--- title: Industrial Glue Blog - LD Davis | Animal Glue (3) description: Animal Glue | We write regularly on a wide range of industrial glue topics including types and uses of glues as well as varying applications. (3) --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Hide%20Glue%20Strength%20for%20Woodworking%20Applications.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/hide-glue-strength-for-woodworking-applications) [Posted by Kelly Benjamin on Mar 19, 2019, 8:30:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/kelly-benjamin) ## [Hide Glue Strength for Woodworking Applications](https://blog.lddavis.com/hide-glue-strength-for-woodworking-applications) For centuries, hide glue has existed for the use of wood finishing and even mural paintings. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/hide-glue-strength-for-woodworking-applications) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Glue%20Open%20Time%20%26%20Glue%20Tack.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/glue-open-time-glue-tack) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Feb 12, 2019, 8:35:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Glue Open Time & Glue Tack](https://blog.lddavis.com/glue-open-time-glue-tack) Did you know: animal glue does not dry, it "closes". Let us explain... There are three characteristics of animal glue (hide glue, cake glue) that should be considered when it comes to open time, and tack. We sat down with our Technical Sales Manager, [Jeff Palmiter](https://blog.lddavis.com/employee-spotlight-jeff-palmiter), to learn more about these glue terms.  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/glue-open-time-glue-tack) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Myths%20vs.%20Facts%20About%20Animal%20Glue.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/myths-vs.-facts-about-animal-glue) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Nov 27, 2018, 8:20:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Myths vs. Facts About Animal Glue](https://blog.lddavis.com/myths-vs.-facts-about-animal-glue)  [Animal glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/), also known as hide glue, bone glue, or protein glue, has been in use for as long as humans have been trying to stick things together. Throughout ancient times and into the modern age, animal glue is still the go-to choice for many professional craftsman, designers, and manufacturers. Despite its long history, many misconceptions persist about the production and use of animal glue. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/myths-vs.-facts-about-animal-glue) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Equipment%20Spotlight_%20G-2%20Gluing%20Machine%20by%20GP2%20Technologies%2c%20Inc.-1.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/equipment-spotlight-g-2-gluing-machine-by-gp2-technologies-inc) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Oct 2, 2018, 8:32:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Equipment Spotlight: G-2 Gluing Machine by GP2 Technologies, Inc.](https://blog.lddavis.com/equipment-spotlight-g-2-gluing-machine-by-gp2-technologies-inc) The G-2 Gluer is designed and built with the same technology and ingenuity that GP2 Technologies, Inc. is known for. Within the print-on-demand (POD) industry, this cover gluer is one of the most efficient methods of applying protein glue (animal glue) for short runs. 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