Abstract: Journal of Material Sciences & Applied Engineering

Abstract:
The study investigated the performance of a manual compressing honey extractor for extracting honey from combs. The test evaluated the efficiency, honey recovery rate, time consumption, and ease of operation. The extractor was tested using 10 honeycomb frames, each weighing approximately 2 kg. The honey was extracted manually by applying pressure on the combs. Data collected included the volume of honey extracted, time taken for extraction, and residual honey left in the comb. The results indicated that the extractor achieved an average honey recovery efficiency of 85%, with an average extraction time of 6 minutes per frame. Factors such as the operator's effort and the comb's condition influenced the results. The manual extractor was found to be effective for small-scale honey producers, offering an affordable and straightforward alternative to mechanical extractors. However, its efficiency and labor intensiveness may limit its use for large-scale production.