Case Study: Sabanto

Sabanto, an agriculture and landscaping technology company, is redefining the future of farming. They’ve developed equipment that transforms standard tractors into fully autonomous machines. In an industry where precision and durability are non-negotiable, Sabanto relies on Brady to keep their operations organized and their hardware identifiable.

From Prototyping to Production

The partnership began in 2020 during Sabanto’s early development phases. They first started using the portable BMP41 printer, which worked for initial prototyping. As Sabanto scaled up, so did their need for faster, more robust label printing.

Today, Sabanto utilizes the i5300 600DPI Industrial Label Printer for all electronic-based development. The printer provides the labels for all electronic-based development and production labeling, including:

• B33-5-435 Metallized Glossy Polyester Labels for labeling smaller devices exposed to outdoor conditions
• B33-155-490 Cryogenic Matte Polyester Labels for serializing all printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• B33-56-427 Self-Laminating Vinyl Wrap Around Labels for labeling connectors on electrical harnesses
• B33-18-8591 / B33-18-8591-WT for labeling primary devices with the highest environmental exposure

Field-Proven Durability

The true testament to Brady’s quality isn't found in the lab, but in harsh field environments. Sabanto recently evaluated a tractor component that had been exposed to the Texas elements for two years, 24/7.

The part, made of black anodized aluminum, featured a Brady B-8591 label. After two years of relentless sun and weather, the anodized aluminum had faded significantly, nearly returning to the raw-metal state.

However, the Brady B-8591 label still looked brand new against the faded metal. In fact, if you peeled the label back, the metal underneath would still be the original deep black, perfectly preserved by the label’s protection. The label itself remained scannable The label’s durability, tested by extreme conditions, ensured that the barcodes could still be scanned and all information was still legible.

Looking Ahead

Brady is proud to partner with a visionary company like Sabanto as they continue to revolutionize the landscaping and agriculture industries. We are excited to provide the high-performance products that allow innovators to push the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomy.

About Sabanto

Sabanto develops autonomous retrofit systems that transform tractors into autonomous machines, helping agricultural operations increase efficiency and reduce labor dependency.

Learn more at sabantoag.com