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May 28, 2026 - 10:29 AM
The four panning zones on the 15-inch pan handle different stages of material processing using XP's Z4 technology. Large 90-degree riffles run the first clearing step, washing and capturing large to medium-sized gold. Mini riffles trap small gold dust while allowing sand to drain away. The sandy zone separates fine gold using the snake-skin texture, which outperforms conventional smooth pans in final finishing. The wide flat base provides stability during the panning motion. Each zone addresses a specific particle size range, making the process faster and more efficient than single-zone pans. Detectorists new to panning can follow our gold panning guide for technique tips on using the Z4 system.
