That Plastics Guy

That Plastics Guy

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That Plastics Guy episodes

  • 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.  Talk to us at [email protected] if you want to learn more.

    #ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScience

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    5 min
  • 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 multiple pathway to plastics end of life.  Whether working with prime resins, recycled streams, or a combination of both, RAWS effectively answers the end of life question that plagues plastics.  

    Check them out at   https://rawsamericas.com/


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    42 min
  • 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 #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScience

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    5 min
  • 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 with a variance in melt flow.  Tune in to find the resolution to this case study.

    #ThatPlasticsGuy #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScience

    Find Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram.

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    All links here  https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

    6 min
  • 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 #Manufacturing #MaterialScience

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    4 min
  • 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 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 [email protected] if you want to learn more! 

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    27 min
  • 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 #MaterialScience

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    4 min
  • 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

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    6 min
  • 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  #thatplasticsguy  #Plastics #InjectionMolding #PlasticManufacturing #Polymer #Engineering #Manufacturing #MaterialScience

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    6 min
  • 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 the need for more skilled trades people.

    A meaningful conversation that deeply effects our society and future economic growth.  Please listen if you have (or know) high school age kids. 


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    36 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,…