Our Adhesive Lab Testing Services
Choosing the right adhesive and application method doesn’t have to be a guessing game. At Glue Machinery Corporation, our Proof of Concept Â鶹´å® Testing Services give you clear, reliable answers based on real testing—not assumptions. Whether you’re bonding plastic, metal, wood, foam, packaging materials, or specialty substrates, our in-house experts evaluate your samples and recommend the adhesive and equipment that will work best for your exact process. This service is part of our exclusive Â鶹´å® program, which has helped thousands of manufacturers choose adhesives with confidence.
What Our Adhesive Lab Testing Includes
When you send materials to our testing facility, our team performs a thorough hands-on evaluation. We review:
- Your required adhesive properties
- Set time and open time
- Pattern quality and bead consistency
- Correct temperature and viscosity ranges
- Compatibility with your substrates
- Durability, flexibility, and overall performance
- Which glue formulas deliver the best results
- Which application method or equipment is ideal
We don’t just look at the glue – you also get expert recommendations for the right machinery, pattern, and application technique so your entire process works together seamlessly.
A Testing Experience You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Our goal is to make adhesive selection simple. Unlike generic testing labs, we focus solely on adhesives and equipment—nothing else. That means every recommendation comes from experienced technicians who work with bonding materials daily and understand how they behave in real production environments.
You receive:
- Clear, unbiased recommendations
- Videos of your samples being glued and tested
- Physical glued samples mailed back to you
- Personal guidance from adhesive specialists
And the best part? There is no cost for this service.
How Adhesive Lab Testing Works
Send us your samples
After consultation with us about what size and types of materials to send for testing, please ship your materials prepaid to:
Glue Machinery Corporation, 4234 Boston St., Baltimore MD 21224.Â
We run testing in our Â鶹´å® Lab
Our team applies adhesives, evaluates performance, and tests different application methods.
You receive videos and results
We record the application process and bond tests so you can see exactly how the adhesive performs.
We mail you glued samples
You can examine the results yourself and test them in your own production environment, with your supplied shipping label for the return shipment.
Why Manufacturers Trust Our Lab Testing
- Eliminates guesswork and expensive trial-and-error
- Ensures adhesives and equipment work correctly before you invest
- Helps optimize quality, speed, and cost
- Supports R&D, new product development, and process improvements
- Backed by decades of adhesive expertise
Start Your Adhesive Testing Today
If you want accurate, real-world answers about adhesive performance, we’re here to help. Contact Glue Machinery Corporation today for your free Â鶹´å® consultation and start your testing process.