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How to Store and Dispose of Industrial Adhesives Properly

Imagine you're working with your team to do some cleaning in your facility, and you come across an old box of cake glue that you forgot existed. It's been sitting there for well over a year. You know this old stuff must be expired. Now you're wondering how to get rid of it.

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What is the Cost of Using the Wrong Glue?

Many customers consider the base cost of purchasing glue, but not everyone thinks about the cost of using the wrong type of glue or if you’re using your adhesive properly. 

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Giveaway Inside: The Benefits of Using a Refractometer

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.

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What causes case board warp?

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.

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