Keene A52 High Production Hand Sluice With Flare
The Keene A52 High Production Sluice Box is one of the most trusted and proven hand sluices in the gold prospecting industry. Designed for serious prospectors who want to process more material while maintaining excellent fine gold recovery, the A52 has become a legendary choice for creek, river, and placer gold mining operations across the country.
Built from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, the A52 features Keene’s signature wide flare system which helps smooth water flow and evenly distribute material into the riffle section for maximum recovery efficiency. The oversized 18" flare allows prospectors to feed more material faster while reducing turbulence and improving fine gold retention.
Whether you are working rich creek gravels, desert washes, or remote mountain streams, the A52 delivers professional-level performance in a portable hand sluice design.
Why Prospectors Choose the Keene A52
- Large 18" Wide Flare for Increased Production
- Excellent Fine Gold Recovery
- Lightweight & Portable Aluminum Construction
- Proven Riffle Design Trusted for Decades
- Handles Higher Material Volume Efficiently
- Ideal for Serious Recreational & Professional Prospectors
- Easy Setup & Cleanup in the Field
- Made in the USA by Keene Engineering
Features
High Production Design
The A52 is designed for prospectors who want to move larger amounts of material compared to smaller backpack sluices. Its longer sluice body and oversized flare improve processing capacity while maintaining excellent recovery.
Superior Water Flow Control
The wide flare design helps regulate and smooth incoming water, creating better material stratification and improved gold trapping performance.
Durable Lightweight Construction
Manufactured from heavy-duty yet lightweight aluminum, the A52 is easy to carry into remote prospecting locations without sacrificing durability.
Excellent Fine Gold Recovery
Keene’s riffle and expanded metal configuration is engineered to capture both fine placer gold and larger nuggets efficiently.
Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Length |
50 Inches |
| Flare Width |
18 Inches |
| Material |
Aircraft Aluminum |
| Weight |
Approx. 11 lbs |
| Type |
High Production Hand Sluice |
| Manufacturer |
Keene Engineering |
| Made In |
USA |
Ideal For
- River & Creek Prospecting
- Desert Gold Prospecting
- High Volume Material Processing
- Fine Gold Recovery
- Recreational & Professional Prospectors
