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How To Clean the Potdevin Gluer (Animal Glue)

Potdevin gluing equipment has been around since 1896, so it's no wonder many of our printing and laminating customers use these machines (and have for many years). 

One question we get pretty often is: what is the best way to clean animal glue (hot glue) from the Potdevin glue tray?

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Best Practices for Using PUR Hot Melt Adhesives

Polyurethane reactive glue, or PUR, is a synthetic material used frequently in volume manufacturing and home repair. First invented in the 1930s, polyurethane hot melt was used as a less expensive alternative to rubber but has since been refined and has expanded to be one of the most popular adhesives in manufacturing. So why is PUR adhesive so appealing, and what are the best practices for using PUR hot melt in your production?

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5 Top Articles from LD Davis in 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, it's a great time to reflect on all of the wonderful things that have happened over the last year. That's why we're taking a trip down memory lane and looking back at the top articles posted on our blog this year.

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Glue Used for Paper Towel Manufacturing

When grabbing a paper towel or tissue, have you ever noticed that you are able to pull the layers of it apart? Believe it or not, glue plays a major role in holding these thin layers of absorbent paper together.

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