--- title: Industrial Glue Blog - LD Davis | measure solids description: measure solids | We write regularly on a wide range of industrial glue topics including types and uses of glues as well as varying applications. --- [![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/Free%20Glue%20Audits%20%26%20Glue%20Training.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/free-glue-training) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Jan 1, 2018, 8:26:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Free Glue Audits & Glue Training](https://blog.lddavis.com/free-glue-training) We spend a lot of time making recommendations and chatting about helpful tools to keep your glue running properly. While these are very useful tips and tricks, nothing is more helpful than proper training. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/free-glue-training) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Packaging%20Plant%20Improvements.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/packaging-plant-free-glue-training) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Jul 25, 2017, 8:24:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Packaging Plant Improvements](https://blog.lddavis.com/packaging-plant-free-glue-training) Few things are more important than proper training when it comes to running an efficient packaging plant. This includes proper glue training as well.  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/packaging-plant-free-glue-training) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Contact-Us-Botton.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/measure-solids-in-adhesive) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Jul 29, 2015, 10:14:24 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [The Easiest Way To Accurately Measure Solids in Adhesive](https://blog.lddavis.com/measure-solids-in-adhesive) We get this question very often! Many of our customers and prospects wonder the easiest way to accurately measure solids in adhesive. A [refractometer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_handheld_refractometer) is a simple, and inexpensive way to accurately measure solids. This will ensure that you are getting the most out of your adhesive. Our Technical Service Manager, Greg Brown, explains how to use and the benefits of a refractometer in this short video. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/measure-solids-in-adhesive) --- [View All Posts](https://blog.lddavis.com/all) Copyright © 2026 LD Davis. All Rights Reserved - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [info@lddavis.com](mailto:info@lddavis.com) - [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lddavis.com/privacy-policy/) ![made-in-usa](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/made-in-usa.png?width=74&height=75&name=made-in-usa.png "made-in-usa")