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By: Eryn Capretta, Edgar Gonzalez, Kelly Lulashnyk, Jocelyn Realegeno, and Ian Wylie Date: May 5, 2014
Executive summary
It is well know that glue is used for a variety of purposes in our society. The real question is, out of all the options, which one works the best? The correct choice can allow for saved money, time and work for the consumers productivity. This paper discusses three different glue sticks and evaluates their performance to determine the correct choice. We expect to gather all the date May 1, 2014 giving ample time to record the results and report the findings. The labor, supplies and materials will cost approximately $6.25. The products featured can vary in price between locations.
Introduction
Due to their easy use and application, glue sticks are a common supply used in schools and offices. This report provides data on of three different glue stick products: Elmers, Cra-Z-Art and Studio G. We will evaluate number of sticks (per package), price, drying time, residue and weight capacity of all three glues to determine the best purchase. By finding the best glue, this will increase productivity and presentation for various assignments.
By using these brands we were able to achieve diversity; each has a different company, production process and appearance. Yet, they are designed for the same application. This allows for accessible comparison between all three products to determine the best product. We chose brands that are popular and accessible to most consumers. These brands were purchased at Wal Mart and are easily found on the shelves of other retail locations. In addition, we used marbles found at Wal Mart to test weight capacity.
Statement of Criteria
To evaluate the glue sticks we chose four measurable and important qualities that consumers find relevant: Number of sticks (per package) Price Drying time Residue Weight capacity
For price, we purchased one package of each brand even though not all of the products came with the same number of sticks; our test only required one stick per brand. For drying time, we allowed for a timer to calculate the amount of time the glue took to dry. For weight capacity, we used marbles, each weighing the same amount to test the glues strength. Each of these criteria will determine the best product purchase for the consumer, because the tested qualities are all factors in the process of choosing. Consumers look for the product that will allow for task completion and the best value to the dollar.
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For weight capacity we took marbles and water bottles to test how much weight each glue could hold. We took two water bottles (per glue), cut a hole in one of them in order to place the marbles in and then glued the tops together.
12 After we glued the tops together we dropped marbles into the opening of the bottom bottle one at a time; each marble weighed 4.1 grams. We then held the bottle by the top to test the glue strength. Once the bottles fell apart, we used the maximum number of marbles it held right before it broke to determine weight capacity.
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Elmers
$0.97
1.51
Large
Cra-Z-Art
Two
$0.74
2.13
Medium
Studio G
Three
$1.29
2.28
None
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