Product Overview
Why Lappe’s Bee Supply
Commercial Beekeeping since 1978 • Family Owned/Operated • Full Service Beekeeping Supplier since 2015
38mm Flip Top Honey Container Lids
These 38mm flip top honey container lids are designed for standard 38mm honey bottles and containers.
The flip top design allows for easier honey pouring with less dripping and mess during everyday use.
Quick Answer
A 38mm flip top honey lid is a dispensing-style lid that fits compatible honey containers with a standard 38mm neck finish.
These lids help customers pour honey more cleanly while keeping the cap attached to the container during use.
Best choice if: You bottle honey for home use, gifts, retail sales, or farmers markets.
Quick Specs
- Size: 38mm
- Pack sizes: 50 count or 250 count
- Material: Food-grade plastic
- Colors: Red, yellow, black, gold, or white
- Key feature: Hinged flip top pouring lid
- Compatibility: Standard 38mm honey containers
- Includes: Pressure safety seals
Is This Right for You?
- ✔ Bottling honey for resale or gifting
- ✔ Replacing standard screw caps with easier-pour lids
- ✔ Small hobby bottling or larger production runs
- ✖ Containers that do not use a 38mm neck finish
Bottom line: These lids provide a cleaner and more convenient honey pouring experience for compatible honey bottles.
Why Beekeepers Use This Product
Flip top honey lids make it easier for customers to dispense honey without completely removing the cap from the bottle.
The attached lid design helps reduce drips, sticky buildup, and misplaced caps during regular kitchen use.
When to use: These lids are commonly used during honey bottling and packaging season after extracting and filtering honey.
How It Works
The lid threads onto a compatible 38mm honey container and opens using a hinged flip top cap.
- Flip top opening allows one-handed pouring
- Pressure safety seal helps provide a secure package presentation
- Reusable design can be used multiple times with compatible containers
Apiary Management Notes
- Keeping extra lids available helps avoid packaging delays during large honey harvests.
- Many beekeepers use color variations to organize different honey types or batch sizes.
- Flip top lids are commonly preferred for squeeze-style honey containers.
Seasonal Use
- Spring: Prepare packaging supplies before early honey flows begin.
- Summer: Commonly used during extracting and bottling season.
- Fall: Useful for late-season bottling, gifts, and holiday honey packaging.
What’s Included
- 38mm flip top honey container lids
- Pressure safety seals
Comparison
| Feature | Lappe’s 38mm Flip Top Lids | Standard Flat Screw Caps | Generic Flip Top Lids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pouring Convenience | Easy flip top opening for cleaner honey dispensing | Entire cap must be removed before pouring | May offer flip top dispensing, depending on style |
| Cap Stays Attached | Yes, hinged lid helps prevent misplaced caps | No | Usually, but design may vary |
| Safety Seals Included | Yes, pressure safety seals are included | Varies | Varies |
| Best For | Honey bottling for home use, gifts, farmers markets, or retail sales | Basic storage or lower-cost packaging | General dispensing, depending on fit and quality |
Who This Is For
- Hobby beekeepers bottling honey at home
- Sideline and commercial beekeepers packaging honey for retail sale
Common Mistakes
- Ordering lids without confirming the container neck size
- Assuming all honey bottles use the same lid dimensions
FAQ
What size bottles do these lids fit?
These lids fit standard 38mm honey containers.
Are safety seals included?
Yes. Pressure safety seals are included with the lids.
What colors are available?
These lids are available in red, yellow, black, gold, and white.
Should I choose the 50 count or 250 count pack?
The 50 count pack works well for smaller bottling jobs, while the 250 count pack is better for larger packaging runs.
About Lappe’s Bee Supply
Lappe’s Bee Supply provides beekeeper-tested equipment and honey packaging supplies for hobby, sideline, and commercial beekeepers.
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