Canning Jar Bands, Caps & Lids for Home Canning
Canning jar bands, caps, and lids are essential components for home canning, ensuring the safety and preservation of homemade goods. These elements create a secure seal that prevents air and contaminants from entering the jar, thus preserving the freshness of jams, pickles, sauces, and other canned goods. The bands, typically made of metal, screw onto the jar's threaded neck, holding the lid in place during the canning process. Caps, often made of metal or plastic, fit snugly over the jar opening, while lids, usually made of metal with a sealing compound, form a tight seal when heated during processing. Together, these components create an airtight environment crucial for maintaining the quality and longevity of preserved foods, allowing home canners to enjoy the fruits of their labor long after harvest season has ended. Available in regular mason jar and wide mouth sizes. Bands, caps and lids are interchangeable with Ball or Kerr jars. Looking for Canning Jar Rubber Rings? Click here. We carry Viceroy and Tattler in regular and wide mouth sizes.
Canning Lid Comparison Chart |
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| Brand | Storage Time | Can Use How Many Times? | Length of Time on the Market | USDA Approved | Where Made? |
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| Ball | 1 Year | 1 | 1880 | Yes | China |
| Superb | 3 Years | 1 | 2020 | Yes | Ohio |
| Tattler | 18 Months | Need More | 1976 | Yes | Michigan |
| One Piece | 1 Year | 1 | Varies | No | France/Canada |
