That Plastics Guy

It's a real honour to have the time to chat with Mark Stephen, the editor of Canadian Plastics (print edition and website).   Mark talks about his career experiences, how he got involved with the publication, and the changes and trends he sees in publishing. Mark is candid and insightful, and simply a pleasure to speak with.  Join us for the conversation and please support the magazine and we...

Join Kurt as he discusses the meaning behind "flexural strength" and the application implications.  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 brief description of Notched Izod Impact testing. 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 the very knowledgeable Bill Hartwick, owner of Filter Specialties Inc.  They discuss VFDs (servo drives) and how they bring significant savings to plastics processing equipment of any vintage.  The savings are huge! For more information, you can contact Bill through Simcoe Plastics at: info@simcoeplastics.com All messages will be relayed to him. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd....

On today's instalment of TTF, Kurt talks about flex mod and how it measure the ductility of material.  No mathematical equations where harmed in the recording of this podcast. ;) 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...

Part two of our mini-series dealing with physical property characteristics discusses one of the most common properties; melt flow (also known as melt flow index, or melt flow rate) 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 he...

Join Kurt as he starts the conversation on energy conservation.  What ways does your facility "win" at conservation?  Where could you do more?  What options exist to further conservation? We are looking at bringing a new technology to the market that will improve the efficiency of electric motor output vie reduced friction and a unique torque multiplying design. Let's start the conv...

Join Kurt as he starts a new min-series, this time discussing common material physical property characteristics that you see on datasheets. This week it's density, also known as specific gravity. 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.simcoeplast...

Join Kurt for the final instalment of his mini-series on the proper use of purging compounds.   Today, he discusses recycling of the "purge patty". 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/k...

Join Kurt as he discusses the basics of PVC; types, pros and cons, processing suggestions, and applications. PVC is quite a versatile material...find out why, right here! 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:...

Join Kurt as he discusses the importance of developing a "process" when using a purge compound.  Don't leave the use of a highly engineered product to chance.  Take it seriously and develop a process for your specific application.  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....

Friday's here again and that means another instalment of Tech Tip Friday! On this episode, I discuss the two major types of purge compounds and the basic pros and cons of each. A little nugget of knowledge for you!  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 newslette...

Join me as I interview Drew Pearson, a Client Relations Manager with Crossdock Systems, as we discuss warehousing, freight, logistics, and the general business climate.   Drew gives insights as to what he sees in the market and specifically in the transportation sector. He's been a long time supplier and friend and this one was a lot of fun to record! Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and...

A quick introduction to purging and why you would want to consider using a proper purging compound.  First in a multi-part series. 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

A quick review of material types for living hinge applications. 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

Plastics make up approximately 1% of the materials we use annually to create the goods manufactured for our global consumption.  Why does the industry get such bad press?  Perhaps it's just too difficult to comprehend the volume of resources we consume every year. Tune in for my opinions on the matter.     Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy"...

Today's Tech Tip Friday is a quick overview of the importance of draft angles when designing a part and then designing the mold to make it.  Set your team up for success and ensure the draft angle is sufficient. 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...

Today's Tech Tip discusses the importance of the check ring and what can happen when it fails. 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 host Kurt (That Plastics Guy) Stahle, as he discusses colour dispersion.  What is it, what it isn't, and how to ensure your colourant masterbatches do disperse evenly.    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 he...

Welcome to a new segment on the channel - "Tech Tip Friday"! I'll share a technical take away from a current project that could help you with your tooling, processing, or materials selection. Short, sweet, and to the point. 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. Subscrib...

The innovative product development of Bindi Patel, founder and director of ECOrrect Pvt. Ltd., takes us one step further to a sustainable future. In this episode, Kurt and Bindi discuss what inspired the development of the ECOrrect water-soluble resins.  The ground-breaking sustainable feature of this product is that it provides plastic-like properties, but it is completely biodegradable in soil a...

Join Kurt as he interviews Dharmendra Khanolkar, CEO of ExCista Corporation, as they discuss the "mold release with more" - Silaplast. Learn how this additive is truly different and what it can do for your process and your parts. For more information about Silaplast, and to obtain a sample, you can contact: In Canada - Simcoe Plastics Ltd. (Kurt Stahle) at info@simcoeplastics.com Outside...

Join Kurt as he discusses the most popular means of forming plastics; injection molding.  Learn the basics of melting and conveying material, and then forming and cooling. 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...

That Plastics Guy (Kurt Stahle) discusses the use of colourant in plastics.  Topics covered include the importance of colour, colour temperature, basics of compounding colour, UV stabilization, and a very brief mention of the types of pigments available (this will be undoubtedly be a future podcast). Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-...

On this episode of "That Plastics Guy", Kurt discusses the cornerstone of the plastics industry; polyolefins.  Comprised of polyethylene, polypropylene, and TPO (a special compound of the former two items), these materials are the dominant forms of plastic that we interact with every day.  Learn a little about their chemistry, history, physical properties, and applications.     Find Simc...