This spring finger is the curved, spring-steel component mounted on the reel of a grain harvester header. It sweeps the crop into the cutterbar as the reel rotates, preventing material from falling forward and ensuring a clean feed to the auger. The finger is attached to the reel bat and flexes as it contacts the crop, then springs back to its original shape after passing through the material. A worn or bent finger loses its ability to hold the crop against the cutterbar, leading to uneven feeding and increased header losses. The manufacturer forms this finger to the same profile and spring rate as the original assembly, so it maintains consistent contact pressure across the reel width. When replacing, ensure the finger is oriented so the curve points toward the direction of reel rotation.