A lock on the lid keeps milk safe on rough roads and long routes. Here is when a lockable Cowbell can is worth it and when a normal lid is enough.
Most milk cans close with a lid that presses or sits on the neck. A lockable can adds a locking mechanism so the lid stays put no matter how bumpy the journey. Which one you need depends on how your milk travels.
Normal lid cans
- Quick to open and close, which suits fast daily collection.
- Simple design with fewer parts to clean.
- Fine for short, careful trips by hand or on a light vehicle.
Lockable cans
- Stays closed: the lid cannot work loose when cans are stacked or the vehicle shakes.
- Less spillage: fewer lost litres means less lost income.
- More secure: a locked can is harder to open or tamper with on the way to the dairy.
- Better for export and bulk: cargo handling is rough, so a lock gives peace of mind.
How to decide
- Short local walk or cycle route: a normal lid is enough.
- Vehicle collection, long distance or rough roads: choose lockable.
- Export orders: lockable is the safer choice for sea and road freight.
The Cowbell range
Cowbell makes lockable SS 304 stainless steel milk cans in 5, 20, 30, 40 and 50 litre sizes: the 5 LTR locking can, 20 LTR, 30 LTR, 40 LTR and 50 LTR. The 50 LTR lockable can is listed at about 10 kg. If your milk travels far, a Cowbell lockable can is the safer way to get every litre to the dairy.
Frequently asked questions
Are lockable milk cans harder to use?
Not really. The lid closes with a simple locking arrangement and opens easily once you know it. The lock stops the lid from coming loose on the road.
Which Cowbell lockable sizes are available?
5 LTR, 20 LTR, 30 LTR, 40 LTR and 50 LTR lockable stainless steel milk cans.
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