Kerbl Tie Chain with PVC Coating, Panic Hook and Carabine Hook, 140 cm
Waldhausen Horse Tie Chain, Clear Coated with Panic Hook, 150 cm
Kerbl Cow Chain, Galvanised, Double Length, Made from Durable Metal
Kerbl Cow Chain with Flat Links Galvanised, Double Length
Kerbl Grabner Chain Galvanised, Link Thickness 8 mm, for Cattle Tethering
Kerbl Tyrolean Cow Chain Galvanized Double, Cattle Tie Chain
Tie Chains: Built to Take the Load
In a tie stall the chain works around the clock. It takes the pull when the animal stands up, it rubs against manger bars and concrete, and it sits in damp air all year. That is why every chain at Agrarzone is hot dip galvanised. You will find classic cow chains, Tyrolean cattle chains, Grabner chains and shorter versions for calves.
Designs and their strengths
The cow chain comes single and double extended, usually with a swivel at the end. That swivel matters, because it stops the chain twisting up and shortening as the animal turns. Chains with flat links lie flatter and chafe less. The Tyrolean cattle chain is common in the Alpine region and suits standing places with lateral guidance. The Grabner chain with 8 mm link thickness is the heavy duty option for full grown cattle. Double extended versions give you a little more reach at wide standing places.
Fittings and emergency release
Many chains come with panic hooks and snap hooks. A panic hook still opens when the chain is under load, and that is exactly what counts when something goes wrong. For calves a short chain of 60 cm at 4 mm link thickness is enough, because longer chains wrap around the legs. Check swivels and hooks as part of your barn routine, because they wear faster than the chain itself. A worn hook is cheap to replace and far less trouble than an animal that breaks loose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a swivel on a tie chain?
Without a swivel the chain twists up a little with every movement of the animal and gets shorter. The swivel compensates for that and keeps the usable length constant.
Which link thickness is the right one?
For calves 4 mm is enough, for full grown cattle 7 to 8 mm is standard. If in doubt go one size stronger, because the extra weight does not bother the animal.
Will a galvanised chain rust in the barn?
The zinc layer protects for many years. The first signs show where the chain rubs constantly. Those spots are worth a look at every check, because bare steel rusts on much faster than the rest of the chain.
Cow Chains and Cattle Chains for the Barn
A tie chain has to hold reliably every day without restricting the animal. At Agrarzone you get galvanised chains in all the common designs. The classic cow chain comes single and double extended, almost always with a swivel so the chain cannot twist up and quietly get shorter. Versions with flat links lie flatter and chafe less against manger bars and concrete. The Tyrolean cattle chain is widespread in the Alpine region, and the Grabner chain with 8 mm link thickness is the heavy duty option for full grown cattle. For calves there are short chains at 60 cm and 4 mm, so nothing wraps around the legs. Many chains already come fitted with panic hooks and snap hooks, so you can clip them in at the standing place straight away. Match the link thickness of hooks and swivels to the chain and the whole system stays as strong as its heaviest part.