Description

Definition

The Knotter bill hook 000088 is a genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part and the central forming tool within the knotter system of Claas balers. It is a precisely machined, hook-shaped component that performs the physical act of tying the twine into a knot.

Function and Role

This component is the primary actuator for creating the knot itself. Its functions are:

• Knot Formation: The bill hook’s core role is to form the knot. It rotates in a precise path to grab the twine from the twine disks, wrap it into a specific loop (typically a “diamond” or “square” knot), and pull it tight.

• Twine Manipulation: It works in close synchronization with other knotter parts, like the knife and twine gripper. It expertly manipulates the two strands of twine, crossing and looping them around each other to create a secure bind.

• Cycle Synchronization: The operation of the bill hook is perfectly timed with the baler’s plunger strokes. It must complete its tying cycle during the brief moment when the plunger is retracted, ensuring the knot is formed on a stationary bale and the twine is cut before the next compression cycle begins.