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Two-piece closures normally combine a new flat lid with a reusable screw band. Compatibility varies by jar-mouth size and regional jar system.
What to look for
Confirm regular, wide-mouth, GEM, or other dimensions before purchase. Follow the lid manufacturer’s preparation and tightening instructions.
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Regular-mouth lids and bands
Use new flat lids for each processing cycle unless the manufacturer explicitly identifies a reusable
Wide-mouth lids and bands
GEM-style lids
GEM-style components are not interchangeable with regular- or wide-mouth closures. Confirm the exact 78 mm jar system and manufacturer instructions.
Compatibility warning: These products are not interchangeable. Match the lid and ring system to the exact jar mouth and manufacturer instructions.
Safe-use reminder
Equipment does not make an untested recipe safe. Use a current authoritative home-canning process that specifies the food, preparation, jar size, canner type, time or pressure, and altitude adjustment. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s current instructions.
All American regular-mouth closures
These regular-mouth processing lids and bands must match compatible jars. Flat lids are single-use for
Before you buy
- Confirm compatibility with your jars, lids, cooktop, and tested process.
- Check capacity, dimensions, replacement-part availability, and warranty terms.
- Inspect equipment before use and replace damaged or incompatible parts.
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