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INTRODUCING The FLOW
SUPER LIFTER
Easier for the beekeeper, gentler on the bees
Our newest invention makes beekeeping quicker and easier than ever
Nobody enjoys lifting heavy boxes
Taking care of bees involves regularly opening the hive to check on them.
This means you had to:
- Chisel between the boxes to break the seal.
- Lift a heavy super or two off – sometimes this requires two people.
- Find somewhere to put it down (making sure not to lose the queen).
- Finally, put the heavy super back on, often squashing bees as you go.
“Lifting, to me, is the biggest problem in beekeeping” - Michael Bush
How the Flow Super Lifter works
- Easily attaches to an existing hive.
- Cracks the boxes apart (no more chiselling!)
- Saves you the backbreaking work of lifting to open the hive.
- Safely holds the boxes while you tend to your bees.
- Gently replace the boxes without squashing bees.
- Fold it back up and pop it in the carry bag.
- It’s now ready to be used on another hive.
Lots of lifting power, for Flow Hives and conventional hives!
- The Super Lifter works with Flow Hives, Langstroth, UK National and Dadant hives.
- Suits hive widths up to 7 Flow Frames (10 Langstroth frames).
- Lift up to 2 deep boxes at a time.
- Can be used with deep, medium and ideal sized boxes.
From the inventors of the Flow Hive
Cedar Anderson and his dad Stuart revolutionised beekeeping in 2015 when they launched an invention that makes honey harvesting easier, gentler and quicker than ever before.
Now, based on feedback from their community of 140,000 Flow Hive beekeepers in 130 countries, they’ve done the same for routine hive inspections.
The Super Lifter is another innovation for ease, saving time, promoting the bees’ well-being, and making beekeeping more accessible.
Explore The Features
How the Flow Super Lifter makes beekeeping so much easier
Easily attach & detach
Simply add our Load Point Screws to your hives and you’re ready to go.
Cracks propolis seal
It does all the work of chiselling the boxes apart for you.
Versatile and powerful
Works with Flow Hives and conventional hives. Can lift up to two deep boxes at a time.
Durable & Strong
Built to last using hard-wearing extruded aluminium and stainless steel.
Folds away easily
It’s light, compact and backpackable.
Over 7 years of R&D
Carefully developed, tested and refined to produce an optimal design.
Choose your kit
First batch selling now! Estimated shipping: late March.
Optional extras to suit your apiary
Screws
Flow Load Point Screws
Are essential for safely attaching your Super Lifter. Install these on the lower and upper boxes of your hive to use the Super Lifter. If you’ve got multiple hives we recommend getting extra screws so that they can be installed permanently on each hive.
All of our Super Lifter kits come with 8 Load Point Screws, and they can also be purchased separately.
8x for €10, or 24x for €30
How many do I need?Screws
Flow Load Point Screws
Are essential for safely attaching your Super Lifter. Install these on the lower and upper boxes of your hive to use the Super Lifter. If you’ve got multiple hives we recommend getting extra screws so that they can be installed permanently on each hive.
All of our Super Lifter kits come with 8 Load Point Screws, and they can also be purchased separately.
8x for €10, or 24x for €30
How many do I need?Handles
Flow Super Lifter Handles
These specially designed handles make lifting more ergonomic and even easier. Useful if you want to further reduce the weight, and strongly recommended for double box lifts.
The handles attach to the hive using Load Point Screws – install 2 screws on each box that you want to lift using handles.
A pair of Flow Super Lifter Handles are included in the Super Lifter Extension Kit and Super Lifter Deluxe Kit, and they can also be purchased separately.
2x for €59
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Handles
Flow Super Lifter Handles
These specially designed handles make lifting more ergonomic and even easier. Useful if you want to further reduce the weight, and strongly recommended for double box lifts.
The handles attach to the hive using Load Point Screws – install 2 screws on each box that you want to lift using handles.
A pair of Flow Super Lifter Handles are included in the Super Lifter Extension Kit and Super Lifter Deluxe Kit, and they can also be purchased separately.
2x for €59
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Latches
Flow Brass Hive Latches
Perfect for keeping double boxes securely together when lifting or for attaching your brood box to the hive base.
A pair of latches are included in the Super Lifter Extension Kit and Super Lifter Deluxe Kit, and they can also be purchased separately.
2x for €29, or 6x for €87
How many do I need?Latches
Flow Brass Hive Latches
Perfect for keeping double boxes securely together when lifting or for attaching your brood box to the hive base.
A pair of latches are included in the Super Lifter Extension Kit and Super Lifter Deluxe Kit, and they can also be purchased separately.
2x for €29, or 6x for €87
How many do I need?Bag
Flow Super Lifter Carry Bag
Make storing and transporting your Super Lifter and handles a breeze using this durable carry bag. Custom-designed for comfort and ease of use.
Included in the Super Lifter Deluxe Kit, and can also be purchased separately.
€70
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Bag
Flow Super Lifter Carry Bag
Make storing and transporting your Super Lifter and handles a breeze using this durable carry bag. Custom-designed for comfort and ease of use.
Included in the Super Lifter Deluxe Kit, and can also be purchased separately.
€70
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Beekeepers everywhere are loving our Super Lifter
This is going to make for easier inspections.
It just gives you more time to do the things that are important.
Kimberly - California, USA
This is going to make for easier inspections.
It just gives you more time to do the things that are important.
Kimberly - California, USA
Wow!
That’s a beautiful invention right there.
Charles F. - Brooklyn, USA
Wow!
That’s a beautiful invention right there.
Charles F. - Brooklyn, USA
It took me minutes
to get that flipped open so I've got access to the bottom box. You don't have to be old or fragile to benefit from something like this.
Johnny R
- Pottsville, Australia
It took me minutes
to get that flipped open so I've got access to the bottom box. You don't have to be old or fragile to benefit from something like this.
Johnny R
- Pottsville, Australia
It feels like another set of hands.
You've got some support, you're not doing it all on your own.
Janene P - Burringbar, Australia
It feels like another set of hands.
You've got some support, you're not doing it all on your own.
Janene P - Burringbar, Australia
Stress free!
This is what you call beekeeping without sweat.
Ofeijiro M. - New Jersey, USA
Stress free!
This is what you call beekeeping without sweat.
Ofeijiro M. - New Jersey, USA
Your questions answered
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Yes! The Super Lifter can be used with deep, medium and ideal-sized boxes. It’s designed to be compatible with Flow Hives and Langstroth hives and suits hive widths up to 7 Flow Frames (10 Langstroth frames). You can safely lift up to 2 deep boxes at a time.
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Yes! The Super Lifter works with UK National and Dadant width hives.
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No – it’s designed to safely lift up to two deep boxes filled with honey plus a hive roof at a time. Beyond this, it will become unstable.
It’s essential to use the Flow Super Lifter Handles and Flow Brass Hive Latches when lifting more than one box at a time.
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Yes! The Super Lifter is designed to be compatible with Langstroth hives and Flow Hives. It is suitable for hive widths up to 10 Langstroth frames (7 Flow Frames). You can safely lift up to 2 deep boxes at a time.
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Yes! The Super Lifter is designed to safely lift the weight of up to two full, deep supers at a time.
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Yes! It detaches when you’re done, ready to be used on another hive or folded up and put away. Simply install additional Load Point Screws to all hives in your apiary and you’ll be able to move between and quickly inspect all of your colonies.
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Yes, you can use the Super Lifter to inspect both the lower brood box and the middle brood box on a three-box hive.
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For safe and effective use of the Super Lifter, we recommend a maximum hive height of 70cm (27.5 inches) from the ground to the base of the brood box. This ensures stability and ease of lifting while reducing strain on both you and your hive. If your hive is set higher, consider lowering it to a more manageable height, or building up a higher, sturdy base for the leg of your Super Lifter.
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There’s minimal modification required to each of your hives – simply add our Load Point Screws to your hives and you’re ready to go. It’s designed so that it can be used across multiple hives in the same apiary – simply install additional Load Point Screws to all hives in your apiary and you’ll be able to move between and quickly inspect all of your colonies.
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No – it’s only designed to safely lift up to two deep supers at a time. Trying to lift more than this is likely to cause instability.
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The super lifter on it's own is: 2.95kg or 6.5lb
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The Flow Super Lifter is very easy to use and does not require assembling, however, you will need to attach Load Points Screws to your hives for attachment points.
You can find detailed instructions and assembly guides for the Flow Super Lifter and other Flow products on our support website here.
Pre-order the first release now
Our limited first release is selling fast! If you’d love the ease of effortless inspections this beekeeping season you’ll need to be quick.
Order now to secure first batch delivery.
EU: Estimated shipping: late March.
