Honey extractor

A honey extractor is a mechanical device used in extraction of honey from honeycombs. A honey extractor extracts the honey from the honey comb without destroying the comb. Extractors work by centrifugal force.

A drum or container holds a frame basket which spins, flinging the honey out.
With this method the wax comb stays intact within the frame and can be reused by the bees.

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