Mellarius OptiLine D52 electric 4 frame honey extractor with legs

Tangential honey extractor for four frames with electric drive 230 V and 110W power output. The basket width is 31 cm, making the extractor suitable for most frames. The extractor is made from polished stainless steel sheets, certified for food contact.

About Mellarius OptiLine Series Honey Extractors

Mellarius OptiLine honey extractors are a guarantee of high quality and long service life. These extractors are manufactured from thicker stainless steel sheets (0.8 to 1 mm) and are equipped with heavy-duty legs that increase the stability of the extractor. A wide range of manual and electric extractors is available in tangential or radial variants.

Modern Design

Mellarius OptiLine series honey extractors feature a modern design with detachable legs. The drum of the extractor is made from food-grade stainless steel of sufficient thickness (0.8 to 1 mm), so that unwanted dents cannot easily occur. The entire construction of the extractors is manufactured using plasma welding. The design emphasizes smooth surfaces that are easy to clean.

The extractor baskets are manufactured with a denser mesh of stainless steel wires; thanks to this, the force on the comb during extraction is distributed over a larger area, preventing the wires from cutting into the honeycomb. Round bars are used for basket production, which are resistant to twisting. Round surfaces without sharp edges are also easier to clean.

The leg system is also innovative – the legs are positioned and attached to the extractor in a way that ensures maximum stability. The legs are made of heavy-duty material and their own weight contributes to stability during extraction. Thanks to a simple yet sturdy connection, the legs can be easily removed, making the entire extractor much more compact for storage until its next use.

Easy Disassembly

The drive system is always located in the upper part of the extractor, allowing for easy maintenance. Thanks to this solution, the extractor basket rests freely at the bottom on a ball bearing. The drive is mounted on a clamping bar, which also holds wide hinges for the plexiglass covers. The clamping bar with the drive is sufficiently robust, again made of polished stainless steel material for easy maintenance. After removing the upper bar with the drive, which is secured by two star screws, the entire drive can be easily taken off. Likewise, the entire basket can be easily removed from the extractor, allowing you to conveniently clean both the extractor and the basket separately.

Proven Drive with Variable Speed Control

OptiLine series honey extractors are fitted with a reliable electric motor with a sufficient power output of 110 W. These motors are equipped with their own fan for better cooling. The motor includes a robust manual continuously variable speed control system. The transfer of motor power to the extractor basket is provided by a mechanical gearbox for an optimal range of extraction speeds.

The motor allows speed variation and thus a change in the rotation direction of the entire basket, which increases comfort during extraction. Bees tend to build cells at a slight upward angle (4° to 5°) – so that the stored honey does not flow out, and additionally, honey stored this way provides a certain stability to the comb. For beekeepers, this is a disadvantage, because when a comb is placed in the extractor, the cells face one direction, and if this direction is against the rotation direction, honey flows out poorly and some honey reserves may remain in the combs. Therefore, it is advantageous to have an extractor with the option of bidirectional extraction.

Technical Specifications of the Honey Extractor

• Basket size: 31x48 cm
• Basket type: with shaft
• Height of the extractor when assembled: 104 cm
• Height of the extractor including drive: 120 cm
• Honey gate height from the ground: 38 cm
• Outer drum diameter: 53 cm
• Motor: 110W
• Speed control: continuously variable, manual
• Rotation direction: both

Main Advantages of the Honey Extractor

• High-quality stainless steel materials with polished surface.
• Baskets used feature a dense mesh – does not damage honeycombs.
• Simple leg folding system – easy storage.
• Easy disassembly of the drive and extractor basket – convenient cleaning.
• High-quality 110 W electric motor
  

The honey extractors are from official German distribution. Depending on stock availability, they are supplied with black or grey legs. The 110W motor is supplied in blue, red, or white finish.