Professional Series Modular Kennels
Why TK Pro-Series?
After years of using major branded and custom-built kennels, we found that the
powder coat and galvanized finishes currently being used just don’t last in today’s
average dog kennel environment. After extensive research and testing, we have
determined that hot dip galvanizing the complete panel after welding and assembly is
the most protective means to prevent corrosion and rusting of the kennel panels.
This finishing process coats and seals the outside as well as the inside of every
surface. The key is to apply a galvanized coating of 5 mills thick or more which will
extend the life expectancy to 100+ years according to the American Galvanizing
Association, www.galvanizeit.org. Bridges, street sign posts and guardrails are
examples of products coated with this process and thicknesses.
Other kennels will claim to be galvanized after welding, but close inspection will
reveal that the welded joints have just been hand painted with galvanized paint.
Painting the welds simply coats the outside of the surface with a very thin finish,
leaving the inside of the weld and frame with no protection at all from condensation
or moisture. The stock tubing they use may be hot dipped, but with a very thin
coating which can easily wear through during normal use.
We have found powder coating to be less durable than even the cheap
galvanized kennels, as it holds up no better than any ordinary paint.
Our kennels are built to last, unlike these examples of other kennels after a
short time in the elements. These kennels were not hot dipped galvanized after
welding and assembly, and as you can see they rusted from the inside as well as the
outside. Both of these kennels are only three years old!
Superior Design
Each Pro-Series kennel panel utilizes 1 ¼” square tubing frame with welded
mitered corners for superior strength and appearance. The top mitered corner design
also eliminates all dirt and debris from entering the top of the frame and corroding it
from the inside out. Most of the other major brand kennels have frames that are wide
open on top.
Using square tube kennel frames provides a more positive means to secure two
panels together. Our square frame kennels are bolted together using a stainless steel
bolt assembly that is designed to wrap around each frame for increased strength,
unlike round tube framed kennels which use a round clamp system which often
become loose and rotate. Our bolt assembly includes all stainless steel bolts and
vibration proof stainless steel ny-lock nuts. We chose this design due to our own
experience with brackets that loosen and fail.
The square tubing frame holds 8 gauge 2x4 welded wire mesh. The inside of
the frame is pre-drilled around the entire inner perimeter, then each end of the wire
mesh is inserted into the pre-drilled frame and welded around every wire. This is the
most secure way to fasten the wire mesh to the frame and eliminates exposed sharp or
jagged edges which could injure your pet. This design also provides a quiet kennel
with no rattling of the fence like other chain link versions.
Most other brands just weld the wire mesh to the surface of the frame every six to
twelve inches which means some of the wire mesh ends can be bent out and injure
your pet.
The kennels are raised off the ground with a 2” leg for easy spray out cleaning
and also have a plastic leg insert to help with wear and improve corrosion resistance.
Each door panel has a 2-foot door which swings in-or-out. The door panel is also
reversible offering a right or left hand installation. The door hinge design allows for the
door to be removed by lifting it straight up but only if the door is opened to at least 90
degrees, this is a handy feature for cleaning. These unique features truly make the TK Pro-
Series a versatile kennel system.
The spring loaded door latch is solid stainless steel with an internal stainless spring that
holds the latch shut and prevents your pet from opening the door. In addition to having a
handle on both sides for ease of use, the latch is also lockable for your pet’s safety. The ease of one handed door opening during feeding time as well as doors that open in or out will
save you time as well as the frustration of trying to open the door with feed bowls in your
hand.
Price List:
Pro-Series Hot Dipped Galvanized:
Part number |
Description |
Retail |
|---|---|---|
10022G |
4’X6’ Door Panel |
$145.00 |
10005G |
4’X6’ End Panel |
$85.00 |
10045G |
5’X6’ Door Panel |
$155.00 |
10046G |
5’X6’ End Panel |
$94.00 |
10024G |
5’X6’ Side Panel |
$99.00 |
10063G |
8’X6’ Side Panel |
$154.00 |
10010G |
10’X6’ Side Panel |
$170.00 |
10057 |
3” Bolt Assembly |
$3.20 |
10058 |
4” Bolt Assembly |
$3.20 |