That Plastics Guy
Join host Kurt Stahle, “That Plastics Guy”, as he shares his knowledge and four decades of plastics industry experience with you; discussing, informing, interviewing, and having fun along the way. Please visit Simcoe Plastics at https://www.simcoeplastics.com/ Please click the LinkTree for all social feeds. https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle
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In today's Tech Tip Friday, or PSA (Plastic Service Announcement), Kurt talks about the importance of drying your materials...even the non-hydroscopic ones...when the weather is hot and humid.
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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about how the melt flow and relative viscosity are used to describe the flow characteristics of a material.
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Join host Kurt Stahle (That Plastics Guy) and Brett Minken of Andicor Specialty Chemicals as they have an in-depth conversation about the company and its product lines.
If you'd like to speak with Brett about any of the products discussed, his contact information is below.
Brett Minken
Sales Representative/Product Manager - Plastics
Office: 905-795-0911
Mobile: 647-992-6119
Email: brett.minken@andicor.com
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Today's TTF covers buying resin in our current (and uncertain) times. Despite being what Kurt would call a buyer's market, please remember to allow the seller to cover their costs, so they can continue to provide their support and service. It doesn't have to be a zero sum game. Everyone can have a small win.
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In this episode, Kurt talks about the use of foil liners in plastics packaging to guard against moisture damaging the product. Also discussed is a quick method of resealing the foil liners to ensure maximum product longevity.
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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences (and some similarities) between a water soluble resin and a biopolymer. These resins are very different and have different and unique applications.
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In this episode, Kurt discusses the Sulapac product line from Helsinki, Finland that Simcoe Plastics will be selling across Canada. Formulated for injection, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printing, these highly innovative polymers offer not just the processor, but the designer a new range of tools to express their brand in the marketplace. Exciting and kind to the planet!
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In today's #TTF, Kurt shows samples from last week's Sulapac haul. He's focusing on the wood fibre filled materials that offer a very attractive appearance and are truly in the spirit of biopolymers.
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A major product haul! Courtesy of Sulapac in Helsinki, Finland, I received a large box of product made with Sulapac's biopolymer. Simcoe Plastics will be tasked with finding new applications for this durable, but biodegradable polymer. The sample products look good, feel good, and are good for the environment!
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In today's episode, Kurt speaks with Jonathan Knott, the head of TBDC's Explore Skilled Trades program that aims to bring vetted, trained, and capable individuals to the construction industry. Jonathan is engaging, articulate, and passionate about helping people to find their way to the skilled trades in the construction sector.
This is a great reminder to engage our youth and introduce them to the skilled trades as a via...
In this episode, Kurt discusses what to expect when you have aged inventory. Which resins store well, which resins will need drying, and which resins may not survive.
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In today's TTF, Kurt discusses the differences between a mechanical and chemical purging compound.
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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about CFAs (chemical foaming agents). When they could be used, what they do, the benefits, and the major classifications.
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In this episode, Kurt speaks with Mehdi Sheikhzadeh and Steve Reaume of the Canadian Extrusion Research Laboratory, located at Lambton College in Sarnia.
Medhi and Steve discuss the history of "CERL", as well as the massive scope of projects that they are capable of taking on. From grant writing through to scaling for commercialization, the scope of CERL is truly amazing.
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In this episode, Kurt talks about what makes the long glass pellet so special. From pellet specifics to applications, and finally to physical characteristics. It's covered in a quick format.
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In today's episode, Kurt discusses "TPU". The applications (including his personal history selling the material), the chemistry, and the pros and cons of this incredibly durable, flexible, and elastic polymer.
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Happy Friday! In today's instalment, Kurt walks through the basics of good sprue design and how it applies to even a smaller scale sprue. Cold slugs, sprue shape, and land size are discussed.
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In this non-plastics episode, Kurt encourages thoughtful consideration during Canada's federal election and to exercise your most important civil right. Vote!
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In this episode, Kurt discusses the water soluble resin ECOrrect and potential applications for this type of resin technology.
If you have interest in this product, contact Kurt (info@simcoeplastics.com) for an in-depth conversation around your idea. Let's collaborate!
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On today's episode, Kurt talks about what to do when you have a silo contamination issue and what precautions can be taken to prevent this occurrence.
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