Industrial Beehive Tray Dipping System
High-temperature thermal dipping system designed for beekeeping hive box and tray wax treatment applications. Engineered for consistent operation at 270°F–320°F using controlled electric heating.
Designed to replace propane-based systems with faster, safer, and more controlled thermal processing.
Designed for Full Hive Immersion
Beekeeping hive dipping requires submerging hive boxes for 10–15 minutes to properly treat and protect wood surfaces. This system is built to accommodate multiple hive boxes simultaneously while maintaining consistent temperature and wax condition.
- Submerges multiple hive boxes per cycle
- Maintains stable temperatures throughout dipping process
- Supports paraffin and microcrystalline wax blends
- Reduces treatment variability and rework
System Configurations
Standard Dipping System
Custom-built tank designed to match your tray size and batch requirements.
Spillway Dipping System (Most Popular)
Overflow spillways return excess wax back into the tank, enabling continuous operation and simplified material handling.
Reservoir Dipping System
Internal lip captures foam, debris, and contaminants, allowing separation and controlled reprocessing. Reservoir configurations are ideal for operations requiring cleaner wax and improved process control.
Typical Customer Requirements
- Submerging 2–3 hive boxes at a time
- Stacking configurations for increased capacity
- Operating temperatures of 300°F–320°F
- 10–15 minute immersion cycles
- Bottom drain for cleaning
- Submersion lids for full immersion
- Fast heat-up for production efficiency
System Design Comparison
Standard System
[ Hive Boxes ]
↓
┌─────────┐
│ WAX │
│ TANK │
└─────────┘
- Basic dipping system
- Custom sizing
- Best for simple operations
Spillway System (Most Popular)
Overflow →→→
┌──────────────┐
│ WAX TANK │
│ │
└──────┬───────┘
↓
Returns
- Continuous overflow return
- No material buildup
- 75% of customers choose this
- Best for efficiency
Reservoir System
┌──────────────┐
│ WAX TANK │
│ ───────── │ ← Lip
│ debris ↑ │
└──────┬───────┘
↓
Drain / Capture
- Captures foam & debris
- Cleaner wax control
- Reprocess material separately
- Best for precision operations
Submersion & Drainback Design
- Optional lids to hold hive boxes below surface
- Drainback design allows wax to return to tank
- Secondary staging lids for controlled dripping
- Improved wax recovery and reduced waste
Process Overview
- Load wax into tank
- Heat to 270°F–320°F
- Submerge hive boxes
- Maintain immersion for 10–15 minutes
- Remove and drain wax back into system
- Repeat for continuous operation
Key Features
- 2–3× faster heating using up to 50% less electricity
- Electric heating eliminates propane burners
- Even heat distribution with no scorching
- High-temperature operation up to 320°F
- Heavy-duty stainless steel construction
- Double-walled insulated design
- Drain ports for maintenance
- Custom sizing available
Custom Build Requirements
- Internal tank dimensions
- Hive box or tray size
- Number of units per batch
- Wax type (paraffin / microcrystalline)
- Target operating temperature
WaxMelters will configure a complete system tailored to your production process.
Call (888) WAX-MELTERS or request a quote to get started.
Typical Configuration
Systems are commonly designed based on customer requirements such as:
- Tank dimensions (e.g., 36" x 24" x 34" depth)
- Batch size (number of hive boxes per cycle)
- Wax type and blend ratios
- Operating temperature (typically 270°F–320°F)
- Overflow management and containment
Example configurations include overflow spillways, submersion lids, and custom fixtures for holding hive boxes in position during dipping :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
Custom Built for Your Process
Each unit is built to order based on your production requirements. Provide:
- Internal tank dimensions
- Target temperature range
- Wax type and material form (slabs, pellets, etc.)
- Submersion and lid requirements
- Electrical specifications
WaxMelters will configure a complete system tailored to your operation.
Call (888) WAX-MELTERS or request a quote to get started.
