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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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S3E138 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…
S3E137 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…
S3E136 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…
S3E135 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…
S3E134 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…
S3E133 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…
S3E132 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…
S3E131 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…
S3E130 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…
S3E129 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…
S3E128 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…
S3E127 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…
S2E126 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…
S2E125 Looking After Your Environment | Tech Tip Friday
On today's episode, Kurt shares insight from his recent trip to New Zealand. Specifically, how that country has adopted a citizen-level responsibility for protecting their delicate ecosystem. Find…
S2E124 Sustainable Gift Giving | Tech Tip Friday
In today's #TTF, Kurt suggests choosing sustainability over wasteful consumerism. Consider gifting consumables, experiences, or high quality/long lasting items.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook…
S2E123 Be an Industry Advocate | Tech Tip Friday
In today's episode, Kurt talks about the importance of being an advocate for the plastics industry and the responsible use and management of plastics as a commodity.And DON'T litter!!!Find Simcoe…
S2E125 Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA) - A Follow-up Interview with Justin Riney
Join Kurt as he welcomes back to the show, Justin Riney, the Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC.Justin tells us about different projects the PSRA…
S2E121 Polystyrene Recycling | Tech Tip Friday
In today's episode, Kurt gives a summary of the podcast he recorded with Justin Riney of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance.Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics…
S2E1220 Perseverance | Tech Tip Friday
In today's TTF, Kurt shares what he thinks is the most important ingredient for success. Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find…
S2E119 Building Customer Relationships | Tech Tip Friday
Join Kurt as he offers a few tips accumulated over the years to help build and develop relationships with your customers. Kurt talks about what to budget, as well as the importance of spending time…
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That Plastics Guy has published 143 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Business, Chemistry.
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