Join Kurt today as he discusses what the Vicat Softening Point of plastic is all about. Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

It's a real honour to have the time to chat with Mark Stephen, the editor of Canadian Plastics (print edition and website).   Mark talks about his career experiences, how he got involved with the publication, and the changes and trends he sees in publishing. Mark is candid and insightful, and simply a pleasure to speak with.  Join us for the conversation and please support the magazine and website by subscribing. Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here h ..read more

Join Kurt as he discusses the meaning behind "flexural strength" and the application implications.  Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

Today's "TTF" is a brief description of Notched Izod Impact testing. Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

Join Kurt as he interviews the very knowledgeable Bill Hartwick, owner of Filter Specialties Inc.  They discuss VFDs (servo drives) and how they bring significant savings to plastics processing equipment of any vintage.  The savings are huge! For more information, you can contact Bill through Simcoe Plastics at: info@simcoeplastics.com All messages will be relayed to him. Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

On today's instalment of TTF, Kurt talks about flex mod and how it measure the ductility of material.  No mathematical equations where harmed in the recording of this podcast. ;) Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

Part two of our mini-series dealing with physical property characteristics discusses one of the most common properties; melt flow (also known as melt flow index, or melt flow rate) Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

Join Kurt as he starts the conversation on energy conservation.  What ways does your facility "win" at conservation?  Where could you do more?  What options exist to further conservation? We are looking at bringing a new technology to the market that will improve the efficiency of electric motor output vie reduced friction and a unique torque multiplying design. Let's start the conversation of conservation!  Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links h ..read more

Join Kurt for the final instalment of his mini-series on the proper use of purging compounds.   Today, he discusses recycling of the "purge patty". Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more

Join Kurt as he discusses the basics of PVC; types, pros and cons, processing suggestions, and applications. PVC is quite a versatile material...find out why, right here! Find Simcoe Plastics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In and "That Plastics Guy" group. Subscribe to our newsletter, too! All links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle ..read more