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Tapered Cork Bungs, 18-23mm, 36 Pack

Tapered Cork Bungs, 18-23mm, 36 Pack

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  • 36 tapered cork bungs: a practical pack for matching bottle closures, keeping replacements to hand or cork projects. You receive 36 loose bungs of one size; the bottles and other props shown are separate.
  • 18-23mm taper, 38mm length: the smaller end is 18mm across and the larger end is 23mm. Measure the inside of your bottle opening and try one bung before fitting the rest: bottle capacity alone does not tell you whether it will fit.
  • Push-in tapered shape: insert the narrow end first and leave the wider top exposed for removal. The pale brown cork has a textured grain, with natural differences in surface markings between pieces.
  • Solid cork, without an airlock hole: choose these for a task that needs an undrilled stopper. They are not pressure-rated closures; an actively fermenting vessel needs a suitable way for gas to escape rather than a sealed solid bung.
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Description

A pack of 36 corks

For a set of matching bottles or a supply of spare stoppers, this 36-pack of tapered cork bungs gives you matching stoppers for your project.

The narrowing shape lets the small end enter first, while the wider top remains available to grasp. Check your bottle neck before ordering: a tapered bung needs the right opening to seat properly.

36 loose cork bungs supplied. Bottles and other props are not included.

Illustration of a tapered cork partly seated narrow end first in an empty glass bottle, with loose corks alongside
Illustrative bottle fit. Check your opening size; bottle and props are separate.
36 packLoose cork bungs
18mmSmall end diameter
23mmLarge end diameter
38mmOverall bung length
Close view of the pale brown cork grain and tapered shape; example pieces from this cork range

Choose by the opening

The 18mm and 23mm measurements describe the two ends, not two different sizes in the pack. Each bung is 38mm long. Compare those dimensions with the inside of your bottle neck, rather than measuring across the outside rim.

A taper seats progressively as it enters the neck. Leave enough cork exposed to remove it, and do not force a poor fit into glass. The shape and depth of the neck affect how the bung sits.

The photograph shows the cork’s grain and profile. Markings vary between pieces; the photo illustrates the material rather than the complete pack of 36.

Check the fit first

Compare the dimensions

Check the internal neck opening against the stated taper. A description such as standard wine bottle is not a substitute for measuring the opening.

Trial-fit a bung

Insert the small end first and check the fit in the actual bottle before preparing a batch. Choose a sound cork and a suitable vessel for your task.

Keep spares ready

Store unused corks clean and dry. This pack contains one size of solid bung, so choose a different closure if your bottle or process needs an airlock or pressure-rated fitting.

About this cork pack

Are there different cork sizes in the pack?

No. All 36 bungs have the same stated dimensions: 18mm small end, 23mm large end and 38mm length. The two end diameters describe the taper of each bung.

Will they fit my wine bottles?

Check the internal opening and try one bung. Bottle necks vary, and these dimensions do not guarantee a fit in every wine bottle or demijohn.

Can I put an airlock through these corks?

They are supplied solid and undrilled, without an airlock hole. Use a suitable bored bung or other compatible vented closure when your process needs an airlock.

Can I use a solid bung during active fermentation?

Do not seal an actively fermenting vessel with a solid stopper. Fermentation gas needs a suitable way to escape, and these corks are not supplied as pressure-rated closures.

Product information & technical details

SKUBUNG23/18036
Product typeTapered Cork
Length38mm
Width18mm - 23mm
ColourBrown
MaterialCork
Pack quantity36 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.