Its simple style, with open barrel structure, minimizes pin surface contact with chain gearing face, thus reducing the likelihood of seizure due to corrosion and the occurrence of materials build in the roots of the sprockets. The chain is very suited, as a result, in handling materials with a tendency to pack and corrode. Steel Pintle chain is appropriate a wide variety of agricultural and industrial applications. The 
chain utilises all warmth treated components with riveted pin design.