, which casts doubt on the experiments.This is the case when modern technology inferior to many years of experience of participants of economic activity.However, the introduction of new materials for frames also not be ruled out.
minimum allowable size of the frame to the hive height is 145 mm.These elements are called poluramkami store and extensions.By the way, the store - a place to collect the finished honey.The average height is considered to be 230 mm.This format is extended to component parts of multi-hives.Optimum it is considered the best standard Dadant corresponding to 300 mm - full or nesting usual frame.
size in a multiple hive
Along c described standard size used for multihull designs and other options.They mostly come from the model Langstroth-Root, on the basis of which has been designed with several hive bodies.In this configuration only standardized "box", while their number and installation methods may vary.
In length dimensions of the frame are similar to the multiple effect of the hive Dadant parameters, but they differ in height.Typically used size of 230 mm.And allowed the combination of hives with different designs - extensions, shops and a framework with proper information makes it possible to efficiently plan a place to further increase the number of bee colonies.
German size
In Germany, widespread hives with non-standard parameters.This complicates the operation in the Russian beekeeping farms, but the undeniable advantages of Western models and compensate all the attendant difficulties.
Classic size of frames in the German hive can be represented as the format 370h233 mm.These designs are easier to use, practically free from technical defects affecting the conditions ensuring the life of bees, as well as have a more civilized appearance.Among the disadvantages of again pointed out the problems in the implementation of the domestic economy - it is necessary to refine the hive under the extractor and honeycombs.As a rule, beekeepers face similar difficulties when you want to transfer the families of hives and Dadant Ruta models.
Other sizes
use of certain bee frame size due to the region, which is located apiary.For this reason, engineers are developing new standards specifically for specific climatic conditions.
So, in addition to traditional formats emerge their version with the reduced or increased size.Thus the basis for the initial indicators are not only the size of the frame Dadant hive, but the format Langstroth-Root.For modifications include: Zander frame (width - 420 mm, and height - 220 mm), the hive Goltz (250h330 mm) and increased size Langstroth (448h232 mm).
In general, the global beekeeping industry seeks to unify existing sizes framework against which observed and refusal of additional functions in the hive.For example, get rid of the construction of windows, openings for cleaning the bottom barriers, do not let the bees to spread during the inspection, etc.There is an opposite trend towards complexity frames due to insulation materials for thermal insulation.
