Enhanced Reliability in Harsh Conditions
HARDI, a prominent agricultural spraying equipment specialist based in Adelaide, uses cable harnessing solutions from LAPP Australia to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime. The company manufactures a wide range of spraying equipment, from compact 1.5-litre hand sprayers to 10,000-litre trailer sprayers and 54-metre booms. This diverse product line is tailored to withstand the harsh Australian environment.
LAPP’s harnesses, chosen for their chemical and UV resistance, robust quality, and overmoulded connectors, are essential for the demanding environments in which HARDI’s equipment operates. The harnesses include energy chain-rated cables that endure the bending motions on booms, ensuring durability and performance.
HARDI’s Chief Commercial Officer, Zac Harnett, stated, “Australian conditions are often harsher than those typical in Europe, so our gear needs to be manufactured to withstand the elements.” This local approach allows HARDI to tailor its equipment to the specific needs of Australian farmers.
Pre-Assembled Solutions
LAPP’s Harnessing Solutions Division supplies pre-assembled, standards-compliant cable assemblies that are fully traceable. This feature supports HARDI in reducing installation time and complexity. Traceability is crucial for HARDI, as it serializes every component for each customer, enabling quick identification and replacement of parts, supporting serviceability and long-term product reliability.
Stuart Fleming, General Manager of LAPP Harnessing Solutions, commented, “We deliver these assembled, labelled, and ready to go, which means the HARDI team can install them quickly and deliver faster to their customers.” This efficiency has been vital in helping HARDI meet tight seasonal delivery deadlines.
The partnership between HARDI and LAPP has proven beneficial in meeting these deadlines. The companies are exploring further collaborations involving the Harnessing Solutions Division. As HARDI expands its projects, the relationship will bring more innovative solutions to the agricultural sector.
With a major manufacturing facility on a 10-hectare site in Adelaide, HARDI is the largest subsidiary outside of its Danish headquarters. This strategic location enables HARDI to produce most of its equipment in-house, ensuring quality control and the ability to adapt to local agricultural needs.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 11:49 am
