Description

Definition

The Clamping plate support 000083.3 is a genuine OEM structural and functional component within the knotter system of Claas balers. It acts as a fixed base or anvil, providing a critical surface against which other knotter parts operate to manipulate the twine.

Function and Role

This component plays a fundamental role in the knot-forming process by serving as a stable foundation for the twine gripper assembly. Its key functions are:

• Anchoring and Support: The primary role of the clamping plate support is to provide a rigid, stationary base for the moving parts of the twine gripper or clamp mechanism. It ensures these parts have a solid surface to act against.

• Twine Compression and Grip: It works in tandem with the movable clamping plate or finger. When the knotter cycle activates, the moving part presses the twine against the support’s surface, securely pinching and holding the twine ends without cutting them.

• Maintaining Tension and Alignment: By providing a secure gripping point, this support is essential for maintaining consistent twine tension throughout the knot-tying sequence. This precise and reliable grip is crucial for the formation of a tight, secure knot and for the proper alignment of the twine for the billhook.