Abstract: Loadbinders are disclosed including: two attachment points for attaching the loadbinder to secure a load on a vehicle; an adjustment mechanism is provided between the two attachment points for adjusting the effective length of the loadbinder; the adjustment mechanism includes at least one threaded rotating component and rotation of the rotating component gives rise to a change in the effective length of the loadbinder; a generally elongate handle; the handle is pivotally coupled to the adjustment mechanism; the handle is arranged to drive the at least one rotating component by pivoting in a plane which is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotating component. An overload indicator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A spindle for a winch which comprises a first member for winding a length of a restrain and a second member for rotationally driving the first member. The second member engages with the first member by way of an arrangement which only permits relative rotational movement between the first and second members in one direction. A portion of the second member is received into a bore in the first member to support the second member with respect to the first member.

Abstract: A spindle for a winch which comprises a first member for winding a length of a restrain and a second member for rotationally driving the first member. The second member engages with the first member by way of an arrangement which only permits relative rotational movement between the first and second members in one direction. A portion of the second member is received into a bore in the first member to support the second member with respect to the first member.