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Tapered Demijohn & Bottle Cork, 55mm/ 46mm

Tapered Demijohn & Bottle Cork, 55mm/ 46mm

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  • 46mm base, 55mm top, 40mm tall: a short tapered cork stopper for a matching demijohn, carboy or bottle neck. Use these three measurements to compare with your glassware or an old cork that fitted correctly.
  • Replacement or matching spares: choose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 bungs. Every pack contains the same 46/55mm size; quantity options are not a mixed-size assortment.
  • Solid agglomerated cork: a textured cork body with no drilled airlock hole. The selected number of bungs is supplied on its own; glass vessels, airlocks and measuring tools are separate.
  • Fit depends on the neck: check its internal opening, shape and depth so the narrow end can enter and the wider end stays accessible. Do not force the bung into glass. Use an appropriate drilled bung and airlock arrangement for active fermentation.
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Description

Match your glassware with a 46/55mm cork

Replace a missing stopper or keep matching spares for vessels you already use. This tapered agglomerated cork measures 46mm across the base, 55mm across the top and 40mm in height.

The genuine product photo shows the dimensions to compare before ordering. Check your neck or a well-fitting old stopper; a bottle's appearance or a demijohn's capacity does not establish the right size.

Choose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 identical-size bungs. Each is solid and undrilled.

Actual cork stopper with 55mm top 46mm base and 40mm height marked
46mm baseSmall-end diameter
55mm topLarge-end diameter
40mm tallOverall height
1-10 bungsSix pack choices
Illustrative hand holding one tapered cork narrow end down above an empty glass carboy opening
Illustrative fit comparison. Glassware is not included.

Check the opening and the seating depth

The 46mm and 55mm figures are the cork's end diameters. They are not a promise that every opening between those measurements is suitable.

The narrow end goes in first. The neck must admit it and let the taper seat while leaving enough of the wider end above the rim to grip. Check the internal diameter, shape and depth rather than measuring the outside of the glass lip.

For a group of vessels, compare each opening before ordering spares: similar-looking bottles can need different stoppers. Insert without force, and keep a usable part of the cork accessible for removal.

Choosing and using your pack

Which size comes in a multipack?

All bungs in this listing are the same 46/55mm size and 40mm height. The selector offers quantities of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10. No glassware, caliper or other brewing accessories are supplied.

Can I choose a cork from the vessel's capacity?

Check the neck itself. Capacity does not tell you the internal opening, shape or depth. Compare the three cork dimensions with your vessel, or with an old stopper that fitted well, and allow enough cork above the rim for removal.

Does this cork have a hole for an airlock?

No. It is a solid, undrilled bung. For active fermentation, use a suitable drilled bung and airlock arrangement rather than closing a gas-producing vessel with a solid stopper. No pressure rating is specified for this cork.

Product information & technical details

SKUBUNG55/46001
Product typeTapered Cork
Width46mm - 55mm
ColourBrown
MaterialCork
Small-end diameter46mm
Large-end diameter55mm
Overall height40mm
ConstructionTapered agglomerated cork
Pack quantities1, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 of the same size
Airlock holeNone: solid, undrilled bung

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.