That Plastics Guy

Today, Kurt discusses the differences between a utility grade and general purpose black colour concentrate. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he offers a tech tip for utilizing black colourant effectively, focusing on carbon black loading level and quality. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

On today's episode, Kurt presents a case study involving a sample run for a new client.  The elements of successful sample production can be broken down into the following four "P Steps" 1. Planning 2. Purging 3. Processing 4. Packaging   Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as...

Kurt presents a mini case study on creating a purging "firewall" to prevent cross-contamination of materials and/or colours. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he discusses the final adjustment required to correct a cosmetic issue on a troublesome part. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

On today's show, Kurt discusses a case study involving a current project where cosmetic appearances of a part are compromised by several factors.  Kurt discusses each area of concern and how it's being addressed. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newslet...

Join Kurt as he gives a comparison of 2% letdown and 4% letdown in colourants and why you may want to chose one over the other. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he discusses four common reasons for flashing in an injection molding tool. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt for a deep dive discussion around the changes that occur to plastic resins when water is absorbed.  What resins are particularly sensitive and which ones are not.  How much water is absorbed by resins?  What properties change? Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe...

Join Kurt for a quick discussion about using a purge compound that is safe for valve/pin gates and hot drops in a hot manifold tool. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Today's Tech Tip discusses when to dry resins, even if they are not water absorbing by nature. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

On today's pod, Kurt talks about the origins of one of the most versatile and oldest polymers we have available - nylon. We cover the development of nylon prior to the second world war, different types of nylon, and several applications. This is a great summary of one of the "workhorse" polymers. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy"...

A quick discussion of the fundamentals of drying hydroscopic resins prior to processing. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Today's TTF is a quick discussion around moving from a 4% or 5% let down ratio (LDR) to a 2%, or even a 1% "LDR".   Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Today, we explore parting lines...how to position them, what complicates them, and how we can disguise and mitigate them. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

On today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the importance of your local material supplier and the wealth of knowledge that they bring to the table for you. Give us a call - we're here to help! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com...

On today's Tech Tip Friday, Kurt discusses shrink rates of plastic and why providing an exact shrink rate for a part is not possible.  Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's episode, Kurt talks with Jim Pelot and Cher Cunningham of Podium Prosperity.  We dive into their Tradewinds program for business owners who want to maximize the returns from their business and perhaps position it for sale.  The conversation is enlightening, enjoyable, and full of nuggets for you to use in your business. If you are interested in working with Jim and Cher, here is th...

Join Kurt as he discusses the difference between FDA approved resins and the more common FDA compliant resin designation. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

In today's episode, Kurt talks about the predominant European and Asian flammability test method, using a glow wire.  Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he discusses UL flame ratings for plastics. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he discusses UL flammability testing and the three most common ratings that you will see on your datasheets. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he interviews Bindi Patel of ECOrrect.  This is Bindi's second appearance on the show.  We are pleased to announce our North American distribution agreement with Bindi and her ECOrrect product, as well as production expansion into Canada. Our recording skills are significantly improved as well - thank you for your patience while we get things dialled in! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd....

Join Kurt today as he discusses what the Vicat Softening Point of plastic is all about. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

Join Kurt as he gives a brief synopsis of Heat Defection Temperature. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.com All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle