DN Wooden Deep Hive Body – for 10 frames (Height 223 mm) – With stainless steel rails
It is designed according to the proven concept for longitudinal frame arrangement (cold way) and holds exactly 10 standard DN frames.
If you are looking for a highly efficient, durable, and maximally economical solution for expanding your apiary, the original German Standard (DN) wooden deep hive body with factory-fitted stainless steel rails is the perfect choice. This 223 mm high model is delivered providing an ideal balance between reduced transport costs and superior comfort during subsequent work with bees. It is designed according to the proven concept for longitudinal frame arrangement (cold way) and holds exactly 10 standard DN frames.
Key technical characteristics and built-in components:
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- Integrated stainless steel rails: On the inner edges of the rebate where the frames hang, sturdy guides made of high-quality stainless steel are factory-mounted. The smooth metal surface completely prevents bees from sticking the frame lugs with propolis, making moving, spacing, and removing frames during inspections drastically faster and easier, without shocks that irritate the colony.
- Maximum stability of the finger joint: The 20 mm thick wooden boards are machine-processed with millimetre precision. The corners of the hive body are joined with a sturdy factory rebate (finger joint), giving the entire structure superior mechanical strength, stability, and resistance to warping.
- Economical flat-pack (Bausatz): The hive body is delivered completely disassembled, resulting in significantly lower shipping costs and providing maximum protection for the wooden elements against mechanical damage during transport. Assembly is quick, easy, and intuitive, and the kit includes all the necessary screws for assembly:
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- 18 x screws dimensions 4.5 x 45 mm
- 4 x screws dimensions 3.5 x 35 mm
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Practicality and Dr Liebig’s working technology:
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- Anti-slip strip system: Two longitudinal wooden rails (strips) are mounted on the underside of the body, effectively preventing slipping. They mechanically lock the hive body when placed on the lower hive elements, allow the beekeeper easier separation with a hive tool, and drastically reduce the possibility of accidentally crushing bees on the edges of the bodies during work.
- Comfortable wooden handles: Two wide handle strips are factory-installed on the outer walls, providing the beekeeper with a firm, wide, and secure surface for comfortable gripping and carrying of heavy bodies.
- Natural wood 20 mm thick: The body is made of dry, multi-laminated high-density pine, which provides a superior level of thermal insulation and a natural environment without condensation.
Note: The wood is delivered in a completely untreated state. To ensure the decades-long resistance of the solid wood to external precipitation, snow, and sun, the outer surfaces must be coated after successful assembly with several layers of ecological and bee-friendly water-based wood preservative or linseed oil.
