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MSDS & TDS
All MSDS & TDS information is available by email.  Please email Sal Polvere: Spolvere@lddavis.com.

   

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does L.D. Davis manufacture adhesives?

L.D. Davis has been manufacturing adhesives for 81 years. We have a water-base plant in Mableton, Georgia and an industrial protein glue manufacturing facility in Monroe, North Carolina. Because of our long history, we have been chosen to supply H.B. Fuller's product lines as well as the exclusive supplier of Ashland Chemical's Optima Futura Line.

We have had problems in the past when we tried switching suppliers.
L.D. Davis provides a full production line audit to determine your specific adhesive needs. We recommend an adhesive solution, then we back it up with superior customer and technical service.

I am happy with my current supplier. What's the value?
L.D. Davis is different. Our chemists, technicians and business managers have over 81 years of experience providing adhesive products to many satisfied customers. We are confident that we can offer you adhesive solutions that will increase your efficiency and improve your bottom line.

Why should I buy from a distributor when I can buy direct?
L.D. Davis provides you with local warehousing, reduced freight cost, just-in-time delivery and immediate attention to your needs. The result is higher efficiency and ease of operation which can drive your costs down.

I never heard of Ashland Chemical adhesives (L.D. Davis is a primary distributor of Ashland products.)
Ashland Chemical is based in Columbus, Ohio and is a major supplier in the adhesives industry. They provide a solid raw material purchasing position with their size and stability, providing you with competitive pricing.

 

 
  PROTEIN GLUE COVERAGE CHART
  APPLICATION THICKNESS
(Wet film in mils*)
SQUARE FEET PER GALLON
(diluted)
  1.0 1600
  2.0 800
  3.0 535
  4.0 400
  *1 mil = 0.001 inch
   
  TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDY
Stringing or Poor
Machining
Temperature Too Low Raise temperature to
140-150F
Water Evaporation Dilute to running viscosity
Poor Penetration
or Poor Adhesive
Transfer
Insufficient Adhesive Increase Application
Adhesive too viscous Dilute to recommended solids
Adhesive Too
Low in Viscosity
Over-dilution Add fresh adhesive
Wrong Adhesive Try different Davis product
Adhesive Too
High in Viscosity
Under-dilution Dilute to proper solids
Water evaporation Dilute to proper solids
Temperature too low Raise temperature to
140-150F
Adhesive Setting
Too Slowly
Temperature Too High Lower Temperature
High Humidity Refer to Davis Humidity Sheet
Wrong Adhesive Try Different Davis Product
Adhesive Setting
Too Quickly
Temperature too low Raise Temperature
Very low humidity Humidify surrounding area or try different Davis product
Glue Smearing
at Trim Knives
Adhesive setting too slowly See same problem above
Not enough drying time Increase drying capacity
Application too heavy Reduce application

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