That Plastics Guy
About the Podcast: Join host Kurt Stahle, "That Plastics Guy," as he shares more than four decades of plastics industry experience through discussions on materials, additives, processing, industry trends, and conversations with industry experts. Learn more: For information on the products and services discussed in this episode, visit Simcoe Plastics Limited: https://www.simcoeplastics.com/ Podcast website: https://www.thatplasticsguy.com/ Connect with Kurt: https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle Questions or inquiries: info@simcoeplastics.com
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Joint Kurt as he offers his thoughts on the current Canada/US trade dispute.
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In today's episode, Kurt talks about proper inventory management and just how long can leftover material sit in your warehouse.
Many materials can last a long time...others have a much more limited shelf life.
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Join Kurt as he discusses the basics of blow molding.
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Joint Kurt as he gives a brief introduction to expanded polypropylene. What is it? How is it processed?
Have a look at this plant tour video that discusses the EPP process.
https://youtu.be/mWNVqLC0aes?si=GxqbfkQldnJSlJY0
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Join Kurt as he gives a brief overview of the often overlooked and misunderstood engineered resin called "PEEK".
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In today's episode, Kurt talks about when you should consider halting a technical development, product trial, or other customer development processes.
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In today's instalment of Tech Tip Friday, Kurt weighs in on density, also referred to as specific gravity. What does it mean, and how to understand this important material specification.
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Join Kurt as he discusses why pellets look different and what that means to you as a processor.
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On today's audio podcast, Kurt interviews Greg Moffatt, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.
Learn about CIAC's background, programs, and goals with this in-depth interview of the organization's leader. Greg truly has a passion for polymers too!
For further information, please go to their website https://canadianchemistry.ca/
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Join Kurt as he gives his yearly "PSA" message about using hot air dryers to remove surface moisture on your plastic pellets.
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Join Kurt as he discusses the origins of TPV, what makes it an easier polymer to work with than flexible PVC, and how to leverage this compound for your application.
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Join Kurt as he talks about the high level differences between TPV and TPE materials. Both TPV and TPE are often referred to as "TPE" materials, but the chemistry and characteristics are indeed different.
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In today's TTF episode, Kurt talks about the use of a quality purge compound if you run or reprocess resins, or run multiple heat history regrinds through your equipment.
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Join Kurt as he discusses a broader definition of sustainability; what happens when parts leave the custody of ownership of the manufacturer.
Can we recycle everything? Can we make plastics break down to nothing?
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Join Kurt as he talks about sustainability in our everyday lives, as part of the plastics processing community. What can we do to make a difference every day?
Many things...many small steps and initiatives that add up to make big differences!
What are you waiting for? Let's embrace efficiency and sustainability!
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Join Kurt as he discusses what an antioxidant is and why it's important to plastic processing.
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In today's episode, Kurt talk about the economics of small productions with high cost material, and why smaller order quantities are the better choice (despite higher per pound prices).
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Join Kurt as he discusses some of the nuance associated with a commodity white masterbatch, and why they are NOT created equal.
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Join Kurt as he talks about the new additive from Polytives GmbH, that Simcoe Plastics is distributing across North America.
The Polytives additive is a viscosity (or melt flow) modifier that can help you run better parts, more efficiently.
Visit www.polytives.com for more information and contact us at info@simcoeplastics.com for sampling and pricing.
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Join Kurt as he discusses the common practice of using post consumer feedstocks in nylon compounding.
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