Suction Dredge Parts

Alaska Mining & Diving Supply stocks many of the parts required to keep your gold dredge running. Gold dredges are simple devices that stand up to a great deal of use, and will last for many years. Wear and tear will eventually cause a need for replacement parts, however. This page lists the various components that make up a suction dredge, as well as some popular accessory items. Call 1-800-478-3444 in Alaska or email sales@akmining.com for latest prices and availability.

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**Alaska Mining & Diving Supply Suction Dredge Parts**
	Suction Hose Dredging Tips Constructed out of plated mild steel. Tips have a rolled intake providing approximately 20% reduction for reducing rock jams. Buy online now at http://www.akmining.com/cart/suction_nozzles_and_suction_tips.htm
	Swivel Suction Hose Tips Swivel Suction Hose Tips are a must for the serious dredger. Makes the handling of suction hose much easier. The tip can swivel without turning the entire suction hose. Speeds up dredging production. Please note that he 3" and 4" nozzles do not have the spaces between the restrictor ring that the 5" nozzle pictured has. Buy online now at http://www.akmining.com/cart/suction_nozzles_and_suction_tips.htm
	Suction Nozzles The suction nozzle (and power jet below) is the heart of a suction dredge. Water pumped into the small input creates the suction that makes the dredge work. Suction nozzles self-priming, and are therefore ideal for 2.5" and smaller dredges which tend to work shallow water areas. The suction nozzle installs at the working end of the suction hose and is fed by an extra-long pressure hose from the pump. Sizes are listed as suction hose size x pump hose size. Buy online now at http://www.akmining.com/cart/suction_nozzles_and_suction_tips.htm
	Power Jets The alternative to the suction nozzle, it is used inline with the hose and normally attached directly to the sluice box. It is used in conjunction with the suction tips or swivel tips above. May also be used as an inline booster with a second pump for extra long suction hoses. The power jet is considered to be slightly more efficient than a suction nozzle, and is normally the unit of choice on 3" and larger dredges. Sizes are listed as suction hose size x pump hose size. Online listing soon!
	Clearflow Suction Hose "Clearflow" Suction and Pressure Hose withstands extreme temperature changes and deterioration by sunlight, ozone and mildew. Made extremely flexible and lightweight with a smooth inside surface for any dredging operation and can provide years of service. Contact Us! with the length hose you desire so we can quote you a shipping method and price. Online listing soon!
	Stainless Steel Hose Clamps The standard clamp used for attaching nozzles, jets, footvalves, etc. It is recommended they be doubled-up, to provide extra holding power, and to provide for emergency clamps in case any are lost. Size listed is for the size suction hose each clamp will work with. Online listing soon!
	"T" Handle Stainless Steel Hose Clamps Heavy duty "T" handle stainless steel clamps. Requires no tools for tightening. Used for holding jets to jet flares. Limited travel compared to standard clamps above. Online listing soon!
	Footvalve with Strainer Marlex footvalve incorporates one-way rubber flapper to help prime the dredge pump and hold the prime when the motor is shut off. Plated steel intake screen protects the pump from large gravel or rocks. Size listed is the pump intake hose size each footvalve fits. Buy online now at http://www.akmining.com/cart/pumps_and_pump_accessories.htm