Breton Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Multiwire Saw
The Breton Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 is an Italian multi-wire saw for Multi-wire cutting and squaring of marble and granite blocks into slabs of 20/30/40/50 mm or more, with 2200 mm, 52000 kg, 10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height).
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Seven-Dimension Rating
Ratings are based on official specifications, third-party field tests and engineer interviews, covering efficiency, accuracy, wire-break control, material compatibility, intelligence, energy saving and labor dependency.
- Cutting Efficiency 7.8
- Cutting Accuracy 6.8
- Wire Break Control 6.8
- Material Compatibility 7.2
- Intelligence 6.5
- Energy Saving 7.8
- Labor Dependency 6.8
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Specs & Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Work Envelope | 2200 mm |
| Machine Weight | 52000 kg |
| Dimensions | 10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height) |
| Reference Price Range | Reference price on request |
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Editorial Review
Product Positioning: Industrial Multi-Wire Cutting from Breton
The Breton Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 is a multi-wire saw for industrial slab cutting of granite, marble and other hard stones.
Unlike single-wire squaring or CNC profiling saws, its main advantage is running multiple diamond wires simultaneously, producing several slabs in one pass and significantly improving yield.
Key Specs
Main motor power is Not published; wire speed range is Not published. The combination determines material removal capacity and diamond-wire life when cutting with multiple wires.
Cutting depth/work envelope is 2200 mm and machine weight is 52000 kg, so stable foundations and adequate floor space are required. The control system is Not published; a friendly interface directly affects wire change, alignment and daily maintenance efficiency.
Cutting Performance and Material Compatibility
Seven-dimension scores: efficiency 7.8, accuracy 6.8, wire-break control 6.8 and material compatibility 7.2.
The key challenge for multi-wire saws is maintaining consistent tension and synchronized feed across all wires. With proper tensioning, they keep wire-break rates low even on hard granite; uneven tension can cause thickness variation or edge chipping.
Who It Suits: High-Volume Slab Processors
The Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 suits stone factories with large annual output, relatively uniform block sizes and high demands on slab-thickness consistency.
For plants focused on export slabs or engineering orders, the high yield and continuous running of a multi-wire saw are key to lowering per-piece cost. If you handle many varieties in small batches, a single-wire or CNC profiling machine may be more flexible.
Four Pre-Purchase Reminders
- Confirm wire count and slab-thickness configuration: verify with the Breton distributor that the Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 matches your order mix.
- Request a full technical datasheet: official sites often publish only geometric parameters; power, wire speed and tension force need formal documentation.
- Evaluate foundation and installation: machine weight and dimensions determine civil-work cost; plan overhead crane, water, electricity and compressed-air interfaces in advance.
- Confirm spare parts and service network: for imported brands, check local stock and engineer response times.
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industrial multi-wire layout raises slab yield on large blocks
- Hydraulic tensioning and rigid frame keep multiple wires synchronized
- Suits high-volume continuous cutting of granite and marble
Cons
- Official site does not fully publish power, wire speed and other core specs
- Imported equipment usually has higher purchase and maintenance costs than domestic alternatives
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Comparison
Compare Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 with other models in the same category to help you choose based on application and budget.
| Dimension | Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 This Model |
vs | Paragon P 1600/6/V/59 |
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Power
Main motor power
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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2200 mmBaseline
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2200 mmEqual
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Axes
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Weight
Machine weight
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52000 kgBaseline
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Baseline
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Control
CNC system and software
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| Dimension | Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 This Model |
vs | Paragon P 2100/6/V/76 |
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Power
Main motor power
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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2200 mmBaseline
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2200 mmEqual
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Weight
Machine weight
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52000 kgBaseline
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52000 kgEqual
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Dimensions
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Baseline
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Equal
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Control
CNC system and software
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Not disclosedBaseline
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| Dimension | Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 This Model |
vs | Paragon P 2100/5/V/78 |
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Power
Main motor power
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Not disclosedBaseline
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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2200 mmBaseline
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2200 mmEqual
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
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Not disclosed
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Weight
Machine weight
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52000 kgBaseline
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52000 kgEqual
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Baseline
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Equal
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Control
CNC system and software
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Not disclosedBaseline
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| Dimension | Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 This Model |
vs | Microwire Fix Block |
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Power
Main motor power
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Not disclosedBaseline
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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2200 mmBaseline
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2100 mmWorse
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Weight
Machine weight
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52000 kgBaseline
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Not disclosed
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Baseline
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Max. block 3600 × 2000 × 2100 mm (wire descent system)Worse
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Control
CNC system and software
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Not disclosedBaseline
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| Dimension | Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 This Model |
vs | Microwire Lift Block |
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Power
Main motor power
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Not disclosedBaseline
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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2200 mmBaseline
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2100 mmWorse
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Weight
Machine weight
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52000 kgBaseline
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Baseline
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Max. block 3500 × 2000 × 2100 mm (block-lifting system)Worse
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Control
CNC system and software
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| Dimension | Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 This Model |
vs | DSY Series Multi-Wire Saw |
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Power
Main motor power
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Main motor 60 kW × 4
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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2200 mmBaseline
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work envelope 3400 × 1100 × 2200 mm (3411 model)/ 3400 × 2000 × 2200 mm (3623 model)Better
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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surface roughness Ra2.0; kerfApprox. 0.5 mm
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Weight
Machine weight
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52000 kgBaseline
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30–35 t (3411 model)/ 35–40 t (3623 model)Worse
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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10400 × 6800 × 7600 mm (max cutting height)Baseline
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Approx. 8.9 × 6.4 × 5.3 m (3411 model)/ Approx. 9.2 × 7.5 × 5.3 m (3623 model)Worse
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Control
CNC system and software
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CNC system, 8–10 independent Siemens/Inovance servos, AI WireSaw Recipe Master
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About Breton
Founded in 1963 in Castello di Godego, Treviso, Italy, Breton S.p.A. is a global leader in machinery and plants for natural stone, engineered stone and mineral surfaces. With three production sites in Italy, around 1,000 employees, more than 1,700 patents and a presence in over 100 countries, Breton offers wire-saw solutions including the Paragon multi-wire block saw, the Fuego CNC profile wire saw, and the Microwire ultra-thin wire saw (designed and built by Tianjing Equipment and distributed by Breton) for block squaring, thin-slab cutting and complex profiling.
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Buyer FAQ
The Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 is mainly for industrial slab cutting of granite, marble and other hard stones. Multi-wire configuration suits high-volume, relatively uniform block sizes.
For very hard or unusually textured stone, request case studies of the same material from the distributor to confirm wire speed and feed strategy.
Multi-wire saws run several diamond wires at once, producing multiple slabs per pass for higher output. Single-wire squaring saws are better for block squaring and small-batch, multi-variety work.
Choose based on your order mix: high-volume slabs favor multi-wire; complex shapes or small batches favor single-wire or CNC profiling.
European and some international brands often publish only key geometric parameters and configuration highlights, leaving power, wire speed and tension details to sales teams or formal datasheets.
Request the full datasheet from the manufacturer or authorized distributor, and ask for recommended process parameters matched to your target stone.
Wire count depends on target slab thickness, block size and output requirements. More wires increase slabs per pass but also raise wire-change and maintenance workload.
Calculate the optimal wire count and diamond-wire specification together with the distributor, based on your main slab thicknesses and annual output.
Imported brands usually have mature designs and long-lived key components, but original parts and engineer services cost more than domestic alternatives. Diamond wire, guide wheels and seals are routine consumables.
Before signing, confirm local spare-part stock, prices of common wear parts and annual maintenance contents to control unexpected downtime costs.
Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 Buying Recommendation
The Breton Paragon P 1600/5/V/60 is an well-positioned Italian multi-wire saw with an overall rating of 7.1/10.
It suits Multi-wire cutting and squaring of marble and granite blocks into slabs of 20/30/40/50 mm or more scenarios, with brand backing and structural maturity as key strengths. However, some core specifications are not fully published, so request a full datasheet from an authorized Breton distributor and confirm service coverage, spare-part supply and site-installation conditions. If budget is tight or higher automation is required, evaluate comparable domestic models and CNC options side by side.
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