Honey extractor machine
2008
Palabay, V.C., Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State Univ., Mid La Union Campus, San Fernando City, La Union (Philippines)
The developed prototype Honey Extractor Machine used locally available food grade stainless materials. It consists of two prototype models derived from the principle of centrifugal force in honey extraction. The first model is four-framed, gear-driven, and manually operated machine while the second model is eight-framed, motor-driven machine powered by 1 hp Ac motor. Testing for functionality and efficiency of the four-framed model showed an average extraction time of 2-12 minutes with a maximum of RPM of 540. The eight-framed model showed an average extraction time of 2.22 minutes with a maximum of RPM of 300. Lighter honeycomb resulted to faster honey extraction than heavier honeycomb. Proper extraction requires lower speed at the start in order to prevent damage to honeycomb. After approximately one minute the honeycomb is reversed and speed is increased. The first model is recommended for village-type beekeeping; the second model is for satellite center bee production. The machine is also undergoing patent pending at the Intellectual Property Office with application time 1-2004-000431.
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