--- title: Industrial Glue Blog - LD Davis | Technical description: Technical | 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/Defining%20Different%20Types%20of%20Bonds.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/defining-different-types-of-bonds) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Dec 10, 2019, 8:30:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Defining Different Types of Bonds](https://blog.lddavis.com/defining-different-types-of-bonds) Mechanical, chemical and suction bonds, OH MY!  These terms are used often in the adhesive industry (or by those who use adhesives) but many times the exact definition of each is unclear. Today we're going to go over each so you have a better understand all three. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/defining-different-types-of-bonds) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/IMG_4506.jpg)](https://blog.lddavis.com/drawbacks-blending-glues) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Nov 8, 2016, 8:35:46 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [The Drawbacks of Blending Different Glues](https://blog.lddavis.com/drawbacks-blending-glues) Maybe you were working on a project that had more difficult substrates? Or maybe you were starting to run out of glue? No matter what the reason for blending protein glues on-site, there are some drawbacks that you should keep in mind before considering this.  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/drawbacks-blending-glues) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Substrate%20Tests%20in%20Our%20Lab.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/substrate-tests-lddavis-lab) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Nov 1, 2016, 8:43:58 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Substrate Tests in Our Lab](https://blog.lddavis.com/substrate-tests-lddavis-lab) Our on-site research and development lab, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is dedicated to designing innovative and custom glue products.  Often times, prospects and customers reach out to us for help with formulating a glue for a difficult or custom application. For projects like this, our technical team will test sample substrates in our facility.  What happens with the substrates once they arrive in our lab?  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/substrate-tests-lddavis-lab) --- [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")