Patz Chain Link
The Best Just Got Better!
Paul Patz invented the Patz hook-and-eye link in 1948 because of the need for a barn cleaner chain flexible enough to go up an elevation, such as a slide, and around corners, as well as fit a 4-tooth sprocket making a 180-degree turn. Since then, Patz has continued to improve the Patz link to produce today’s superior Patz barn cleaner chain. After our patent expired, others have tried to imitate the Patz link, but they don’t have the 60 years of experience.
You get proven performance and reliability because genuine Patz chain gives many extra benefits for greater value. Examine the Patz features that provide this dependability and value.
Patz links are designed with the strength to match the high power output of Patz Barn Cleaner drive units. Patz chain provides you with unmatched strength among hook-and-eye chains. Even after years of service, Patz chain has strength to spare.
Patz inspects links and flites to maintain high quality standards. This gives you the proven Patz reliability and longer service life.
Optional powder coating retards corrosion.
You don’t want brittle steel that breaks easily and you don’t want soft steel that wears away too fast. Holding close tolerances when heat treating, Patz links produce uniform hardness to resist wear while maintaining maximum strength.
Patz links provide an enlarged eye area for increased chain flexibility. Hook two Patz links together and see the 90-degree flexibility in any direction. This is why Patz chain goes up and down slides easily without bending. Patz chain goes around corners easily and can make a "U" turn on a 4-tooth sprocket. You get flexibility to fit more complicated layouts.
But Patz also maintains the full thickness of the link’s sidewall. This maintains maximum strength of the link. You get both superior strength and chain flexibility from Patz.
The rounded bearing surface of the link’s eye is produced by closed-die forging. Steel is forged into the eye rather than cut away. All steel is retained for maximum strength and wear resistance. The rounded bearing surfaces on both the eye and the hook provide more bearing surface for longer chain life. And the rounded bearing surfaces produce a flexible chain. This smooth finish also allows dependable drive sprocket action.
Look for the PATZ imprint on each link - your guarantee of dependable, reliable performance year-round.
Caution: For reliable operation and maximum service life, do not mix other brands of chain with Patz chain.
The Original PATZ Hook-and-eye Chain Is Now The Best We've Ever Offered!
- Here's why:
- Superior raw materials! Special alloy steels are stronger, tougher, and more wear-resistant!
- Improved closed-die forging to close tolerances never before seen in hook and eye chain providing more chain and components that fit together better for smoother operation.
- Heat treated using precise state-of-the-art processes for maximum wear and longevity!
- Manufactured to meet the highest world-class quality standards to provide you with the best product ever offered by Patz.
- Tests have proven and validated the superior performance of the new, improved Patz Chain compared to our old chain.
More On Why Patz Chain Is Your Best Buy:
Proven performance
Patz gives you more experience than other hook-and-eye chains with years of experience on tens of thousands of farms.
Cleans more barns
Cleans more barns than all the other hook-and-eye chains combined. Patz chain is far and away No. 1 in usage on farms in the United States and Canada.
Strong hook-and-eye chain
The superior strength of Patz chain has been proven. Even after years of service, Patz chain provides plenty of extra strength. Patz red chain is even stronger with 25% thicker links for those long pulls and extra-heavy loads.
Uniformity of links
Patz production methods and quality controls ensure that all links in your chain are consistently uniform. You don’t have problems with links that are all different. Every Patz link fits precisely on the drive sprocket, return corner shoe, hold down shoe and corner wheels.
Reasonable price
With the proven performance and long service life of Patz chain, you can’t beat the reasonable price. You get all the extra Patz benefits at a competitive price.
Printed warranty
Compare the Patz chain’s published 15-Year (5-Year Full) Extended Warranty with any other hook-and-eye chain warranty. You will see why Patz chain is your best investment. For your protection, insist on a printed warranty that details all of the items covered and exactly how compensation will be paid.
Patz chain: experience, quality, trust, extra value.
Nobody matches Patz experience with hook-and-eye barn cleaner chain. Patz gives you 60 years of development experience, testing and proven performance.
Patz chain is the only chain designed for a 4-tooth drive sprocket right from the beginning 60 years ago. Patz chain with a Patz 4-tooth drive sprocket keeps the load closest to the center of the drive shaft, reducing strain on the drive unit.
To get those extra years of service from your Patz Barn Cleaner, use genuine Patz chain manufactured to original-equipment standards. Genuine Patz chain is built to tough specifications to assure maximum performance at a reasonable price.
Considering all of the benefits with the Patz chain and the long service life you can expect from it, original Patz chain is truly your best choice.
If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of using Patz chain, ask a Patz dealer to show you on-farm proof of Patz chain performance.
Patz dealers are experienced in chain and barn cleaner installation. They are also experienced in barn gutter layouts to meet your needs. You benefit from the years of Patz barn cleaning experience of your Patz Dealer.
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