The power sluice, or highbanker, allows
the sluice box to be placed near the material to be mined. Water is
pumped from the nearest water source to feed the washing system. In
very dry areas, water can also be recirculated from a settling pond
back to the power sluice. This allows a miner to design a "zero-discharge"
mining system where regulations do not allow discharge into a stream
or river.
The hopper design washes clay and debris with a spray bar. All washed
material is then classified for selective recovery. Screening off the
oversized material results in better fine gold recovery.
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AMDS Mini-Banker
This AMDS exclusive is a compact highbanker that one person
can easily carry in one load since the total weight is less
than 50 pounds for everything. Powered by a genuine Honda WX10
pump. This self-priming pump delivers up to 37 gallons a minutes
and is powered by a Honda 1.1 HP mini 4-stroke engine. Best
of all this pump only weighs 14 pounds. Material is fed with
a small shovel or large scoop into the 9" wide upper screen
area and washed over a 1/2" screen. The 1/2" minus material
then flows through the 9" wide by 26" long lower sluice box.
The riffled carpet is held down on the upper end by an expanded
metal screen and in the lower box by steel riffles. Four light-duty
legs easily adjust the angle of the lower sluice while the upper
portion is independently adjusted with a pair of brackets. The
unit includes 10 feet of 1" suction hose and screen for the
pump and 25 feet of 1" layflat hose to run to the power sluice,
allowing the sluice to be set up up to 30 feet from the water.
A 12V pump and short hose are also included so the system can
be set up in a garage or other building to process concentrates.
Click here for a larger picture. AMDS Price $845
AMDS Air Hub Price* $895 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
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AMDS Power Sluice
This AMDS exclusive combines a highly portable highbanker box
with a genuine Honda WX15 pump. This self-priming pump delivers up to 72 gallons
a minute and is powered by a Honda 2.1 HP mini 4-stroke engine. Best of all this
pump only weighs 20 pounds. This is basically a Keene
HBCK52 sluice converted to highbanker kit, with the Keene
P90GH motor and pump replaced with the WX15. This allows us
to lower the price by $100 while including an easier
operating self-priming pump. The downside is the WX15, while
more than adequate for highbanking, is not really powerful
enough to run a suction dredge attachment on this unit. If
you thought you might ever want to run this unit with a
suction dredge attachment, spend the extra $100 and get it
set up with the P90GH.
The power sluice hopper opening measures 13.5" x 13.5" and
features a grate with 1/2" openings. Material shoveled into the hopper is washed
by the spray bar system and rocks larger than the 1/2" grate slide off to be discarded.
Hint - check the discard pile with a metal detector if large nuggets are suspected!
The minus 1/2" material drops into a sluice box 45" long by 10" wide.
A removable punch plate lies directly under the hopper. The remainder of the sluice has ribbed
carpet overlain by an expanded metal screen which is held down by eight riffles. The riffles are easily removed by flipping two quick release
latches for easy cleanup. The four frame legs are easily adjustable to get the
proper angle for running the sluice. The unit includes 8 feet of 1.5" suction hose
and screen for the pump and 25 feet of 1.25" layflat hose to run to the power sluice,
allowing the sluice to be set up up to 30 feet from the water. The unit also includes
a flare so that the hopper box can be removed from the sluice and the unit used
as a normal in-stream sluice box. Total weight of the system is only about 60
lbs. Click here for larger
picture.
AMDS Price $1150
AMDS Air Hub Price* $1199 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
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Keene Power Sluices
Keene's power sluice can work remote placer
deposits hundreds of feet away from the water source. The
hopper design washes clay and debris with a high pressure
washing spray bar. All washed material is then classified
to minus 1/2 inch for selective recovery. The spray bar
is equipped with a water valve for controlling the flow
in the sluice and a garden hose port that can be used for
cleaning cracks and crevices. The sluice has been improved
with heavy duty latches, rolled top edges and a better hopper
adjustment system. The recovery system has been enhanced
with black rubber ribbed matting for quick identification
of values, hungarian riffles over miners moss for fine gold
recovery and expanded metal over ribbed matting for final
separation. Equipped with an adjustable independent leg
support system that enables the power sluice to be assembled
in any type of terrain in a matter of minutes.
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2.1 HP Power Sluice Concentrator / 2.5" Dredge Combo
This is a KEA52 hand sluice converted into a power
sluice. This package includes the following components:
1. Hand Sluice, Hopper Conversion Component, Frame with
Adjustable Support Legs, Sluice Trough Extension,
Engine, pump, intake assembly and pressure hose, One 12'
x 1 1/4" coupled pressure hose, Dredging Riffle,
Classify Screen, 10 Feet 2.5" Suction Hose, and 2.5"
Suction Nozzle.
Weight 88 lbs. Part#KEHBCK25
AMDS Price $1550
AMDS Air Hub Price* $1650 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
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WB20 Power Sluice Concentrator
This is a Keene 173CA highbanker box
assembly powered by a Honda brand WB20 2" pump. This self-priming
pump is less powerful than the Keene pump normally provided
with this unit and so this is not a good option for someone
who might be planning on adding the suction dredge attachment
at a later date. It is however, more than sufficient for running
the unit strictly as a highbanker and at a lower price. The
pump delivers up to 152 gallons per minute with a max. head
of 92 vertical feet. The package comes with 6 feet of intake
hose with strainer and 50 feet of layflat hose and couplers.
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picture.AMDS Price $1339
AMDS Air Hub Price* $1489 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
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17530 Power Sluice
w/Dredge Combo |
5.5HP Power Sluice / 3" Dredge Combo
Model 175 Power Sluice with the addition of a 3 inch dredge
suction nozzle, 10 feet of 3 inch suction hose and 12 feet
of additional pressure hose to extend the suction system.
Weight 107 lbs. Part#KE1753H
AMDS Price $2295
AMDS Air Hub Price* $2445 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
in Alaska
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Power Sluice Concentrator Only
This is the box and hopper assembly with legs only. You
provide the pump and hoses. Ideal for those who already
own a dredge or other equipment and want to add the concentrator
assembly. A pump with a minimum of 100gpm is required to
run the power sluice, and more horsepower will pump longer
distances. This unit can also be converted to a bank-mounted
3" dredge with optional hoses and nozzle. Part#KE173CA
AMDS Price $750
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Keene Nome Beach Box
This 22" wide by 6 feet long is lined with Keene's new
high recovery rubber riffle mat, developed especially
for fine gold recovery. This is the unit now employed by
the GPAA on the famous beaches of Nome, Alaska. Part#KE17624
Click here for a larger
picture.
AMDS Price $1295
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Proline Highbanker / 2" Gold Dredge
Combo
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love the 2" machines because they are small, lightweight,
and very affordable. The Proline 2" combo offers
the versatility of being operated as either a small
gold dredge or a highbanker which can be fed continuously
with a small shovel. These units are mainly intended
for highbanking, as they lack floats and so are
more limited than a normal suction dredge in where
they may be set up and operated. For best suction
the power jet should be as close to the water as
possible to insure easy priming and maximum suction.
Our 2" combo is now powered by
the all new HP 100 pump. This pump is direct
coupled to the Honda GX50 2.1HP 4-cycle engine and
offers astounding performance in a package that
is lighter and quieter than our previous engine/pump
combination.
There are some obvious advantages
that come from using this new engine, such as the
famous Honda quality, low-oil shut-off, and the
ease of no longer having to worry about those gas
and oil mixtures. In addition, this engine is the
perfect size and operates at the proper R.P.M. to
develop peak water volume and pressure, both of
which are required to get full use out of this combo.
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Visually,
the 2" remains the same as the previous model. The
refinements that were made were done to take advantage
of the new pump, as well as to make it easier to
operate. For example, the spray manifold which breaks
up the bank run material when highbanking, has been
refined to cope with the new found higher pump pressures
and the highbanker hose now clamps onto the manifold
in a more “relaxed” manner, eliminating many kinks
in the hose. The riffle
profile was altered as well, due to the increased
water flow. Gold recovery was actually improved
because the higher water speed gave the Hungarian
riffles a greater hold on the finer gold particles.
We have kept all of our other features such as our
use of “Nomad” matting, the removable grizzly, and
our sturdy stand with adjustable legs for uneven
terrain.
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Some
new features include a longer pressure hose for
use when dredging to allow the unit to sit further
from the pump. Another feature is being able to
more effectively clean out the cracks and crevices
when dredging by taking advantage of our high pressure
outlet, located on the side of the pump. There simply
isn’t a more advanced 2" combo available anywhere!
Engine 2.1HP Honda Pump
HP 100 Sluice Box 10" x 36" Dredge Hose
2" x 10 ft. Highbanker Pressure Hose
1.25" x 25' Weight 57 pounds
AMDS Price $1775
AMDS Air Hub Price* $1825 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
in Alaska
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Proline Highbanker / 2.5" Gold Dredge
Combo
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Proline 2.5" combo has become very well accepted
with many prospectors who feel that it is the
perfect size of dual-purpose machine. When this
unit is being operated as a dredge, it is
capable of processing in excess of five cubic
yards of material per hour. This is also the
smallest Proline combo that can handle a
continuous feed with a standard size shovel,
which makes it the perfect highbanker for one or
two people. This combo
falls halfway in size between the 2" and 3"
models and has incorporated some features from
both of them. For example, the stand and legs
are longer, but are made out of the same size
material as the 2" for weight savings. The
polyethylene plastic hopper has been reinforced
just like the 3" and the riffles have a
stiffening rod on them to ensure a longer life.
The sluice box on the 2.5" is made out of the
same thickness of aluminum as the 3" as well.
This makes for a very strong unit.
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Powered by a Honda GX120 3.5HP engine and our HP
200 pump, this is by far the most powerful 2.5"
combo available anywhere. The HP 200 pump was
developed for high volume as well as high
working pressure necessary for successful
highbanking. This pump was also one of the first
of its size which was engineered to be capable
of driving an air compressor while still
maintaining ample suction power.
All of the Proline dredge-highbanker
combos are popular with prospectors who are
looking for maximum versatility in a proven
design. If the 2" combo isn't up to your needs,
and if the 3" combo is just a little too large,
then the Proline 2.5" combo would be the perfect
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Engine 3.5HP Honda Pump
HP 200 Sluice Box 12" x 42" Dredge Hose
2.5" x 10 ft. Highbanker Pressure Hose
1.25" x 40' Weight 95 pounds Note: Air compressor in picture
is an optional item.
AMDS Price $2395
AMDS Air Hub Price* $2495 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
in Alaska
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Proline Highbanker / 3" Gold Dredge
Combo
| Of all
the dual-purpose machines available today, our 3"
is by far the most capable of putting in a full
day's work. Even though it isn't much larger than
the 2.5" combo, it can easily process twice as much
material when being operated as a dredge and can
handle continuous feeding by three men shoveling
as a highbanker. Our 3" combo is equipped with a
large aluminum reinforced polyethylene plastic hopper
for large capacity of bank run material. The two
triple row spray bars ensure that all of the gravel,
clays, roots, etc. are thoroughly washed and separated
before running through the recovery system.
The grizzly is designed to be
strong, yet surprisingly lightweight. Like all of
our other grizzlies, this piece is made to be removable.
This is done for two reasons. First, this allows
easy access to the classifier and black "V" ribbed
matting for inspection and/or clean up. Second,
if the combo is going to be operated solely as a
dredge, the grizzly can be left behind for weight
savings.
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This
unit is powered by a Honda GX160 4.8HP engine
and our special HP 300 pump. This is not a dredge
pump, but a high pressure unit designed specifically
for pushing water higher and further, making it
ideal for highbanking. We supply 15 feet of dredging
hose standard. It is the longest length normally
found on machines of this type, however, we have
sold ours with hoses considerably longer. Our use
of a power jet provides maximum suction power with
less hose plugs, compared to combos that rely on
suction nozzles for vacuum. Of course this combo
can be equipped with an air compressor kit just
like the dredge if you wish to increase your dredging
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no surprise that the Proline 3" combo has seen such
wide popularity with prospecting clubs, exploration
companies, and miners who require a very versatile
machine in a small rugged package.
Engine 4.8HP Honda Pump
HP 300 Sluice Box 14" x 48" Dredge Hose
3" x 15 ft. Highbanker Pressure Hose
1.5" x 50' Weight 155 pounds
Note: Air compressor in picture
is an optional item.
AMDS Price $2725
AMDS Air Hub Price* $2875 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
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Proline Big Banker Test Plant
The Proline Big Banker
is an oversized power sluice (highbanker) suitable for feeding
with the new breed of ultra mini-excavator available these days.
The hopper opening is 23" x 30" with a 20" wide x 72" long sluice.
Comes complete with GX270 8.5HP Honda powered HP500 pump with base plate
and hoses. Comes with axle and tires to aid in moving the unit
around. Shown next to Proline 2" highbanker in photo for scale.
AMDS Price $4495 AMDS Air Hub Price* $4895 *Price shipped by air to major hubs
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