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That Plastics Guy
Join host Kurt Stahle, “That Plastics Guy”, as he shares his knowledge and four decades of plastics industry experience with you; discussing, informing, interviewing, and having fun along the way.
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Episodes
154 episodes
Antioxidants - Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses what an antioxidant is and why it's important to plastic processing.
Cost per Pound is NOT the Full Story - Tech Tip Friday
In today's episode, Kurt talk about the economics of small productions with high cost material, and why smaller order quantities are the better choice (despite higher per pound prices).
Commodity White Masterbatches - Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses some of the nuance associated with a commodity white masterbatch, and why they are NOT created equal.
Polytives Viscosity Modifier
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 eff...
Post Industrial Feedstock for Nylon - Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses the common practice of using post consumer feedstocks in nylon compounding.
Efficiency Tips During a Disruptive Market - Tech Tip Friday
On today's episode, Kurt discusses a few basic tips that can help you navigate this seemingly out of control resin market.#ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialS...
Episode 142V - Stop Wasting Resin - Use a Purge Compound - TTF
On today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of using a purging compound to save expensive resin. Resin that will be in short supply should the current conflict continue. New promo hats to the first five customers that...
Seeking Fairness During Rising Prices - Tech Tip Friday
We are back into challenging times in business and specifically with resin prices. How can we fight inflationary pressure that is the result of the current conflict (effecting 20% of the world's oil movement)? Let's start by being f...
Let Down Ratios (Encore Presentation) | Tech Tip Friday
In this encore presentation, Kurt discusses what a let down ratio is, and what elements can effect the let down ratio of a colour concentrate. Learn about its crucial role in achieving perfect colour matching.This episode continues our e...
Tool Review - Milwaukee Colour Match Light - Tech Tip Friday
The first time reviewing a tool on Tech Tip Friday!Join Kurt as he discusses the Milwaukee M12 Colour Match Light (model 2127-20) and how this versatile hand held tool can be used on your shop floor.
What Temperature is My Colour? - Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses how different light sources can effect the colours we perceive and how light is measured.
Dealing with Odours - Tech Tip Friday
On today's #TTF, Kurt talks about the three main ways of combating odour in plastic applications. Masking, eliminating the source, or absorption. Each method has its pros and cons, but only one is safe and not chemically based. ...
A New Approach to Breaking Down Plastics - RAWS Americas
Join Kurt has he chats with Camilo Ferro, President of RAWS Americas. RAWS is a new type of plastics additive that does a superlative job of breaking down plastic. With the RAWS technology, there is finally a safe and controlled mul...
What is Wide Spec Material - Tech Tip Friday
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.#thatplasticsguy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Eng...
Molded in Stress with Wide Spec PP - Tech Tip Friday
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 wi...
Soak time when purging - Tech Tip Friday
Today, Kurt talks about why certain commercial purging compounds require a "soak time" to activate. Are they better? Find out!#ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufact...
Why Purge? Leveraging Commercial Purging Compounds for Maximum Uptime
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 advantage...
Purging to Maximize YOUR uptime - Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses the importance of using a commercial purging compound to increase the uptime of your equipment.#ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialSc...
Controlling Shrink Through Injection | Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he shares a case study that used injection volume to control part shrink.#ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScience
Cost Per Pound vs Density - Unpacking True Cost | Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses the concept of purchasing resins by the pound, but selling parts based on volumetric pricing. Does using cheaper, but more dense materials really have a nagative impact on cost?#engineering #thatpla...
Discussing the Skilled Trades with Darryl Gratrix
Join Kurt and returning guest Darryl Gratrix of NexGenSkilledTrades, as they discuss and share updates related to the current state of skilled trades in Ontario.Darryl shares insights of how Ontario's education system is responding to th...
PP vs PE Molded in Stress | Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he discusses how unchecked mold cooling can contribute to warpage in your polyolefin part. #ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScience
Planned Maintenance for 2026 | Tech Tip Friday
Welcome to 2026 and welcome back to That Plastics Guy!As we start the new year, now is a great time to plan your planned maintenance for all of your production equipment! Your main processing equipment, upstream and downstream equ...
Holiday Special - Purging for Extended Shutdown | Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt for the last Tech Tip Friday for 2025!As the production hours wind down and equipment is shut down for the holiday break, Kurt suggests using a mechanic purge compound, which is safe to stay for an extended period of time in t...
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