This feeder-house strip is the left-side wear component that seals the gap between the moving chain slats and the side sheet of the feeder house. It is mounted along the inner wall of the feeder housing, where it contacts the returning slats and prevents crop material from spilling sideways during the intake cycle. A worn or missing strip allows crop loss and accelerates wear on the side sheet. The manufacturer machines this strip to the original thickness and hole pattern so it seats flush against the housing without modification. On replacement, transfer any existing fasteners and ensure the strip lies flat against the mounting surface before tightening.