Can I use the Flow Super Lifter with ideal or medium supers?

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.

Can I use the Flow Super Lifter to lift more than 2 deep boxes at a time?

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.

Will honey leak out when the super is tilted?

No! Because the honeycomb in the super is being rotated in the same vertical plane that it sits in while the hive is closed, uncapped honey won't leak out when the hive is opened using the Super Lifter.Honey doesn't leak from uncapped comb unless the frame is tilted to the side, because the hexagonal cells are facing sideways. The honey is viscous (it's thick and doesn't flow easily) and surface tension causes it to stick to the cell walls.Many beekeepers already rotate the super like this so that it can be put down on its end during a brood inspection - we've been doing it that way in the Flow apiary for years!

Can the Flow Super Lifter be used with Langstroth hives?

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.

Can I use the Flow Super Lifter to lift a box easily if it’s full of honey?

Yes! The Super Lifter is designed to safely lift the weight of up to two full, deep supers at a time.

Can one Flow Super Lifter be used on multiple hives?

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.

If I've got a 3-box hive, can I use the Super Lifter to lift the top box to inspect the middle box?

Yes, you can use the Super Lifter to inspect both the lower brood box and the middle brood box on a three-box hive.

My beehives are up really high. What is the maximum recommended height?

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.

Do I need to modify my hive to use the Flow Super Lifter?

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.

I run three supers on my hives – can I use the Flow Super Lifter?

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.

How much does it weigh?

The super lifter on it's own is: 2.95kg or 6.5lb

How do you assemble, install and use the Flow Super Lifter?

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.

INTRODUCING The FLOW

SUPER LIFTER

Easier for the beekeeper, gentler on the bees

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Our newest invention makes beekeeping quicker and easier than ever

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7 years in the making

The Flow Super Lifter

A tool that’s been carefully designed to let you open a beehive with minimal effort.

It’s a simple solution that is
🐝 so much easier,
🐝 so much faster, and
🐝 allows you to be more gentle on your bees.

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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.
Allows you to gently replace boxes to avoid squashing bees.
Fold it back up and pop it in the carry bag.
It’s now ready to be used on another hive.

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Lots of lifting power, for Flow Hives and conventional hives!

The Super Lifter works with Flow Hives and Langstroth 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 revolutionized 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.

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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

Help me choose

Super Lifter

Standard kit

The basics

Super Lifter and Load Point Screws
(does not include Handles)

$299 Sold Out

Super Lifter

Extension Kit

Extra lift

Super Lifter, Load Point Screws, Brass Hive Latches and Handles

$399

Selling fast

Super Lifter

Deluxe Kit

Have it all

Super Lifter, Load Point Screws, Brass Hive Latches, Handles and Carry Bag

$499

First batch selling fast! Shipping now.

Optional extras to suit your apiary

Screws

Handles

Latches

Bag

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 $9, or 24x for $27

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 $9, or 24x for $27

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 $79

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 $79

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 $30, or 6x for $90

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 $30, or 6x for $90

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.

$100

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.

$100

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

: 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.
: 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.
: No! Because the honeycomb in the super is being rotated in the same vertical plane that it sits in while the hive is closed, uncapped honey won't leak out when the hive is opened using the Super Lifter.
Honey doesn't leak from uncapped comb unless the frame is tilted to the side, because the hexagonal cells are facing sideways. The honey is viscous (it's thick and doesn't flow easily) and surface tension causes it to stick to the cell walls.
Many beekeepers already rotate the super like this so that it can be put down on its end during a brood inspection - we've been doing it that way in the Flow apiary for years!
: 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.
: Yes! The Super Lifter is designed to safely lift the weight of up to two full, deep supers at a time.
: 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.
: Yes, you can use the Super Lifter to inspect both the lower brood box and the middle brood box on a three-box hive.
: 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.
: 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.
: 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.
: The super lifter on it's own is: 2.95kg or 6.5lb
: 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.