The 6" x 24" Transformer Sluice: Your Modular Gold Prospecting Solution
Start your gold mining adventures with the most portable and versatile foundation available. This 6" x 24" sluice body is the heart of the revolutionary Transformer System, designed for prospectors who demand efficiency and flexibility.
One Sluice Box, Endless Possibilities
Why buy separate pieces of gear for every trip? This 6" x 24" sluice box isn't just a standalone tool; it's the starting point for your perfect gold recovery machine. Built from tough, lightweight aluminum and powered by the world-renowned Mini-Dredge Dream Mat, it's designed to grow with your needs.
Choose the complete, ready-to-go kit that matches your prospecting style.
Choose Your Perfect Transformer Kit
Select from three professionally configured kits, all built on the same high-performance 6" Transformer Sluice foundation.
1. The "Fold Sluice" Kit (Ultimate Creek Setup)
Designed for the prospector on the move, this kit is the ultimate backpacking and scouting setup. It's lightweight, folds down for incredible portability, and gives you the flexibility to adapt to any stream condition.
What's Included:
6" x 24" Trek Sluice: The core sluice body, featuring the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat.
Sluice Box Flared Header: A 12" wide detachable flare that easily attaches to capture more water, ensuring proper flow even in slow-moving streams.
6" Folding Sluice Bottom: A 16" folding extension with an integrated Mini Dredge Mat. This adds a secondary recovery stage for black sands and folds up to fit in a pack.
2. The "Clean Up Kit" (Power Recirculator)
Turn your concentrates into clean gold with this all-in-one cleanup machine. This kit transforms the sluice into a free-standing, recirculating power sluice, perfect for running cons at home, in camp, or in your garage.
What's Included:
6" x 24" Transformer Sluice: The core sluice body with the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat.
6" Header Box Kit: Converts the sluice to a power system. Includes the header, a 2000 GPH pump, 4ft hose, and a variable flow valve.
18" Leg Kit: A robust set of aluminum legs and stainless steel brackets that provide a stable, free-standing frame set at the perfect 8-degree angle.
6" Folding Sluice Bottom: Adds a 16" extension with a Mini Dredge Mat to ensure no fine gold escapes your cleanup run.
3. The "Highbanker Kit" (Complete Production System)
This is the complete gold mining machine. This kit turns your sluice into a true highbanker, allowing you to process unclassified bank-run material efficiently. Move more dirt and find more gold.
What's Included:
6" x 24" Transformer Sluice: The core sluice body with the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat.
6" Highbanker Hopper: A heavy-duty 16-gauge hopper with a 5/16" classifier screen, miner's moss, and a wrap-around spray bar to wash material effectively.
Pump & Hose Kit: The complete 2000 GPH pump, hose, and flow valve needed to power the highbanker's spray bar system.
18" Leg Kit: The essential frame to hold your highbanker at the optimal angle for running material in the field.
6" Folding Sluice Bottom: A 16" extension with a Mini Dredge Mat, providing a crucial secondary capture stage to maximize recovery.
Core System Features (Included in Every Kit)
All three kits are built on the same 6"x24" sluice body, which includes these core features:
Powered by the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat
Unleash unparalleled efficiency with the mat engineered for serious gold recovery. Built with proven low-energy vortex technology, this mat is optimized to handle higher flow rates, process more material, and trap more gold—faster than ever.
Perfect Fit: Seamlessly integrates with the 6" sluice box.
Handles Heavier Loads: Engineered to process more material without sacrificing a single flake of gold.
Runs Smoother, Catches Finer Gold: Experience a fluid material flow that expertly captures even the most elusive fine gold particles.
Optimized for High-Flow: Designed for gold prospecting highbankers who want to run hard without the worry of losing fine gold. It's incredibly forgiving on both pitch and flow, letting you dial in your setup easily.
Customer-Requested, Gold-Tested: Developed directly from prospector feedback and rigorously proven in the field.
Additional Core Features:
Model: 6" x 24" Transformer Sluice Body
Durable Construction: Made from rigid, lightweight .05" aluminum to handle tough field use.
Fully Modular: This is the core component of the Transformer System. You can add or change components at any time to change its function.
Stop collecting gear and start collecting more gold. The 6" x 24" Transformer Sluice is the last gold prospecting system you'll ever need to buy.
| Shipping |

Our goal is to keep the ordering process as simple as possible.
We offer free shipping on orders over $250.
Shipping times vary from 1 to 4 days on average.
Order Confirmation:
- You will receive an order confirmation email immediately after placing your order. This means we have authorized your credit card and are preparing your order for shipment.
- As soon as we receive your order, we contact our warehouse to confirm it is in stock and available for immediate shipment.
- If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will contact you via email.
- If your item is available for immediate shipment, we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.
Order Shipment:
- If your order is in stock and your credit card is approved, your order will ship within 1–2 business days.
- Tracking information will be sent within 24 hours to the email provided at checkout.
- All orders require a signature upon delivery.
- We ship daily via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and Freight to the lower 48 states.
- Most orders placed before 1 PM MST ship the same day (some exceptions apply).
- Shipping is included for ground orders to the lower 48 states. AK & HI ship at an additional cost.
- A phone number is required for freight deliveries to schedule an appointment.
- Failure to provide a phone number may delay delivery and may result in storage fees.
- We do not offer Cash on Delivery.
- We do not ship to PO Boxes.
Inspecting Damages:
- Please inspect packaging when your items arrive.
- If your item arrives damaged, email photos to support@modernmetaldetectors.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.
Cancellations & Refunds:
- Orders canceled after payment are subject to a non-refundable card processing fee of 2.6% to cover payment processor costs.
- If your item is on backorder and you cancel before shipment, the 2.6% processing fee applies.
- If your order has shipped, you are responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee applies.
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method.
Backorders:
- If a product is out of stock, we will notify you immediately with the expected arrival time and available substitutes.
- Arrival times may change due to shipping delays or manufacturing issues.
- You may choose to keep, substitute, or cancel your order if arrival times change.
- Once backorders arrive, they will ship and tracking will be emailed.
Shipping from Abroad & Import Duties – USA Customers:
Please Read Before Purchasing
Customers are responsible for any import taxes, customs fees, tariffs, or duties. You will be contacted before delivery once the item reaches the United States to arrange payment of applicable fees.
Shipping Origins by Brand:
- Vertex – Germany
- BR Systems – Turkey
Freight LTL Shipment
If you purchased a large or heavy item (such as a walk-through metal detector), your item will ship freight with lift-gate service.
- The freight dispatcher will call to schedule a delivery appointment.
- You must be present during the delivery window to sign.
- Delivery windows are typically 8 AM–12 PM or 12 PM–4 PM.
- Please ensure your phone number at checkout is correct.
- Do not screen calls until delivery is complete.
- Freight delivery includes one driver and curbside placement only.
- Keep all original packaging and pallets if returning the item.
Freight Damage Procedure:
- Inspect immediately with the driver present.
- Note any damage on the carrier paperwork.
- If unable to inspect immediately, write: "Carton damage, subject to inspection".
- Inspect contents within 48 hours and report damage to the carrier.
- If packaging damage is severe, refuse shipment and notify us immediately.
Carton packaging has excessive damage to the exposed product:
- Refuse shipment
- Sign the carrier paperwork: “Carton damaged and refused.”
- Notify Modern Metal Detectors immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact us at support@modernmetaldetectors.com
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The 6" x 24" Transformer Sluice: Your Modular Gold Prospecting Solution
Start your gold mining adventures with the most portable and versatile foundation available. This 6" x 24" sluice body is the heart of the revolutionary Transformer System, designed for prospectors who demand efficiency and flexibility.
One Sluice Box, Endless Possibilities
Why buy separate pieces of gear for every trip? This 6" x 24" sluice box isn't just a standalone tool; it's the starting point for your perfect gold recovery machine. Built from tough, lightweight aluminum and powered by the world-renowned Mini-Dredge Dream Mat, it's designed to grow with your needs.
Choose the complete, ready-to-go kit that matches your prospecting style.
Choose Your Perfect Transformer Kit
Select from three professionally configured kits, all built on the same high-performance 6" Transformer Sluice foundation.
1. The "Fold Sluice" Kit (Ultimate Creek Setup)
Designed for the prospector on the move, this kit is the ultimate backpacking and scouting setup. It's lightweight, folds down for incredible portability, and gives you the flexibility to adapt to any stream condition.
What's Included:
6" x 24" Trek Sluice: The core sluice body, featuring the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat.
Sluice Box Flared Header: A 12" wide detachable flare that easily attaches to capture more water, ensuring proper flow even in slow-moving streams.
6" Folding Sluice Bottom: A 16" folding extension with an integrated Mini Dredge Mat. This adds a secondary recovery stage for black sands and folds up to fit in a pack.
2. The "Clean Up Kit" (Power Recirculator)
Turn your concentrates into clean gold with this all-in-one cleanup machine. This kit transforms the sluice into a free-standing, recirculating power sluice, perfect for running cons at home, in camp, or in your garage.
What's Included:
6" x 24" Transformer Sluice: The core sluice body with the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat.
6" Header Box Kit: Converts the sluice to a power system. Includes the header, a 2000 GPH pump, 4ft hose, and a variable flow valve.
18" Leg Kit: A robust set of aluminum legs and stainless steel brackets that provide a stable, free-standing frame set at the perfect 8-degree angle.
6" Folding Sluice Bottom: Adds a 16" extension with a Mini Dredge Mat to ensure no fine gold escapes your cleanup run.
3. The "Highbanker Kit" (Complete Production System)
This is the complete gold mining machine. This kit turns your sluice into a true highbanker, allowing you to process unclassified bank-run material efficiently. Move more dirt and find more gold.
What's Included:
6" x 24" Transformer Sluice: The core sluice body with the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat.
6" Highbanker Hopper: A heavy-duty 16-gauge hopper with a 5/16" classifier screen, miner's moss, and a wrap-around spray bar to wash material effectively.
Pump & Hose Kit: The complete 2000 GPH pump, hose, and flow valve needed to power the highbanker's spray bar system.
18" Leg Kit: The essential frame to hold your highbanker at the optimal angle for running material in the field.
6" Folding Sluice Bottom: A 16" extension with a Mini Dredge Mat, providing a crucial secondary capture stage to maximize recovery.
Core System Features (Included in Every Kit)
All three kits are built on the same 6"x24" sluice body, which includes these core features:
Powered by the 6" x 16" Mini-Dredge Dream Mat
Unleash unparalleled efficiency with the mat engineered for serious gold recovery. Built with proven low-energy vortex technology, this mat is optimized to handle higher flow rates, process more material, and trap more gold—faster than ever.
Perfect Fit: Seamlessly integrates with the 6" sluice box.
Handles Heavier Loads: Engineered to process more material without sacrificing a single flake of gold.
Runs Smoother, Catches Finer Gold: Experience a fluid material flow that expertly captures even the most elusive fine gold particles.
Optimized for High-Flow: Designed for gold prospecting highbankers who want to run hard without the worry of losing fine gold. It's incredibly forgiving on both pitch and flow, letting you dial in your setup easily.
Customer-Requested, Gold-Tested: Developed directly from prospector feedback and rigorously proven in the field.
Additional Core Features:
Model: 6" x 24" Transformer Sluice Body
Durable Construction: Made from rigid, lightweight .05" aluminum to handle tough field use.
Fully Modular: This is the core component of the Transformer System. You can add or change components at any time to change its function.
Stop collecting gear and start collecting more gold. The 6" x 24" Transformer Sluice is the last gold prospecting system you'll ever need to buy.
Shipping
| Shipping |

Our goal is to keep the ordering process as simple as possible.
We offer free shipping on orders over $250.
Shipping times vary from 1 to 4 days on average.
Order Confirmation:
- You will receive an order confirmation email immediately after placing your order. This means we have authorized your credit card and are preparing your order for shipment.
- As soon as we receive your order, we contact our warehouse to confirm it is in stock and available for immediate shipment.
- If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will contact you via email.
- If your item is available for immediate shipment, we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.
Order Shipment:
- If your order is in stock and your credit card is approved, your order will ship within 1–2 business days.
- Tracking information will be sent within 24 hours to the email provided at checkout.
- All orders require a signature upon delivery.
- We ship daily via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and Freight to the lower 48 states.
- Most orders placed before 1 PM MST ship the same day (some exceptions apply).
- Shipping is included for ground orders to the lower 48 states. AK & HI ship at an additional cost.
- A phone number is required for freight deliveries to schedule an appointment.
- Failure to provide a phone number may delay delivery and may result in storage fees.
- We do not offer Cash on Delivery.
- We do not ship to PO Boxes.
Inspecting Damages:
- Please inspect packaging when your items arrive.
- If your item arrives damaged, email photos to support@modernmetaldetectors.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.
Cancellations & Refunds:
- Orders canceled after payment are subject to a non-refundable card processing fee of 2.6% to cover payment processor costs.
- If your item is on backorder and you cancel before shipment, the 2.6% processing fee applies.
- If your order has shipped, you are responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee applies.
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method.
Backorders:
- If a product is out of stock, we will notify you immediately with the expected arrival time and available substitutes.
- Arrival times may change due to shipping delays or manufacturing issues.
- You may choose to keep, substitute, or cancel your order if arrival times change.
- Once backorders arrive, they will ship and tracking will be emailed.
Shipping from Abroad & Import Duties – USA Customers:
Please Read Before Purchasing
Customers are responsible for any import taxes, customs fees, tariffs, or duties. You will be contacted before delivery once the item reaches the United States to arrange payment of applicable fees.
Shipping Origins by Brand:
- Vertex – Germany
- BR Systems – Turkey
Freight LTL Shipment
If you purchased a large or heavy item (such as a walk-through metal detector), your item will ship freight with lift-gate service.
- The freight dispatcher will call to schedule a delivery appointment.
- You must be present during the delivery window to sign.
- Delivery windows are typically 8 AM–12 PM or 12 PM–4 PM.
- Please ensure your phone number at checkout is correct.
- Do not screen calls until delivery is complete.
- Freight delivery includes one driver and curbside placement only.
- Keep all original packaging and pallets if returning the item.
Freight Damage Procedure:
- Inspect immediately with the driver present.
- Note any damage on the carrier paperwork.
- If unable to inspect immediately, write: "Carton damage, subject to inspection".
- Inspect contents within 48 hours and report damage to the carrier.
- If packaging damage is severe, refuse shipment and notify us immediately.
Carton packaging has excessive damage to the exposed product:
- Refuse shipment
- Sign the carrier paperwork: “Carton damaged and refused.”
- Notify Modern Metal Detectors immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact us at support@modernmetaldetectors.com
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