Explore every episode of the podcast That Plastics Guy
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Polytives Viscosity Modifier | 01 May 2026 | 00:06:09 | |
Join Kurt as he talks about the new additive from Polytives GmbH, that Simcoe Plastics is distributing across North America. The Polytives additive is a viscosity (or melt flow) modifier that can help you run better parts, more efficiently. Visit www.polytives.com for more information and contact us at info@simcoeplastics.com for sampling and pricing. 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. | |||
| Post Industrial Feedstock for Nylon - Tech Tip Friday | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:04:47 | |
Join Kurt as he discusses the common practice of using post consumer feedstocks in nylon compounding. 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. | |||
| What is Wide Spec Material - Tech Tip Friday | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:04:40 | |
Join Kurt as he presents a brief description of what "wide spec" material is and why it doesn't always end up being the bargain that it appears to be. 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. | |||
| Creating a Purging Firewall | Tech Tip Friday | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:03:56 | |
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. | |||
| Water Lines | Tech Tip Friday | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:02:16 | |
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. | |||
| Case Study - Processing for Optimal Appearance | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:20:56 | |
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. | |||
| Colourant Let Down Ratio | Tech Tip Friday | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:02:52 | |
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. | |||
| Causes of Flash | Tech Tip Friday | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:02:57 | |
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. | |||
| Water Absorption in Resins | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:24:50 | |
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. | |||
| Purging Through Valve Gates | Tech Tip Friday | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:02:19 | |
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. | |||
| Drying Resins Pt 2/2 | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Drying Resins Pt 1/2 | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Molded in Stress with Wide Spec PP - Tech Tip Friday | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:05:16 | |
On today's episode, Kurt wraps up the case study of warpage in a customer's part. While crate-grade HDPE did produce a great part, it was not accepted by the end user. Further digging revealed the polypro being used was wide-spec with a variance in melt flow. Tune in to find the resolution to this case study. 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. | |||
| Let Down Ratio | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| The Local Material Supplier | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Shrink Rate Range | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| FDA Approval vs Compliance | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Flammability Ratings - Glow Wire | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Flammability Ratings | Tech Tip Friday | 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 of ECOrrect Pt 2/2 | 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. | |||
| Soak time when purging - Tech Tip Friday | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:03:06 | |
Today, Kurt talks about why certain commercial purging compounds require a "soak time" to activate. Are they better? Find out! 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. | |||
| Vicat Softening Point | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Heat Deflection Temperature | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Flexural Strength | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Notched Izod Impact | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Flex Mod | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Melt Flow | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| What is Material Density | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Why Purge? Leveraging Commercial Purging Compounds for Maximum Uptime | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:26:35 | |
On today's podcast, Kurt offers his insights supporting the use of purging compounds to maximize machine uptime. Topics covered include: - How does using purge compound increase your uptime - When purging make not be advantageous - Building a procedure around your equipment when purging - Going beyond cost per pound when calculating cost savings - Types of purge compound Contact us at info@simcoeplastics.com if you want 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. | |||
| Purging with Purging Compounds Pt 4/4 | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Purging with Purge Compounds Pt 2/3 | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Purging Compound Types Pt 2/4 | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Purging with Purge Compounds Pt 1/4 | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Living Hinges | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Proper Draft Angle | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| The Check Ring | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||
| Purging to Maximize YOUR uptime - Tech Tip Friday | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:03:48 | |
Join Kurt as he discusses the importance of using a commercial purging compound to increase the uptime of your equipment. 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. | |||
| Gate Placement | Tech Tip Friday | 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. | |||