The ANEL Plastic Insulated Beehive

The ANEL Plastic Insulated Beehive: https://www.anel.gr/en/anel-plastic-b... After years of extensive experimenting for alternatives to the wooden beehives we are proud to introduce the ANEL plastic beehive. A product that is designed to solve many problems and threats of beekeeping and additionally to offer even farther advantages. The ANEL beehive is: Bee-Friendly Beekeeper-Friendly Very Durable Long Lasting Maintenance Free Perfect for Professional Use Key advantages: No need for maintenance. Save money from material and working hours! Incomparable durability and weight support (over 500kg). Despite their outstanding durability, they are notably light. They will not deform, will not decay, will not crack, will not hold any water. Chemicals (like caustic potash, oxalic acid, formic acid, chlorine etc.) will not corrode them. Hard-shell outer body by high quality polypropylene (PP) plastic and powerful polyurethane (PU) insulation of high density inside the hive cover and hive body. This technology keeps the bees warm during the winter and cool during the summer! In order to have the same level of insulation with wood you need 7cm thickness. All parts can be combined with your Langstroth wooden hives and material. All parts that come in contact with the bees and their products are from high quality 100% new and virgin food grade plastic. Learn more about the specification of our plastics here. Top cover Two types: regular and deep Colors: grey and white Features: Anti-slippery surface Insulated with powerful PU (polyurethane foam) insulation - It provides the same insulation as 7cm wood. Weighs only 1,8kg Water run-off It replaces the inner cover and creates space for a top feeder Jagged surface for securing the hive on top of them during transportation Inclined surface on the top to avoid the concentration of mud and water Equipped with the famous ANEL entrance/ventilation and feeding hybrid plugs. Open or close them at will! Combine them with a top feeder or turn them into new entrances or ventilations for the hive. Hive bodies (brood chamber and super) Two types: 1/1 brood-chamber size and 3/4 honey-chamber super Colors: white, yellow, blue, green and grey Features: Insulated with powerful PU (polyurethane foam) insulation - It provides the same insulation as 7cm wood. With 2 recessed and 2 external grips for easy and ergonomic lifting, placed in the front and back in order to facilitate the hive transfer. Anti-slippery surface in the top and bottom. Weighs only 3.3 Kg Can be combined with Langstroth wooden beehives Can be equipped or pre-ordered with ventilation/entrance hybrid plugs. Drill holes in any place you like to apply them. Can be equipped or pre-ordered with all kind of fasteners, even the adjustable ones. Can be marked with a branding iron very easily and your mark CANNOT be tampered with Bottom board Two models: Ventilated (Anti-Varroa) and Classic (Non-ventilated or Closed) Colors: brown and white Our customers have known the value of ANEL’s mobile bottom boards for hives since 1999 when ANEL’s sealed and ventilated bottom boards were first released (back in 1999 we called them ANTI-VARROA bases because they helped combat varroa mites and acariosis). Features: Two independent entrances Adjustable / wire clips can be fitted. Non-slip bases made of hard rubber to prevent sliding during transport. 5 stabilization points on the base so that stress is not put on the clips. Large gaps to ensure no blockages by bee excreta. Doors can be secured into transport position or in safety position to protect against wasps, mice, etc. using a smart clip (for which ANEL has registered a Utility Model Certificate). Available in a range yellow and blue. Pollen collection system Two types: SET of pollen collectors for ANEL bottom boards and Entrance pollen collector BIG GUY With ANEL’s patented pollen collection system turn you hives at any time into efficient pollen collectors.