In this video, I discuss a mold clamp sensor system, offered by Bill Hartwick of Filter Specialties that can measure the clamp force of your machine and help to pinpoint a possible failure in the tie bars.

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the many factors that will impact our economy for 2025. This includes the incoming Trump administration and the possible threat of tariffs, interest rate predictions, Canadian dollar predictions, and the outcome of the Global Plastics Treaty.

This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigning today, January 6th, 2025.

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Welcome to 2025!

Hope you had a great break and took some time to rest and recharge. Now, let's get that machinery roaring back to life and earning its keep!

Today's tech tip talks about staggering the start up of your equipment to avoid hydro spikes.

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Today's show talks about a topic that is crucial to the success of industry in Ontario and across Canada...the skilled trades.

Overlooked for decades, our province needs youth to consider the trades as a viable and fulfilling career opportunity.

We have an in depth discussion with Darryl Gratrix of Moulded Precision Components, who has adopted the promotion of the skilled trades as his passion.

This is a truly important topic for our industry and our economy!

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Getting ready for the holiday shutdown? Use an appropriate purge compound to clean your screw and barrel before powering down. Make sure the purge you use is suitable for staying in the barrel for a prolonged period of time.

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the unique characteristics of impact modified nylon.

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On today's episode, Kurt interviews the renowned author of “The Plastics Paradox”, keynote speaker, and advocate for the truth about plastics, Doctor Chris DeArmitt.

We discuss how Chris became involved in researching the real effects of plastics in the environment and the new hot topic of microplastics. The truth is fascinating!

Chris has started a non-for-profit called "The Plastics Research Council" to stay abreast of thousands of peer-reviewed studies on materials, waste, litter, ocean plastics, degradation, microplastics and more.

Please visit the site and I ask that you consider supporting it.

https://plasticsresearchcouncil.com/

Chris can be contacted here:

www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt/

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In this episode, Kurt discusses the basics of white commodity masterbatches and what impacts pricing and quality.

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