This wooden slat is a component of the inclined conveyor assembly in a combine harvester. It is one of a series of slats attached to the conveyor chain that moves the crop material from the header into the threshing mechanism. The slat provides the surface that carries the crop mat up the incline. Wear or breakage of a slat reduces conveying efficiency and can cause material to bunch or fall back, leading to blockages in the feeder housing. The manufacturer produces this slat to match the original profile and mounting hole spacing, ensuring it fits the existing chain links without modification.