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Tapered Cork Bungs, 18-23mm, 100 Pack

Tapered Cork Bungs, 18-23mm, 100 Pack

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  • 100 tapered cork bungs: keep a supply for compatible bottle-neck closures and cork projects. Each bung has a smaller end that enters the opening first and a wider end that seats progressively as it is pressed in. Bottles and other display items are not included.
  • Check the three dimensions: 18mm diameter at the small end, 23mm at the large end and 38mm long. Measure the inside of the bottle opening and trial-fit one before preparing a batch; these end diameters do not guarantee a fit in every standard wine bottle.
  • Cork grain and a tapered shape: the pale brown cork has a naturally textured surface, with grain and markings that vary between pieces. The gently narrowing profile provides a push-in stopper shape rather than a straight cylindrical cork or screw closure.
  • Solid, undrilled bungs: no central airlock hole or vent is provided. These are bottle stoppers, not airlock bungs or pressure-rated closures. For brewing work, select the closure appropriate to the stage of the process rather than sealing an actively fermenting vessel with a solid stopper.
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Description

100 corks to hand

Prepare matching bottle closures or keep cork bungs to hand for your next project. This 100-pack of tapered cork bungs combines a gently narrowing shape with the familiar grain and texture of cork.

Each bung is 38mm long, with an 18mm small end and 23mm large end. The taper enters a suitable bottle neck narrow end first, leaving the wider portion available to grasp.

100 cork bungs supplied. Photos show examples of the corks; bottles and other props are separate.

Genuine tapered cork bungs showing pale cork grain, flat ends and gently narrowing sides
100 packCork bungs supplied
18mmSmall end diameter
23mmLarge end diameter
38mmBung length
Illustrative tapered cork seated narrow end first in a glass bottle neck beside three loose cork bungs
Illustrative bottle fit. Bottle and props are not included; check your opening size.

Match the bottle opening

The narrow end goes in first. As more of the taper enters the neck, the bung becomes a closer fit. The illustration shows the larger end protruding rather than being driven flush into the bottle.

Measure the inside opening, not the outside of the glass rim. Compare it with the 18mm and 23mm end diameters, then check a single bung in the actual bottle before working through a batch. Neck shape and insertion depth affect how it seats.

Cork grain and surface markings vary naturally between pieces. Choose a sound bung and a suitable vessel for the job; these solid stoppers are not supplied as pressure-rated closures.

Plan a batch that fits

Measure inside the neck

Use the internal opening measurement to compare the bottle with the stated taper. A bottle’s capacity or a description such as standard wine bottle does not establish its neck size.

Check one first

Try a bung narrow end first and check how securely it seats while leaving enough exposed to remove it. Do not force a poor fit into a fragile glass neck.

Keep spares together

The pack contains 100 bungs of this size. Store unused corks clean and dry so they are ready for your next bottle or cork project.

Choose the right stopper

Will these fit every wine bottle?

No. Bottle necks vary. Check the internal opening against the 18mm small end and 23mm large end, and trial-fit one bung. The overall length is 38mm.

Are the bungs drilled for an airlock?

No. They are solid, undrilled cork bungs. An airlock needs an appropriate bored bung or other compatible vented closure.

Are they for active fermentation or pressure?

These solid bungs are not pressure-rated closures. Active fermentation must allow gas to escape through a suitable arrangement; do not use a solid stopper to seal an actively fermenting vessel.

How many corks and bottles are supplied?

You receive 100 cork bungs. Bottles and other props in the photographs are not included.

Product information & technical details

SKUBUNG23/18100
Product typeTapered Cork
Length38mm
Width18mm - 23mm
ColourBrown
MaterialCork
Pack quantity100 cork bungs
Small end diameter18mm
Large end diameter23mm
Bung profileTapered, solid and undrilled; no airlock hole

All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.

If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.

Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.

Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.

Please see our shipping policy for further information.

All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.

If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.

Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.

If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.

In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.

Please see our warranty policy for further information.

You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.

To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.

Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.

If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.

If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.

For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.

Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.

Please see our refund policy for further information.

All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.

If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.

Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.

Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.

Please see our shipping policy for further information.

All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.

If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.

Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.

If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.

In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.

Please see our warranty policy for further information.

You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.

To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.

Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.

If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.

If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.

For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.

Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.

Please see our refund policy for further information.