"RATCHET LOAD BINDER - A mechanical lever device designed to tighten chain forsecuringa load. Due to having a gear, pawl, handle , and end fittings that screw in orout, it does not store as much energy in the handle as a lever binder does.Safe and reliable design for easy operation No requirement for locking of handle than lever type load bindersHigh quality drop forged construction Short reach hooks provide optimum take-up"