What are the machines for crushing stones? What is the equipment for striking stones?

Machines for crushing stones are called stone crushers, or rock crushers. They are tools for crushing stone into smaller pieces, and are widely used in mining, quarrying, and construction applications. Stone crushers can process various types of stone, such as granite, limestone, and concrete.

There are several types of stone crushers, including:

1. Jaw crusher: This is the most common type of crusher. They use a fixed chin and a moving chin to squeeze stones through a process called squeezing.

2. Cone crushers: These crushers use rotating cones to crush stones. They are suitable for breaking hard and abrasive rocks.

3. Impact crushers: These crushers use impact energy to break stones. They are suitable for crushing medium hard rocks and are typically used for secondary and tertiary crushing applications.

4. Hammer crushers: These crushers use hammers to break stones. They are suitable for crushing soft rocks and medium hard rocks.

The equipment for striking stones is typically a hammer or a pick. A hammer is a tool consisting of a head (usually made of metal) attached to a handle, which is used to strike objects. A pick is a tool consisting of a pointed metal head on a long handle, which is used for digging and striking objects.

In construction, quarrying, and mining, heavy machinery such as excavators and loader bucket are often used to strike stones. These machines have powerful hydraulic systems that allow them to break stones with their bucket or claw attachments.