LD Davis has been making eco-friendly, non-toxic, repulpable, recyclable, and biodegradable adhesives long before it was fashionable to be “green."

Loading protein glue into equipment for production is a standard procedure for many manufacturers. This blog specifically covers recommendations for using Emmeci rigid box machine, but these tips might be helpful for most MGFs using protein glue in the production line. 

Do you struggle to measure the solids in your gelatin glues accurately? One of the most efficient and accurate methods in manufacturing for checking brix solids in gelatin glue is to use a refractometer.

A refractometer is a simple handheld tool used to measure the percentage of solids. This device is beneficial for those that use protein, gelatin-based glues.

If you are in the book binding business, case board warp is something you are probably familiar with. If you work with case board, you may have experienced warp issues. We recently visited with a case-making customer that was experiencing case board warp. Like many who have been in a similar situation, this customer looked to their board and glue suppliers as resources for understanding why case board warps.