Have questions about SimplKomb? We have answers!
FAQs
Why should I choose SimplKomb?
SimplKomb is a comb honey production system without all the extra parts and pieces... or the steep prices. It simplifies the process by allowing your bees to build comb right in the consumer package - you don't have to cut, drain, or transfer fragile comb honey. No more cleaning up the mess!
SimplKomb snaps right into standard medium Langstroth frames. One medium frame holds two SimpKomb cassettes, one on each side - yielding eight servings of delicious comb honey per frame.
Once your comb is ready to harvest, simply remove the cassettes from your frames, unfold the cover, and snap into place! SimplKomb contains your beautiful comb honey product in a handy, resealable package - ready for your personalized label.
See how our founder, Mick Fry, explains SimplKomb here: Meet SimplKomb
Will SimplKomb fit in my frames?
It's designed to be Simpl!
SimplKomb Gen 1.0 was designed to fit the inside window of standard medium Langstroth slotted frames that have a 17" x 5.25" window on the inside of the top, bottom and side bars.
SimplKomb rings in the new year with Gen 2.0 updates in 2025 making it more compatible with woodenware across the industry.
The inner-window dimensions of medium frames vary across the industry...
Learn more about frame compatibility from our blog post here: Frames Explained: How to Adjust SimplKomb to Fit Your Medium Frames
Why does SimplKomb come unwaxed?
Waxing your SimplKomb cassettes is the only work you'll have to do!
We encourage our customers to wax their own SimplKomb in order to increase acceptance rates from their colony. Researching our competitors’ approach, we believe using native wax to start the foundation plays a strong role in the complete fill and capping of comb honey. Your bees know and like their own stuff - let's make it Simpl for them too!
How much comb honey does each SimplKomb package hold?
The shape of the package may be thinner than you are used to seeing. SimplKomb packages present comb honey in a half comb.
- SimplKomb packages are roughly 3.35in Wide x 4.39in Long x 0.5in Deep.
- Each SimplKomb package weighs 5.5oz on average, and they can get up to 7.0oz! Each package can vary in weight depending on the fill and the moisture content of your honey.
We like to think of comb honey like butter. Butter comes in all different shapes, sizes, and packages...but you're still gonna enjoy it on toast!
SimplKomb comb honey scoops out of our package and spreads extra easily because it does not have a thick foundation of wax at the center. The shape is different, but the comb honey is the same... we think it's even better when you know it's untouched by human hands, straight from the hive.
Let's change the way comb honey is produced and consumed!
How much can I sell my filled SimplKomb packages for?
Your SimplKomb packages can be sold for anywhere between $8 to $15 depending on your local market.
Each SimplKomb package weighs 5.5oz on average, but they can get up to 7oz! Each package can vary in weight depending on the fill and the moisture content of your honey.
SimplKomb intends to increase the accessibility of comb honey by helping you offer smaller, less costly servings to your consumers. The idea is that folks who may not otherwise spend $25 on a larger chunk of cut comb honey now have access to a more affordable option.
We hope SimplKomb allows everyone to enjoy tasty comb honey, experience its health benefits, and allow beekeepers to generate a profit with reduced labor!
How do I get SimplKomb in my Beekeeping Supply Store?
We've got you!
Tell your local supply store about us or shoot them our way. They can apply to become a SimplKomb retailer here.
Currently, you can find SimplKomb in the following retail locations:
Do you have a favorite local supply store? Tell them about us!
Where do you ship to?
Currently, we only ship across the United States for orders placed directly on our website.
- Click here to see if SimplKomb is available at a retailer near you!
If you are a Canadian customer, please place an online order from our Canadian partner, Dancing Bee Equipment, or find their retail location closest to you!
If you are outside the US or Canada, tell your local beekeeping supplier about us! We'd love to make comb honey Simpl across the world as we adjust our design to match international standards.
What are SimplKomb cassettes made of?
SimplKomb is made from post-consumer recycled water bottles!
SimplKomb is comprised of a food grade, PET-E material and manufactured right here in our home state of Minnesota.
SimplKomb uses a fraction of the plastic compared to the crystalline packages traditionally used in comb honey sales. But, plastic isn't our favorite either. We dream of manufacturing SimplKomb with a biodegradable, food-safe material in the future. We're werkin' on it!
Once the comb honey is consumed, the package can be post-consumer recycled, as well. Please encourage your comb honey customers to recycle, too!
Where can I find more photos & videos?
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