Why the wet pan mill dominates small gold
Across Sudan, Zimbabwe and West Africa, the wet pan mill is the default grinder for small gold operations: it needs no concrete foundation, tolerates unskilled operation, crushes and grinds in one pass, and its wearing parts are cheap castings any local workshop can replace.
Key parameters to define
- Ore type: hard rock quartz vs oxidized soft ore.
- Feed size after primary crushing.
- Target daily tonnage and working hours.
- Whether mercury amalgamation is planned (and local rules on it).
- Power available: electric motor or diesel engine drive.
Typical configuration ranges
| Item | Common options | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| Roller diameter | Model series by roller size | 1100–1600 mm |
| Throughput | By ore hardness | 0.5–3 t/h |
| Drive | Electric motor, diesel engine | 7.5–22 kW |
| Wear parts | Cast rollers and pan liners | Spare sets per quotation |
Ranges are indicative. Output depends heavily on ore hardness and feed preparation.
What a quotation should clarify
| Quotation area | Questions to record |
|---|---|
| Ore basis | What ore type is the throughput figure measured on? |
| Fineness | What grind fineness is achieved for gravity recovery? |
| Wear | Roller and pan liner life in operating hours? |
| Drive | Diesel option available for off-grid sites? |
| Scope | Spares, tools and installation guidance included? |
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Coordinated sourcing from Gongyi
- Sourced in Gongyi. Machines are welded, machined and assembled at qualified Gongyi-area partner plants we coordinate — clear specs, no mystery markups.
- Inspected before shipment. Every line is trial-run or inspected at the partner plant before dispatch; you receive video or on-site evidence with the inspection report.
- Spare parts from stock. Wear parts and standard components ship with the machine, with factory stock behind every order.
- 12-month warranty. Core machinery is covered for 12 months, backed by lifetime technical support from our engineers.
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