Camel Mining Pro Camel 18

The Pro-Camel 18 automatic gold panning machine gives you Camel Mining's proven spiral-wheel gold recovery in a compact 18-inch format. It automatically separates fine gold from black sand concentrates — recovering gold down to 100 mesh — so you spend your time digging, not hand-panning.

Automatic Fine Gold Recovery, Compact Size

The Pro-Camel 18's spiral wheel continuously lifts gold out of your concentrates and drops it into the recovery cup while rejecting lighter sands. It processes far more material per hour than hand panning, runs off any 12-volt battery, and packs down small enough for weekend trips, making it the sweet spot between the flagship Pro-Camel 24 and the classic Desert Fox for most prospectors.

Key Features

18-inch spiral wheel balancing capacity with portability. Recovers ultra-fine gold to approximately 100 mesh with minimal loss. 12V battery powered for use anywhere in the field. Adjustable angle and water flow to tune recovery to your material. Built in the USA by Camel Mining Products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Pro-Camel 18 and Pro-Camel 24?

Both use the same spiral recovery system; the 24 has a larger wheel for roughly a third more throughput, while the 18 is lighter, more compact, and more affordable.

Is the Pro-Camel 18 good for beginners?

Yes — it requires no panning skill. Classify your material, set the water flow, and the wheel does the separation automatically.

What gold size can it recover?

It reliably recovers fine gold down to about 100 mesh, including flour gold that hand panning commonly loses.