The manufacturing world is continually moving forward, and being at the forefront of innovation is key to providing better sealing and adhesives solutions to customers. Glue is an element that many often don't consider, but it is vitally important when producing packaging.

What are dyne pens? What is a dyne test? Why is this test important?

We get questions like these often, and to better explain this testing method we went right to the source.

We have discussed dyne testing in the past. But, of course, there is much more to discuss about dyne testing beyond how it relates to our gelatin glue applications. 

In order for your glue to perform properly, it must be able to penetrate (or "wet") your substrates. Some substrates are more difficult to penetrate than others. This is a result of varying surface energies.