*NAHBE Pre-Order Only* 8-3/8" DEEP Puracell™ FOUNDATION | Triple WAX
$2.49 $1.74
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This item is only available for pre-order at the North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville, KY. Expo pre-orders will not be shipped to a different location.
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Triple-waxed Puracell™ foundation is the best brood foundation there is, period.
Three heavy coats of 100% capping beeswax quickly primes bees for comb production. Plus, a true-to-nature cell pattern provides both a familiar base for the colony and more storage for brood, pollen, and nectar, helping to prevent against swarming.
Puracell’s virgin, FDA-approved plastic is made to last, withstanding any warping, blowouts, or breakages.
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Dimensions: 16-3/4” x 8-3/8”
Cell size: 5.3 mm
Color options: Black, White, Yellow
Product weight: 0.41 lbs / sheet
Wax coat: Three coats of pure, rendered capping beeswax from A.H. Meyer & Sons
Snaps into 9-1/8” wooden frames (grooved top & bottom bars)
For use in 9-5/8” hive bodies
Material: Virgin, food-grade plastic (BPA-free)
Made 100% in the USA
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Qualifies for free shipping on orders over $150.*
In-stock orders typically ship within 24 hours.
*Free shipping offer extends to orders anywhere inside the contiguous 48 states. Read our full shipping terms here.
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What is the cell size of Puracell foundation? 5.3mm, which is standard-sized.
Do I need the extra layer of wax? It depends on the level of nectar flow in your area. One coat of our beeswax will usually be enough for bees to draw comb. However, the extra layer of wax will further stimulate bees’ wax-producing glands, which could trigger comb production even during a dearth.
Does Puracell foundation have more cells? Puracell foundation has up to 10% more cells per sheet than standard foundation. This is due to its 36% thinner cell wall, not a smaller cell size.
What frame(s) is compatible with Puracell foundation? Any wooden frame with grooved top and bottom bars.
How do I install Puracell foundation into a wooden frame? Begin by inserting one of the foundation’s crimped edges into either the top or bottom groove of the frame. Then, using both hands, flex the foundation until the other edge is securely fit into the opposite groove. Do not worry about bending the foundation too far — It is designed to withstand it!
How many coats of wax are on the double-waxed foundation? Two.
Does the wax contain 100% beeswax? Yes, the wax coat contains 100% pure capping beeswax — the freshest beeswax available. There are no additives in our wax.
Where is the foundation made? The foundation is made in our factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Questions? Call (605) 951-0267
“After trying over 1,000 sheets of Puracell foundation, all of my (and my beekeeper friends’) initial questions were answered: Does Puracell get drawn faster? Is the wax coating thick? Does it actually have more cells? Is Puracell my preferred foundation? The answer to all of these questions is a definite yes.”
— Kamon Reynolds, Professional beekeeper, youtuber
The best foundation there is. For bees and their keepers.
Triple-waxed Puracell foundation is as good as it gets.
Every inch of Puracell foundation is designed to make life better for the bees, from its true-to-nature cell pattern to the heaviest, purest beeswax coating. 36% thinner cell walls provide both familiarity and increased storage for food and brood, resulting in up to 10% more cells than standard foundation.
The natural scent from three generous coats of pure, rendered capping beeswax from A.H. Meyer & Sons triggers bees to produce comb right out of the box — meaning your hive will be primed for growth.
Puracell’s virgin, FDA-approved plastic is made to last, withstanding any warping, blowouts, or breakages while allowing for easy installation into wooden frames.
Product Details:
Dimensions: 16-3/4” x 8-3/8”
Cell size: 5.3 mm
Wax coat: Three heavy coats of 100% pure capping beeswax from A.H. Meyer & Sons
Color options: Black, White, Yellow
Product weight: 0.41 lbs / sheet
Snaps into 9-1/8" frames (grooved top and bottom bars)
For use in 9-5/8" hive bodies
Material: Virgin, food-grade plastic (BPA-free)
Made 100% in the United States of America
