That Plastics Guy
Join host Kurt Stahle, “That Plastics Guy”, as he shares his knowledge and almost four decades of plastics industry experience with you; discussing, informing, interviewing, and having fun along the way.
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Episodes
90 episodes
Polymers 101 - Thermoplastic Polyurethane
In today's episode, Kurt discusses "TPU". The applications (including his personal history selling the material), the chemistry, and the pros and cons of this incredibly durable, flexible, and elastic polymer.
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Episode 86
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25:22
Tech Tip Friday - Small Sprue Design
Happy Friday! In today's instalment, Kurt walks through the basics of good sprue design and how it applies to even a smaller scale sprue. Cold slugs, sprue shape, and land size are discussed.
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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3:53
Tech Tip Friday - Uncertainty
In this non-plastics episode, Kurt encourages thoughtful consideration during Canada's federal election and to exercise your most important civil right. Vote!
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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5:33
ECOrrect - Water Soluble Applications
In this episode, Kurt discusses the water soluble resin ECOrrect and potential applications for this type of resin technology.If you have interest in this product, contact Kurt (info@simcoeplastics.com) for an in-depth conversation aroun...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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22:54
Tech Tip Friday - Silos and Bulk Trucks
On today's episode, Kurt talks about what to do when you have a silo contamination issue and what precautions can be taken to prevent this occurrence.
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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6:34
Tech Tip Friday - Product Education - ECOrrect
In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the water soluble ECOrrect product, showcasing sample bags and thin film made with this award winning resin technology.
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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3:03
Encore Presentation - An Interview with Bindi Patel, Creator of ECOrrect Water Soluble Resin
In this encore presentation from July of 2024, I interview Bindi Patel, creator of the award-winning ECOrrect water soluble resin.This resin was created to offer a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional r...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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10:04
Tech Tip Friday - Living Hinges
Revisiting one of my original TTF clips, I discuss living hinges. What are the best materials for them, and what MUST happen post-molding to ensure longevity of the living hinge.
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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2:53
Tech Tip Friday - Success via the Basics
There's a reason that I discuss the basics frequently on this channel and on my podcasts.Executing the basics, day in and day out, is how we can achieve success in our work goals, and our personal goals. Practice and execute. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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3:06
Purging Compound - Fresh Start
**Warning - I'm fighting a flu and this isn't my best podcast.**Keeping my voice going using a hot cup of tea, I talk about why you should use a purging compound in your plastic processing plant. Fresh Start Polymer Solutions is a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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21:16
Tech Tip Friday - Canadian Pride
Let's take a moment to remind ourselves of the tremendous economic potential that is Canada! The plastics industry is a key component of that power. We have skilled labour, world leading R&D and production, technology, and infra...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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3:37
Tech Tip Friday - Draft Angles
In this episode, Kurt revisits his first Tech Tip Friday from May 2024. Two considerations for draft angle are discussed - part depth and texture.
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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3:13
Tech Tip Friday - Recycling Standard for Plastics
Today's TTF is a quick overview of the article "Standard Solution" in the February 2025 issue of Canadian Plastics. The CSA Group has created standard R117:24 to assist in defining what recycled plastics really are.Credit to CP ed...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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2:52
The ABCs of Blending, with Advanced Blending Solutions
Join Kurt as he interviews Chloe Linsmeier (Marketing Manager) and Brent Berquist (Senior VP of Sales and Marketing) of Advanced Blending Solutions in Wallace, MI.ABS is a specialist engineering and fabrication company that builds convey...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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29:04
Tech Tip Friday - Recharge Yourself
This short PSA is simply about looking after yourself and making sure you take time to rest and recharge.
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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3:03
Tariff Talks
In this episode, I offer my take on tariffs. Their function, why a country would want to impose them, a brief history of tariff agreements and free trade agreements. Most importantly, what's behind the current US administration's de...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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29:24
Tech Tip Friday - Material Density Revisited
In today's episode, Kurt discusses what material density is, and why it should matter to you and your molding operation.
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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3:16
Tech Tip Friday - Implementing Check Lists
In today's episode, Kurt discusses the implementation and use of check lists to support shop floor operations such as mold changes and PMs of tools or equipment. The inspiration came from a book summary on the app Headway.
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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3:13
Encore Presentation - Interview with Dharmendra Khanolkar of ExCista Corporation
In this "Encore Presentation", Kurt interviews Dharmendra Khanolkar of ExCista Corporation and they discuss the Silaplast molding additive.Silaplast is more than just a mold release agent. Use it to left med void and sinks in part...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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20:03
Tech Tip Friday - Melt Flow Revisited
In today's TTF, Kurt starts to revisit previously recorded segments that discussed various physical property characteristics of polymers that you would find on the typical datasheet. Better studio and A/V equipment this time around!
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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3:23
Tech Tip Friday - UV Inhibitors
In this episode, Kurt discusses UV inhibitor packages and what they protect and how to specify them.
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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3:23
Polystyrene Recycling Alliance - an interview with Justin Riney of INEOS Styrolution
Join Kurt as he talks polystyrene recycling with Justin Riney, the Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC.We talk about success in the US with major retailers and municipal recycling proje...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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43:04
Tech Tip Friday - Gloss Levels
On today's episode, Kurt discusses the factors that can effect gloss level on your parts.
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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4:17
