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[Posted by LD Davis Team on Jan 8, 2019, 8:25:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team)

## [Best Practices for Using PUR Hot Melt Adhesives](https://blog.lddavis.com/pur-glue-best-practices)

Polyurethane reactive glue, [or PUR](https://blog.lddavis.com/product-spotlight-pur-glue), is a synthetic material used frequently in volume manufacturing and home repair. First invented in the 1930s, polyurethane hot melt was used as a less expensive alternative to rubber but has since been refined and has expanded to be one of the most popular adhesives in manufacturing. So why is PUR adhesive so appealing, and what are the best practices for using PUR hot melt in your production?

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