48mm White Metal Lids - 24 pack

Product details

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At a Glance

48mm White Metal Lids - 24 Pack

48mm white metal lids are threaded honey jar lids designed to seal compatible small honey jars.

This 24 pack helps beekeepers package honey for storage, gifts, sampling, and retail sales.

Quick Answer

These 48mm metal honey jar lids fit compatible threaded jars and help create a secure seal for packaged honey.

Beekeepers commonly use 48mm lids for small honey jars used in gifts, honey samples, and retail packaging.

Best choice if: You package honey in small jars with 48mm threaded openings.

Best paired with: Glass Honey Jars and Containers

Quick Specs

• Size: 48mm
• Configuration: Threaded honey jar lid
• Material: Metal
• Finish: White
• Key Feature: Secure threaded closure
• Compatibility: Fits compatible 48mm honey jars
• Pack Size: 24 lids

Is This Right for You?

• ✔ Packaging honey in small jars
• ✔ Preparing gift jars or sample jars
• ✔ Replacing worn or missing honey jar lids
• ✖ Not for jars with non-48mm openings

Bottom line: These metal lids provide a simple threaded closure solution for compatible 48mm honey jars.

Why Beekeepers Use This Product

Honey jar lids help protect bottled honey from moisture, debris, and spills during storage and transport.

When to use: During honey extraction, bottling, retail packaging, and gift preparation.

How It Works

These lids thread onto compatible honey jars to create a tight seal.

• Fits compatible 48mm threaded jars
• Helps reduce leakage during transport
• Supports clean honey presentation for retail display

Apiary Management Notes

• Many beekeepers keep extra lids available during extraction season.
• Small honey jars are commonly used for samples and gift packaging.
• Always verify jar and lid sizes before ordering replacement lids.

Seasonal Use

• Spring: Used for early honey bottling and gifts.
• Summer: Commonly used during honey harvest season.
• Fall: Used for holiday packaging and market sales.

What’s Included

• 24 white metal honey jar lids
• 48mm threaded lid size

Comparison

48mm lids are typically used for smaller honey jars, while larger jars require larger threaded lid sizes.

Feature	Lappe’s 48mm White Metal Lids	Other Lid Options
Size	48mm threaded fit	May require a different jar opening size
Material	White metal	Plastic, metal, or mixed finishes
Best Use	Small honey jars, samples, gifts, and retail packaging	Depends on jar size and packaging style
Pack Size	24 lids	Varies by supplier or product

Who This Is For

• Beekeepers packaging small quantities of honey
• Honey producers preparing sample jars or gift jars

Common Mistakes

• Ordering lids without checking jar opening size
• Overtightening lids onto glass jars

FAQ

What size jars do these lids fit?

These lids fit compatible jars with a 48mm threaded opening.

How many lids come in the pack?

This product includes 24 white metal lids.

Can these lids be used for honey jars?

Yes. These lids are designed for compatible honey jars.

Related Products and Guides

• Honey Jars and Containers
• Honey Bottling Supplies

• Steps in Harvesting Honey

About Lappe’s Bee Supply

Lappe’s Bee Supply provides beekeeper-tested equipment designed for real-world apiary use.

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