Lessons from the Field: Customer Challenges We’ve Solved

Every project starts with a challenge — a problem to fix, a process to improve, or a part that just doesn’t exist yet. At Lincoln Plastics, we take pride in turning those challenges into solutions that perform in the real world.

Our best work often comes from the customers who say, “We can’t find a part that does what we need.” That’s where our custom extrusion expertise comes in.

Here are a few examples of how we’ve helped customers solve unique manufacturing challenges.

🧱 Challenge: Wear and Friction in Heavy Equipment

A customer in the transportation equipment industry needed a durable, low-friction bearing component that could withstand heavy loads and constant movement.

Our Solution:
We developed a custom extruded bearing used by Hallco Industries in their moving floor systems for semi-trailers. These plastic bearings sit beneath metal slats that shift back and forth to move bulk material — reducing friction, resisting corrosion, and delivering years of reliable performance in demanding conditions.

🚜 Challenge: UV Exposure and Field Durability

One of our long-term agricultural OEM partners needed drop pipes and goosenecks that could endure years of sun exposure, temperature changes, and high water flow.

Our Solution:
By extruding with UV-stabilized PVC and maintaining tight process control, we produced components that consistently meet strength and dimensional requirements — helping the customer maintain reliability across thousands of field installations.

⚡ Challenge: Protecting Solar System Anchors in Harsh Conditions

Valmont Solar, a leading provider of solar infrastructure solutions, needed a way to protect in-ground steel anchor systems for ground-mounted solar arrays installed across the colder Northeast U.S.

Our Solution:
Lincoln Plastics engineered a custom PVC extrusion used as a protective cover over each vertical anchor pipe. These covers provide a corrosion-resistant barrier that withstands freeze-thaw cycles and soil movement — ensuring the solar support structures stay stable and last longer in harsh climates.

This project highlights how our custom extrusion capabilities can adapt to specialized energy and infrastructure applications where long-term protection and durability are critical.

The Common Thread: Collaboration

Every one of these projects began with a conversation — a customer explaining a challenge and our team asking questions, exploring design options, and refining solutions.

We don’t mass-produce parts — we co-create solutions built for real-world use. That’s the Lincoln Plastics difference: collaboration, reliability, and craftsmanship that stands up to daily demands.

Contact us today to talk about your next extrusion challenge.

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