That Plastics Guy

In today's TTF, Kurt talks about CFAs (chemical foaming agents).  When they could be used, what they do, the benefits, and the major classifications.

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In this episode, Kurt speaks with Mehdi Sheikhzadeh and Steve Reaume of the Canadian Extrusion Research Laboratory, located at Lambton College in Sarnia.

Medhi and Steve discuss the history of "CERL",…

In this episode, Kurt talks about what makes the long glass pellet so special.  From pellet specifics to applications, and finally to physical characteristics.  It's covered in a quick format.

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In today's episode, Kurt discusses "TPU".  The applications (including his personal history selling the material), the chemistry, and the pros and cons of this incredibly durable, flexible, and elast…

Happy Friday!  In today's instalment, Kurt walks through the basics of good sprue design and how it applies to even a smaller scale sprue.  Cold slugs, sprue shape, and land size are discussed.

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In this non-plastics episode, Kurt encourages thoughtful consideration during Canada's federal election and to exercise your most important civil right.  Vote!

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the water soluble resin ECOrrect and potential applications for this type of resin technology.

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On today's episode, Kurt talks about what to do when you have a silo contamination issue and what precautions can be taken to prevent this occurrence.

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In today's TTF, Kurt talks about the water soluble ECOrrect product, showcasing sample bags and thin film made with this award winning resin technology.

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In this encore presentation from July of 2024, I interview Bindi Patel, creator of the award-winning ECOrrect water soluble resin.

This resin was created to offer a cost effective and environmentally …

Revisiting one of my original TTF clips, I discuss living hinges.  What are the best materials for them, and what MUST happen post-molding to ensure longevity of the living hinge.

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There's a reason that I discuss the basics frequently on this channel and on my podcasts.

Executing the basics, day in and day out, is how we can achieve success in our work goals, and our personal go…

**Warning - I'm fighting a flu and this isn't my best podcast.**

Keeping my voice going using a hot cup of tea, I talk about why you should use a purging compound in your plastic processing plant.  Fr…

Let's take a moment to remind ourselves of the tremendous economic potential that is Canada!  The plastics industry is a key component of that power.  We have skilled labour, world leading R&D and pr…

In this episode, Kurt revisits his first Tech Tip Friday from May 2024.  

Two considerations for draft angle are discussed - part depth and texture.

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Today's TTF is a quick overview of the article "Standard Solution" in the February 2025 issue of Canadian Plastics.  The CSA Group has created standard R117:24 to assist in defining what recycled pla…

Join Kurt as he interviews Chloe Linsmeier (Marketing Manager) and Brent Berquist (Senior VP of Sales and Marketing) of Advanced Blending Solutions in Wallace, MI.

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This short PSA is simply about looking after yourself and making sure you take time to rest and recharge.

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In this episode, I offer my take on tariffs.  Their function, why a country would want to impose them, a brief history of tariff agreements and free trade agreements.  Most importantly, what's behind…

In today's episode, Kurt discusses what material density is, and why it should matter to you and your molding operation. 

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