A hive frame or honey frame is a structural element in a beehive that holds the honeycomb or brood comb within the hive body or super. The hive frame is a key part of the modern "movable" hive since it can be removed in order to inspect the bees for disease or to extract the excess honey.
A Langstroth hive is designed to hold ten frames spaced 1 1⁄2 inches center to center (but may have as few as 8 frames if the comb can be drawn out more widely within the frame to maintain the beespace). The top bar length is 19 inches. The depth of the frame varies. frames are made from wood or plastic.
Honey frames are important part of beehive, used for supporting, fixing and protecting the combs. The shape, size and number have decisive effect on the design of boxes. In addition, the number of frames is the main basis of width design, which must meet the needs of colony habitat.
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