--- title: Glue Dots Industrial Blog --- ![Exit](https://gluedots.wpengine.com/wp-content/themes/gluedots-default/img/ico-exit.svg) [FOR EVERYDAY](https://gluedots.wpengine.com/for-everyday/)FOR YOUR BUSINESS In a Sticky Situation? 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Glue Dots are one of the most trusted adhesives on the market today. Glue Dots were the first double-sided adhesive dots and created a viable alternative to other... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/trusted-adhesive-food-beverage-industry) ### [Choosing the Right Glue Dots for Your Application](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/choosing-the-right-glue-dots-for-your-application) by [The Team at GDI](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/the-team-at-gdi) on June 24, 2019 [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/img/custom-adhesive-solutions.jpg)](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/choosing-the-right-glue-dots-for-your-application) Each type of adhesive has its own advantages, but when it comes to optimizing safety, cleanliness, and speed, Glue Dots are the go-to choice. They are non-toxic and acid-free; They are safe, with no risk of burns like you get with a... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/choosing-the-right-glue-dots-for-your-application) ### [Glue Dots vs. Adhesive Tapes: What's the Difference?](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-vs-adhesive-tapes) by [Jen Libert](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/jen-libert) on April 24, 2019 [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/glue-dots-diy-toilet-paper-storage-tile-300x225.jpg)](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-vs-adhesive-tapes) A wide range of applications rely on adhesive solutions to attach parts to each other. Adhesives come in a wide variety of forms, including adhesive tapes, hot melts, and Glue Dots (that’s us). Determining the correct adhesive... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-vs-adhesive-tapes) ### [Glue Dots® vs. Hot Melts: What's the Difference?](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-vs-hot-melts) by [Jen Libert](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/jen-libert) on April 11, 2019 [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Industrial/Industrial%20Images/qdp_repair.jpg)](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-vs-hot-melts) In evaluating the best adhesive solution, packagers and manufacturers must consider properties such as tack level, bond strength, thickness and pattern. It’s also important to consider how your adhesive application will affect... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-vs-hot-melts) ### [Why Choose Glue Dots®?](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/why-choose-glue-dots) by [Jen Libert](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/jen-libert) on July 31, 2018 [![](https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8aef8324f9fdc561b9c511db33f5f787d776e6ad.jpg?image_crop_resized=900x506&image_play_button=true&image_play_button_size=2x&image_play_button_color=ba122be0)](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/why-choose-glue-dots) [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/why-choose-glue-dots) ### [Glue Dots International is GHS Compliant](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-international-is-ghs-compliant) by [GDI Industrial](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/gdi-industrial) on July 29, 2015 Staying on top of important changes from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an important part of business. It is our responsibility as a manufacturer to make sure our customers and... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-international-is-ghs-compliant) ### [Glue Dots Handheld Applicators - Which one is right for you?](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-handheld-applicators-which-one-is-right-for-you) by [GDI Industrial](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/gdi-industrial) on March 18, 2015 Whether your application is consumer packaging, beverage packaging, material handling, or forward-facing placement, handheld applicators for administering adhesives are useful. When it comes to applying our Glue Dots Brand Adhesives,... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/glue-dots-handheld-applicators-which-one-is-right-for-you) ### [Water-Based Adhesives – How to Manage Heat and Humidity](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/water-based-adhesives-how-to-manage-heat-and-humidity) by [GDI Industrial](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/gdi-industrial) on March 11, 2015 Last week, we discussed how [water-based adhesives can be adversely affected by the cold](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/water-based-adhesives-how-to-manage-through-the-winter-months) and changing temperatures through transport. Today, we’re going to discuss the opposite end of the temperature spectrum and discuss how you can... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/water-based-adhesives-how-to-manage-heat-and-humidity) ### [Water-Based Adhesives – How to Manage Through the Winter Months](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/water-based-adhesives-how-to-manage-through-the-winter-months) by [GDI Industrial](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/gdi-industrial) on March 04, 2015 Whether you’re using a water-based adhesive or a hot melt adhesive, there are three different environments that can adversely affect the adhesive’s structure and performance: cold weather, excess heat, humidity. Today, we’re going to... [Read More](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/water-based-adhesives-how-to-manage-through-the-winter-months) ### [Why Glue Dots Adhesives Are Just Better – Part 3](https://blog.gluedots.com/why-glue-dots-adhesives-are-just-better-part-three) by [GDI Industrial](https://blog.gluedots.com/blog/author/gdi-industrial) on February 18, 2015 In our last two blogs, we did our best to show that Glue Dots adhesives are superior to adhesive tape and hot melt adhesive. 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