That Plastics Guy

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  • Material Density - Tech Tip Friday

    In today's instalment of Tech Tip Friday, Kurt weighs in on density, also referred to as specific gravity.  What does it mean, and how to understand this important material specification.


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    7 min
  • Pellet Cut Types - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he discusses why pellets look different and what that means to you as a processor.

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    7 min
  • Interview with Greg Moffatt of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC)

    On today's audio podcast, Kurt interviews Greg Moffatt, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.

    Learn about CIAC's background, programs, and goals with this in-depth interview of the organization's leader.  Greg truly has a passion for polymers too!

    For further information, please go to their website https://canadianchemistry.ca/

    We greatly appreciate Greg's time and the contributions he and his team make to our industry.

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    39 min
  • Removing Surface Moisture - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he gives his yearly "PSA" message about using hot air dryers to remove surface moisture on your plastic pellets.

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    4 min
  • The Benefits of TPV - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he discusses the origins of TPV, what makes it an easier polymer to work with than flexible PVC, and how to leverage this compound for your application.

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    7 min
  • TPV vs TPE - Understanding Thermoplastic Elastomers - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he talks about the high level differences between TPV and TPE materials.  Both TPV and TPE are often referred to as "TPE" materials, but the chemistry and characteristics are indeed different.

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    6 min
  • Running Repro or Regrind? Listen to This Tech Tip Friday!

    In today's TTF episode, Kurt talks about the use of a quality purge compound if you run or reprocess resins, or run multiple heat history regrinds through your equipment.

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    4 min
  • Sustainability - Part 2 - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he discusses a broader definition of sustainability; what happens when parts leave the custody of ownership of the manufacturer.

    Can we recycle everything?  Can we make plastics break down to nothing?

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    8 min
  • Sustainability - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he talks about sustainability in our everyday lives, as part of the plastics processing community.  What can we do to make a difference every day?

    Many things...many small steps and initiatives that add up to make big differences!

    What are you waiting for?  Let's embrace efficiency and sustainability!

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    8 min
  • Antioxidants - Tech Tip Friday

    Join Kurt as he discusses what an antioxidant is and why it's important to plastic processing.

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    4 min

About That Plastics Guy

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About the Podcast:
Join host Kurt Stahle, "That Plastics Guy," as he shares more than four decades of plastics industry experience through discussions on materials, additives, processing,…