At a glance
- Generic liners often fail to fit heavy-duty vehicles precisely, leading to premature wear and reduced efficiency.
- OKUSLIDE® liners are precision-cut for exact fit, smooth material flow, and impact resistance.
- Custom thickness and reinforcement improve durability without adding unnecessary weight.
- Industry-specific options deliver proven performance across multiple sectors.
Off-the-shelf plastic liners often fall short in heavy-duty industries, with common problems such as poor fitment, premature wear, and inefficient material flow.
OKUSLIDE® takes a different approach; every liner can be customised to fit a specific truck or equipment. Precision-manufactured for long-term performance, each liner is configured to the vehicle’s design, load type, and operating environment.
Whether it’s a brand-new tipper, an older truck with a thin aluminium skin, a rock-ribbed steel body, or an excavator bucket, OKUSLIDE® can be tailored to fit perfectly and perform reliably.
This blog covers the technical and operational advantages of a customised OKUSLIDE® liner and why it’s a valuable investment for operators seeking reliable performance and extended service life throughout the fleet.
Benefits of Customising With OKUSLIDE®
Customising a liner ensures a perfect fit while optimising performance across the entire system. With OKUSLIDE®, each liner is designed to match the equipment’s geometry, material flow behaviour, and wear profile. This precision ensures longer service life, safer unloading, and reduced structural wear, even in demanding operating conditions.
Below are the key benefits of customising a truck bed liner with OKUSLIDE®.
Exact Fit and Body Protection Across All Equipment Types
Unlike generic liners, each OKUSLIDE® system is precision-engineered to conform precisely to the host equipment’s dimensionals, including the floorplate, sidewalls, structural ribs, and tailgate transitions.
For new trucks, aluminium cover strips can be riveted to the side walls to prevent thermal damage to decals during installation. For older trucks with thin aluminium skins, continuous welding along the length provides a stable base before liner fitment. OKUSLIDE® is also compatible with trucks featuring rock ribs or steel bodies, ensuring full coverage without gaps or misalignment. This integration eliminates edge protrusion, surface gapping, or lateral displacement in service.
By achieving complete surface conformity, the liner evenly distributes loads and impact forces, reducing stress points that lead to early liner fatigue and substrate damage. This is critical for high-mass or uneven loads, where a poor fit can distort the structure or accelerate wear on both liner and body.
Additionally, a tailored fit enables proper alignment of mechanical fasteners. Fasteners are selected based on parent material and access, using stud welds, fanged bolts, or weld washers, to ensure secure attachment and consistent engagement across all points, reducing the risk of shear failure or detachment.
Tailored Thickness for Load-Specific Protection
OKUSLIDE® is available in a wide range of thicknesses, from 6mm to 40mm, matched to the operational load profile, material flow characteristics, and abrasiveness of the load.
- 6mm: Best for light-duty agricultural transport (mulch, compost, and other non-abrasive organic materials); flexible and low weight for minimal-impact, short-cycle use
- 5mm to 20mm: Most common in building and construction; balances wear protection and weight for hauling sand, gravel, road base, and other medium-density aggregates with moderate but consistent abrasion
- 20mm to 40mm: For high-impact, high-abrasion loads such as ore, mining overburden, steel scrap, and demolition debris; heavy-duty build withstands large particle impacts and aggressive flow that cause standard liners to fail early
All thickness variants are manufactured in high-density sheet form, and 6mm or 12mm are also offered in coiled roll format for continuous coverage or complex geometries.
Targeted Wear Protection Based on Load and Impact Zones
Customised OKUSLIDE® liners are configured to target high-abrasion and high-impact zones, such as central drop areas, tailgate contact points, and transitional bends in the liner path. Instead of using uniform thickness, reinforcement is added only where needed to counter erosion, chute impact, or directional shear from repeated tipping and sliding.
Additionally, OKUSLIDE® can be installed directly over existing worn or corroded skins, giving a second-life extension for aging truck bodies or buckets. This is especially valuable during mid-life overhauls, where downtime and capital costs must be minimised.
OKUSLIDE® Customisation Options by Industry & Equipment
OKUSLIDE® liners are engineered for industry-specific performance, with every installation tailored to suit load type, abrasion profile, and equipment geometry.
Below are key customisation options of OKUSLIDE® for different sectors.
Mining
Mining operations involve high-load volumes, sharp-edged materials, and extreme abrasion. Customised OKUSLIDE® liners are engineered to minimise erosion, reduce structural fatigue, and extend the life of critical equipment.
Customised for:
- Articulated haul truck
- Excavator bucket
- Loader bucket
- Crusher chute
- Vibrating conveyor screen
- Bulldozer liner plate
- Dump truck body
Excavation
In excavation, cohesive soils and wet loads often cause material hang-up and delays in cleanout. OKUSLIDE®’s non-stick, tailored liners reduce carryback and improve unloading efficiency across varied equipment types.
Customised for:
- Dump truck bed
- Excavator and backhoe
- Skid-steer loader
- Loader bucket
- Bulldozer bucket
- Hauling trailer
- Concrete mixer
- Pickup truck bed
Roads & Infrastructure
Transporting abrasive aggregates and asphalt requires liners that can handle frequent cycling without excessive wear. Custom-fit OKUSLIDE® liners reduce residue buildup and preserve the structural integrity of roadwork fleets.
Customised for:
- Dump truck
- Tip truck
- Utility truck
- Spreader truck
- Landscaping truck
- Bulldozer bucket
Construction
OKUSLIDE® liners help construction fleets manage a wide variety of dry goods. Customisation ensures optimal flow, reduced product retention, and effective separation between load types.
Customised for:
- Dump truck bed
- Concrete mixer drum
- Excavator bucket
- Flatbed trailer
- Bulldozer blade
- Chute and hopper
Agriculture
Agricultural operations require liners that support clean separation between organic materials, minimise contamination risk, and perform reliably across varied seasonal loads. OKUSLIDE® liners are customised to suit each application’s hygiene, flow, and durability requirements.
Customised for:
- Grain transporter
- Manure spreader
- Mulch grinder and carrier
- Grain drag conveyor
- Rotary seed coater
How Customisation Is Done With OKUSLIDE®
Every OKUSLIDE® liner is custom-built using a precision installation process. The process includes:
- 3D scanning, stencils, or technical drawings are used to define the panel layout.
- Panel layouts are optimised to reduce material waste.
- Panels are cut using CNC routers or circular saws for accurate edge quality.
- Cut panels are laid in position to mark holes for stud welding.
- Surfaces are prepared by grinding holes for stud welding.
- M8 knock-off studs are welded in place.
- Locking nuts are fitted, and stud tails are broken off.
- Plastic welding is applied to all seams for a continuous surface.
- Stud welds are sealed with caps.
- Steel perimeter strips are added to protect liner edges and ensure complete sealing.
Customised OKUSLIDE® truck bed liners provide protection and deliver a fully engineered solution tailored to your equipment’s geometry, operational load, and industry-specific challenges.
If you need a customised liner for a new or old truck or for specialised equipment such as excavator buckets, chutes, or conveyors, contact the OKUSLIDE® team today and explore proven options backed by German manufacturing and Australian engineering expertise.
FAQs
Can OKUSLIDE® be removed or replaced later?
Yes. OKUSLIDE® liners are mechanically fastened using stud-welded anchors and locking nuts, allowing complete removal and replacement if required. This enables future upgrades, repairs, or retrofitting without damaging the underlying truck body or equipment structure.
Can liners be cut or adjusted on-site?
Yes. While OKUSLIDE® panels are typically pre-cut using CNC or circular saws, field adjustments can be made during installation using standard tools. On-site trimming, drilling, or notching is possible for fine-tuning the fit, especially around complex geometries or attachments.
Will installation affect warranty or compliance?
When installed according to OKUSLIDE®’s procedures and by approved technicians, the liner system maintains compliance with relevant safety and operational standards. It does not affect manufacturer warranties or vehicle certifications, provided no structural modifications are made beyond the liner interface.
