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| Tech Tip Friday - Drying Resins Part II | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:02:23 | |
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. | |||
| Plastics 101 - Nylon - A History and Applications | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:30:50 | |
On today's pod, Kurt talks about the origins of one of the most versatile and oldest polymers we have available - nylon. 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. | |||
| Flammability and Flame Ratings | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:23:22 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Flammability Ratings | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:02:45 | |
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. | |||
| Interview with Bindi Patel, Part II | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:10:04 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Vicat Softening Point | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:02:00 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Heat Deflection Temperature | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:02:13 | |
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. | |||
| Interviewing the Interviewer - A conversation with Mark Stephen of Canadian Plastics | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:29:33 | |
It's a real honour to have the time to chat with Mark Stephen, the editor of Canadian Plastics (print edition and website). 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Flexural Strength | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:02:55 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Notched Izod Impact | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:04:20 | |
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. | |||
| Energy Conservation with VFDs - An interview with Bill Hartwick of Filter Specialties Inc. | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:35:04 | |
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! 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Flex Mod | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:03:51 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Drying Resins | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:02:24 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Melt Flow | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:03:27 | |
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. | |||
| Industry Musings - Energy Conservation...Let's Start the Conversation! | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:11:20 | |
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? 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - What is Material Density | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:02:53 | |
Join Kurt as he starts a new min-series, this time discussing common material physical property characteristics that you see on 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Purging with Purging Compounds - Part 4 | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:02:20 | |
Join Kurt for the final instalment of his mini-series on the proper use of purging compounds. 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. | |||
| Tech Series - Plastics 101 - PVC | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:24:29 | |
Join Kurt as he discusses the basics of PVC; types, pros and cons, processing suggestions, and 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Purging with Purge Compounds - Part 3 | 31 May 2024 | 00:02:42 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Purging Compound Types | 24 May 2024 | 00:03:10 | |
Friday's here again and that means another instalment of Tech Tip Friday! 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. | |||
| Playing in the Traffic - an Interview with Drew Pearson from Crossdock | 20 May 2024 | 00:35:42 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Purging with Purge Compounds - Part 1 | 17 May 2024 | 00:02:12 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Living Hinges | 10 May 2024 | 00:01:54 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Let Down Ratio | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:02:58 | |
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. | |||
| Industry Commentary - Plastics Pollution - the 1% Problem | 06 May 2024 | 00:16:24 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Proper Draft Angle | 03 May 2024 | 00:02:40 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - The Check Ring | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:04:41 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Series - Diving into Colour Dispersion | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:20:22 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Gate Placement | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:03:18 | |
Welcome to a new segment on the channel - "Tech Tip Friday"! 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. | |||
| Tech Series - Water Soluble Resins, the ECOrrect Way! | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:15:14 | |
The innovative product development of Bindi Patel, founder and director of ECOrrect Pvt. Ltd., takes us one step further to a sustainable future. 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. | |||
| Tech Series - Silaplast - The Additive with a Difference | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:20:03 | |
Join Kurt as he interviews Dharmendra Khanolkar, CEO of ExCista Corporation, as they discuss the "mold release with more" - Silaplast. Work: (248) 429-7252 Fax: (419) 735-3279 E-mail: dk@excista.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dkhanolkar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzulLtbB8airoJXML1Z5VQ
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. | |||
| An Introduction to Injection Molding | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:23:42 | |
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. | |||
| The Wonderful World of Colour! | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:28:14 | |
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-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. | |||
| Plastics 101 - Polyolefins | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:27:31 | |
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 Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well. | |||
| Parting Lines | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:22:48 | |
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. | |||
| Plastics - Our Responsibility | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:33:22 | |
In this episode, Kurt discusses what makes plastics a unique and versatile building block that has helped to give us the modern society that we enjoy. 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. | |||
| A Plastics Registry in Canada | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:27:42 | |
In this episode, Kurt talks about a new Federal proposal for a "plastics registry" in Canada. Could this end well? 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. | |||
| Introducing "That Plastics Guy"! | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:29:19 | |
Welcome to the show! In today's inaugural episode (yay!) your host, Kurt Stahle, introduces himself and talks about his plastics background. From family business, to corporate career, to entrepreneur, Kurt has been in the industry for almost 4 decades! 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. | |||
| That Plastics Guy - Trailer | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:01:27 | |
Welcome to "That Plastics Guy"! 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - The Local Material Supplier | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:02:28 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Shrink Rate Range | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:03:15 | |
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. | |||
| Consulting with the Consultants - Jim Pelot and Cher Cunningham of Podium Prosperity and Tradewinds | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:39:52 | |
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. Offices are located at 54 Cedar Pointe Dr #1207, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - FDA Approval vs Compliance | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:02:53 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Flammability Ratings - Glow Wire | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:02:45 | |
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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - FDA Approved vs Compliant | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:03:27 | |
In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences between FDA approved resins and those that are FDA compliant. Save money where you can! 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - TPU and Moisture | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:03:41 | |
Thermoplastic Urethane is an incredibly tough and versatile material. But, it does have its quirks! Don't let those put you off from running a truly amazing product. Give a listen and find out how to deal with TPU and moisture. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Foil Bag Liners | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:03:58 | |
In this episode, Kurt talks about the use of foil liners in plastics packaging to guard against moisture damaging the product. Also discussed is a quick method of resealing the foil liners to ensure maximum product longevity. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - Water Soluble vs Biopolymer | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:04:11 | |
In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the differences (and some similarities) between a water soluble resin and a biopolymer. These resins are very different and have different and unique 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. | |||
| An Introduction to Sulapac BioPolymers! | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:24:08 | |
In this episode, Kurt discusses the Sulapac product line from Helsinki, Finland that Simcoe Plastics will be selling across Canada. Formulated for injection, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printing, these highly innovative polymers offer not just the processor, but the designer a new range of tools to express their brand in the marketplace. Exciting and kind to the planet! Give this a listed and contact us if you are interested and would like to learn more. 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. | |||
| Tech Tip Friday - More Biopolymers from Sulapac! | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:04:31 | |
In today's #TTF, Kurt shows samples from last week's Sulapac haul. He's focusing on the wood fibre filled materials that offer a very attractive appearance and are truly in the spirit of biopolymers. 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. | |||