Its simple design, with open barrel building, minimizes pin surface contact with chain gearing face, thus reducing the likelihood of seizure due to corrosion and the occurrence of material build in the roots of the sprockets. The chain is quite suited, consequently, in handling components with a inclination to pack and corrode. Metal steel pintle chain Pintle 
chain is appropriate a multitude of agricultural and commercial applications. The chain utilises all temperature treated elements with riveted pin style.