Hydraulic Stone Cropper for Marble, Granite & Concrete

PSJ-20/320T
DINOSAW stone cropper combines hydraulic precision with industrial durability for efficient stone splitting. Hightonnage splitting force (20-350 tons) ensures clean breaks across granite, marble, and concrete with customizable blade systems and automated conveyor integration. Perfect for producing curb stones, wall claddings, paving slabs, and architectural elements. Our machines boost production efficiency 3X faster than traditional methods while maintaining natural textures.
20–320 tFive splitting-force classes for veneer to full-size blocks
Natural Split FaceHydraulic fracture creates the natural stone texture used for veneer, wall stone and paving
5-Minute Blade ChangeQuick-change system with tool-free blade replacement

Applicable Materials

Granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, concrete and recycled stone blocks

Certifications & Credentials

CE Certified · ISO 9001:2015 · Industry Standard Drafting Participant · 120+ Countries & Regions Served

Hydraulic Stone Splitting Applications

Hydraulic splitting of natural split-face products: veneer, wall stone, pavers, curbstones and retaining wall blocks.

Real Splitting Performance & Key Metrics

The PSJ hydraulic stone cropper converts stone blocks and slabs into natural split-face products with five force classes from 20 to 320 tons — clean fractures, no saw kerf, and a quick-change blade system that returns to production in minutes.

20–320 t

Five Force Classes

PSJ-20T to PSJ-320T covers splitting widths from 160 mm to 1200 mm and heights from 180 mm to 800 mm — one platform, five production scales.

Zero Kerf

Kerf-Free Splitting

Stone fractures along its grain instead of being sawn, so material is not lost as blade kerf.

25% Less Energy

Energy-Efficient Hydraulics

Variable-speed pumps and pressure optimization cut power consumption by about 25% against constant-pressure hydraulic designs.

5 min

Blade Changes

The quick-change system replaces splitting blades tool-free in about five minutes, minimizing downtime between product changes.

Applicable materials: Granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, concrete and recycled stone blocks.

Typical products: Cultural stone veneer, wall cladding, retaining wall blocks, paving stones, curbstones and natural split-face elements.

Actual splitting capacity varies with stone hardness, grain structure and on-site conditions.

Specs and options

Five PSJ models scale by splitting force: the PSJ-20T (7.5 kW, 160 mm width) for thin veneer and small products, up to the PSJ-320T (22 kW, 1200 mm width, 800 mm height) for full-size blocks. Blade adaptation ranges from 10 × 7 mm to 36 × 20 mm, and an optional conveyor automates material flow into continuous production.

Model no.PSJ - 20TPSJ - 40TPSJ - 70TPSJ - 160TPSJ - 320T
Splitting Pressure20T40T70T160T320t
Max Splitting Width160mm240mm400mm500mm1200mm
Max Splitting Height180mm320mm350mm550mm800mm
Blade Adaptation10*7mm15*10mm20*10mm30*15mm36*20mm
Rated Power7.5KW11KW11KW15KW22KW
Rated Voltage380V/50Hz380V/50Hz380V/50Hz380V/50Hz380V/50Hz
Electric Current15A22.6A22.6A30A42.5A
Main Cylinder DataΦ110/Φ80 - 200Φ160/Φ110 - 340Φ200/Φ140 - 360Φ280/Φ200 - 600Φ400/Φ280 - 850
Oil Advance Speed96mm/s167mm/s108mm/s76.6mm/s40mm/s
Overall Size (L×W×H/mm)1145×1000×20301260×1000×23001500×1200×25201970×1200×33002370×1500×3840
Weight2300KG2900KG3200KG5300KG8000KG

Core Technology & Machine Structure

Four engineering decisions behind the hydraulic splitting platform. The numbered points on the machine diagram correspond to the systems below.

Dinosaw machine Hydraulic Stone Cropper for Marble, Granite & Concrete

Hydraulic Splitting Workflow

A splitting cycle follows four steps: position the stone against the blade, set pressure for the material and product size, run the hydraulic cycle until fracture, then discharge — with the conveyor option, cycles repeat in continuous flow without manual repositioning.

01

Natural Fracture Mechanism

A hardened splitting blade concentrates hydraulic force into the stone until it separates along its natural grain — the result is a genuine split-face texture with no saw kerf and no need to artificially texture a sawn surface afterward.

02

Five Force Classes

The 20, 40, 70, 160 and 320-ton classes match product cross-section and stone hardness instead of oversizing the hydraulic system for every job — thin veneer runs on the PSJ-20T, full-size blocks on the PSJ-320T.

03

Quick-Change Blade System

The quick-change system replaces splitting blades tool-free in about five minutes, minimizing downtime between product sizes — no wrenches or fixtures required.

04

Pressure-on-Demand Hydraulics

Variable-speed hydraulic pumps deliver pressure only when splitting force is required, reducing power consumption by about 25% compared with constant-pressure systems.

05

Conveyor Line Integration

Optional infeed and discharge conveyors turn the standalone cropper into a continuous splitting cell, reducing manual repositioning between cycles — the configuration volume producers of pavers and veneer choose.

06

Operator Safety System

Emergency stops, safety guards and remote operation protect workers during the splitting cycle — hydraulic force demands engineered safety, not operator vigilance.

Hydraulic Splitting vs. Saw Cutting for Natural-Face Products

A process comparison for factories producing split-face stone products.

Hydraulic Splitting vs. Saw Cutting for Natural-Face Products
Saw CuttingVSPSJ Hydraulic Splitting
Kerf on every cutMaterial loss✓ Zero kerf — fracture along grain
Sawn face, uniformSurface✓ Authentic natural split texture
Wet cutting, slurryProcess✓ Dry process, no cutting water
Blade/fixture changeoverProduct change✓ 5-minute tool-free blade change
Dimensioned / smooth sawn productsBest for✓ Veneer, cladding, wall stone, pavers
Continuous spindle powerEnergy✓ Pressure-on-demand hydraulics, ~-25% power

Note: configurations vary by brand and model; actual performance depends on the specific machine, material and working conditions.

The Manufacturer Behind the PSJ Series

DINOSAW is a manufacturer of CNC stone processing machinery, specializing in diamond wire saw machines and CNC stone cutting equipment. With more than 20 years of R&D and manufacturing experience, DINOSAW contributes to industry standards including T/CMES 41001-2025 for CNC wire saw machines, holds 100+ technical patents, and supplies equipment and technical support to customers in 120+ countries and regions. Its manufacturing and management systems are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with CE-compliant machinery for international markets.

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DINOSAW R&D & ManufacturingMechanical Design · CNC Control Development · Assembly · Testing · Commissioning · Global Delivery
Industry Standard Drafting

DINOSAW contributes to industry standards for stone machinery, including T/CMES 41001-2025 for CNC wire saw machines, as well as standards covering multi-wire saws, combined wire saw machines and five-axis bridge cutting equipment. This work reflects the company’s long-term involvement in machine design, manufacturing, testing and quality control.

20+Years of Stone Machinery R&D & Manufacturing Experience
100+Technical Patents — Covering machine structures, CNC control, cutting systems and stone processing technologies
120+Countries & Regions Served — Equipment, installation and technical support worldwide

CE Compliance & ISO Management Systems

CE: Stone cutting machinery assessed against Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and relevant EN standards.
ISO: Management systems certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Installation Requirements & After-Sales Support

DINOSAW provides installation guidance, operator training, remote diagnosis and spare-parts coordination for every machine.

Footprint1.1–2.4 m line length by model

Compact layout from the PSJ-20T (1145 mm) to the PSJ-320T (2370 mm).

Power Supply7.5–22 kW by model

380V/50Hz standard; other voltages configured per destination.

Water SupplyNot required for splitting

Dry process — no cutting water needed; dust extraction recommended.

01 · Pre-Shipment & DeliveryMachine configuration, packaging and transport requirements confirmed before dispatch, with factory inspection and documents verified.
02 · Installation & CommissioningOn-site utilities and foundation check, machine positioning, commissioning and acceptance.
03 · Operator TrainingHands-on training covering routine CNC operation and daily checks of blades, spindles, cooling and lubrication.
04 · After-Sales SupportRemote technical assistance, maintenance support and spare parts coordination throughout the machine's service life.

PSJ Hydraulic Stone Cropper Selection, Installation & Operation FAQ

Common Questions About DINOSAW Stone Cropper

Two reasons: material yield and surface authenticity. Sawing removes a kerf on every cut — on a 160 mm veneer strip that kerf is pure loss per piece. Splitting fractures the stone along its natural grain with zero kerf, so yield per block rises immediately. Second, the fracture surface carries the authentic split texture that saws cannot reproduce; architectural specifications for cultural stone, cladding and retaining walls call for exactly that face. For kerbstones and dimensioned products where a sawn face is acceptable, a saw stays the right tool — but for natural-face products, splitting is both cheaper per square metre and closer to the specification.

Size the machine by your largest product cross-section and hardest material, not by your average job. Width capacity runs from 160 mm (PSJ-20T) to 1200 mm (PSJ-320T), and height from 180 mm to 800 mm. Granite demands more force than limestone or sandstone for the same section, so a factory splitting granite veneer should size up one class versus a limestone operation with identical products. DINOSAW can evaluate your block sizes and product list to match the force class — and if daily volume grows, the quick-change blade system adapts the machine to new product sizes without new equipment.

Yes. The optional conveyor system automates material handling into a continuous flow — blocks feed to the splitting station and products discharge without manual repositioning between cycles. Combined with remote operation and the roughly five-minute blade change, a PSJ line suits volume producers of paving stones, veneer and cladding who need consistent output without adding operators per shift.

Yes — the same platform covers both, but the parameters differ. Limestone splits at low pressure with a narrow blade, granite needs the full force class and a wider blade geometry matched to its grain. In practice the operator sets pressure per material and the blade adaptation (10 × 7 mm up to 36 × 20 mm by model) is chosen per product — so a factory splitting both materials sizes the machine for the granite and runs limestone within the same force class at reduced pressure. That is also why choosing the force class by hardest material, as covered above, keeps one machine sufficient for mixed production.

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