That Plastics Guy

In this episode, Kurt discusses the basics of white commodity masterbatches and what impacts pricing 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

In today's #TTF, Kurt discusses what mineral fillers do, and when a mineral filled masterbatch would be used. 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 this episode, Kurt gives a high level overview of antimicrobial use in plastics.  Specifically talking about the various types of antimicrobials, how they work, applications, and pros and cons of their use. 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.si...

In this episode, Kurt discusses the importance of a planned maintenance schedule for your equipment and tools. 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 this episode, Kurt discusses what makes a "film grade" masterbatch different and special...and more costly. 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 celebrates the 50th episode of "That Plastics Guy" by revisiting its creation (both the concept and the supporting technology), revisiting the guests that we have been on the show, and what will come in future episodes. Kurt then offers his thoughts on what a Trump administration may mean to Canadian manufacturing and trade.   Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Ins...

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