Portable incubator for transporting queen cells between apiaries or from the apiary to the incubation room. Holds 72 queen cells across two foam trays of 36 positions each (Ø 16 × 60 mm), with digital temperature control between 30 and 35 °C (±0.3 °C) and an integrated fan for uniform heat distribution. Case with 20 mm polystyrene insulation and PVC cladding. Primary power supply: 12V DC via 1.5 m cable with standard lighter plug; compatible with 220-240V mains via external adapter (not included). Power consumption: 60 W. External dimensions: 38 × 42 × 33 cm. Net weight: 5.38 kg.
Because the journey between apiaries can't cost you a queen cell.
Moving queen cells between apiaries — or from the mating nucleus to the incubation room — is one of those moments where a three-degree temperature swing or a pothole on a farm track can undo weeks of rearing work. This portable incubator holds 72 queen cells at optimal incubation temperature throughout the entire journey, running directly off your vehicle's 12V lighter socket, completely unaffected by a cold early morning or a sun-baked dashboard in midsummer.
The digital thermoregulator holds temperature between 30 and 35 °C with a precision of ± 0.3 °C — well within the tolerance needed for late-stage queen cells. Temperature is readable on the external display without opening the lid, avoiding unnecessary heat loss during checks. If you're regularly moving capped cells close to emergence, that stability is the difference between a properly developed queen and a compromised one.
The 72 cells are distributed across two stacked foam trays of 36 positions each (Ø 16 × 60 mm). Each cell sits individually cradled, isolated from engine vibration and road shocks. The metal latch closure prevents accidental opening during transit. No more queen cells rolling around in a bucket with a damp cloth — every cell has its place.
The case is built from 20 mm panels with a polystyrene core and PVC outer cladding — effective insulation against both early-morning cold and a sealed vehicle's heat in summer. The small built-in fan in the lid circulates warm air to eliminate thermal gradients between the upper and lower tray positions: every cell gets the same conditions. The ergonomic handle completes a unit built to move between apiaries comfortably, even with your hands full.
The 1.5 m cable with standard lighter plug connects directly to any 12V DC vehicle outlet — van, 4×4, farm quad. For use in the extraction room, rearing station or during holding periods, it can also run from a 220-240V mains supply via an external 12V power adapter (not included). Total draw is 60 W, manageable even with the engine off during a short wait.
| Type | Portable queen cell incubator |
| Total capacity | 72 cells (2 trays × 36 positions) |
| Cell dimensions | Ø 16 × 60 mm |
| Primary power supply | 12V DC (vehicle lighter socket) |
| Alternative power supply | 220-240V (requires external 12V adapter, not included) |
| Power consumption | 60 W |
| Temperature range | 30 – 35 °C |
| Thermoregulator precision | ± 0.3 °C |
| Cable length | 1.5 m |
| External dimensions | 38 × 42 × 33 cm |
| Internal usable dimensions | 33 × 33 × 20 cm |
| Net weight | 5.38 kg |
| Case material | 20 mm panel with polystyrene insulation and PVC cladding |
| Heat distribution | Integrated internal fan |
Portable incubator for transporting queen cells between apiaries or from the apiary to the incubation room. Holds 72 queen cells across two foam trays of 36 positions each (Ø 16 × 60 mm), with digital temperature control between 30 and 35 °C (±0.3 °C) and an integrated fan for uniform heat distribution. Case with 20 mm polystyrene insulation and PVC cladding. Primary power supply: 12V DC via 1.5 m cable with standard lighter plug; compatible with 220-240V mains via external adapter (not included). Power consumption: 60 W. External dimensions: 38 × 42 × 33 cm. Net weight: 5.38 kg.
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