🔧 Koch 098002 Utility Tightener Operative for Enhanced SEO Review

Good quality tensioner. As others have noted: mine came upside down. The problem is easy to spot because the folder doesn't stay closed. Luckily, once you identify the problem, this is easy to fix. The handle can be flipped side to side by inserting a hook between the legs of another hook. Depending on the current orientation: the hook must be threaded either before or after turning the handle.

Other similar devices snap in very securely. If it's not very tight, even a small bump can unlock it! Because the handle is heavy, that weight alone pushes it out. The instructions say to secure the handle by wrapping the chain around it after tightening. It seems to me that you can sand the handle a little to make it tighter, but be careful. I keep it because it's inexpensive and I need to manage the static load.

Failed to load media. I bought one of these to test before buying a few. I will use them to attach mud/snow tire chains. These binders are very good. I was surprised to see some bad reviews. I feel like they are complaining about a product they don't know how to use. I hope the video helps others see how to set it up. The main arm cam is cast iron and the hooks appear to be hardened steel. If you're using them to tie snow chains, I suggest tying the lever in the closed position (I would suggest