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The shaft is 4140 stainless, 25mm. The machine does not use a punch plate, material that is over size is classified using a hydro-cyclone setup. Over size is milled again. This helps prevent over grinding. Cheers Rick

The video is just a demo, however I take your point. Next time Ill demo with a full hooper. I was crushing quartz mixed with iron stone... Cheers Rick

Weight is 130 kg. I can also fit larger diameter wheels. However, the weight may be a problem for you. I manufacture the machines, and I am happy to make something to order if required... cheers Rick

Cost : $3200.00 Includes shipping Where are you located...

300 KG per hour 15 HP petrol motor Only used a couple of times Easy low cost maintenance Contact me for more details.... https://youtu.be/6WIw6L1InH4

Finished making final changes and finally got it running nicely. Its for sale if anyone is interested. https://youtu.be/6WIw6L1InH4

Blue Bowl includes frame, flood light with height and level adjuster. Electric pump included. Waste water is further processed to capture really fine flour gold. Works like a charm; $250.00. can pickup (Adelaide) or post any where in Australia. Contact Rick on XXXXXXXX...

Hi The design has since gone through three iterations and the latest is currently being Power Coated. I'll check back with you in a week or so with a video and additional detail... Cheers Rick

Any body interested in buying a GPX 5000? It's near new, it has been out three times since I purchased it. Still under warranty plenty of extras.. PM me if interested Cheers Rick

Lots of resources to follow up here, thanks for taking the time to respond....

Hi Puddler, thanks for the advice, as always appreciated....

Thanks to all those that pointed out the incorrect spelling of ore (oar). I have applied to undertake an 'ore' spelling course next week, I think it will be a worthwhile qualification for a budding prospector who is ore-inspired.... Cheers Rick

I have been prospecting a patch of the Adelaide Hills and came across a quartz reef that is white with dark blue transparent colour in it. Then I took 12 inches of the top of the protruding part of the reef and found lots of mineral decomposition and dark reddish staining. I assumed it was...

Hi As I understand it the optimal rpm for a crusher of this size is about 1400. The pullies are 1:1.22 which gives us a rotation of between 1420 - 1470 rpm; which seems to be working well. We have had the mill up and running now for about a week, it is running a .75 horse power motor at 1400...

Hi Rick I also live in Adelaide and have done a lot of research on Jupiter Creek, Echunga and lots of other sites. In my opinion the best research resources on this subject can be found on the DMITRE website located at http://www.minerals.dmitre.sa.gov.au . Once you have browsed to the site...