That Plastics Guy
Join host Kurt Stahle, “That Plastics Guy”, as he shares his knowledge and almost 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 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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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the water soluble ECOrrect product, showcasing sample bags and thin film made with this award winning resin technology.
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In this encore presentation from July of 2024, I interview Bindi Patel, creator of the award-winning ECOrrect water soluble resin.
This resin was created to offer a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional resins used in the film and packaging sector.
ECOrrect will completely dissolve in water, landfill, or composting environment.
Production of ECOrrect will commence in Canada this spring. Stay tuned fo...
Revisiting one of my original TTF clips, I discuss living hinges. What are the best materials for them, and what MUST happen post-molding to ensure longevity of the living hinge.
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There's a reason that I discuss the basics frequently on this channel and on my podcasts.
Executing the basics, day in and day out, is how we can achieve success in our work goals, and our personal goals. Practice and execute. And then practice some more!
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**Warning - I'm fighting a flu and this isn't my best podcast.**
Keeping my voice going using a hot cup of tea, I talk about why you should use a purging compound in your plastic processing plant. Fresh Start Polymer Solutions is a Canadian company that currently offers two formulations. Both are compounded and warehoused in Canada. The developers behind the product are Canadian, too! And you know that I (the guy who s...
Let's take a moment to remind ourselves of the tremendous economic potential that is Canada! The plastics industry is a key component of that power. We have skilled labour, world leading R&D and production, technology, and infrastructure to support our industry, manufacturing in general, and most importantly - Canada as a whole.
Be proud of who we are and let's expand our horizons!
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In this episode, Kurt revisits his first Tech Tip Friday from May 2024.
Two considerations for draft angle are discussed - part depth and texture.
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Today's TTF is a quick overview of the article "Standard Solution" in the February 2025 issue of Canadian Plastics. The CSA Group has created standard R117:24 to assist in defining what recycled plastics really are.
Credit to CP editor Mark Stephen and his guest Michael Leering of CSA Group.
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Join Kurt as he interviews Chloe Linsmeier (Marketing Manager) and Brent Berquist (Senior VP of Sales and Marketing) of Advanced Blending Solutions in Wallace, MI.
ABS is a specialist engineering and fabrication company that builds conveyance and blending equipment. "From the silo to the extruder". We discuss the company's history, product offerings, gravimetric vs volumetric metering systems, and finally, ABS'...
This short PSA is simply about looking after yourself and making sure you take time to rest and recharge.
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In this episode, I offer my take on tariffs. Their function, why a country would want to impose them, a brief history of tariff agreements and free trade agreements. Most importantly, what's behind the current US administration's desire to implement punitive tariffs against their two biggest trading partners.
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...In today's episode, Kurt discusses what material density is, and why it should matter to you and your molding operation.
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In today's episode, Kurt discusses the implementation and use of check lists to support shop floor operations such as mold changes and PMs of tools or equipment. The inspiration came from a book summary on the app Headway.
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In this "Encore Presentation", Kurt interviews Dharmendra Khanolkar of ExCista Corporation and they discuss the Silaplast molding additive.
Silaplast is more than just a mold release agent. Use it to left med void and sinks in parts, too. Dharmendra (or "DK") discusses the product range and the many applications for the Silaplast product.
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In today's TTF, Kurt starts to revisit previously recorded segments that discussed various physical property characteristics of polymers that you would find on the typical datasheet. Better studio and A/V equipment this time around!
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