Description
On an EQUINOX 700 or 900 the middle shaft is the section that does the collapsing, which makes its camlock the most-worked part on the whole machine. When the lever closes and the shaft still creeps under swing pressure, the fix is this assembly, the carbon fiber middle section with its camlock, as Minelab supplies it.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab EQUINOX 700/900 middle shaft assembly, part 3011-0467, UPC 811493019284. Minelab's own listing: Middle Shaft Assembly Equinox 700/900. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
Minelab lists this as the middle shaft assembly for the EQUINOX 700/900, and it is the part to buy rather than a lever or a sleeve because the camlock is matched to the tube. A middle that creeps is usually a worn lock face and a scuffed tube together; replacing the assembly puts a fresh pair back on the machine and the shaft locks the way it did on day one. It is also the right spare for travel: the middle section is the one that takes the airline and trunk damage, and swapping it in a motel room is a five-minute job with no tools beyond your hands.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minelab EQUINOX 700 and EQUINOX 900 | Yes, listed by Minelab | Carbon fiber middle section with camlock, as pictured. |
| EQUINOX 600 and 800 | No | Different shaft system; the 600/800 lower shaft is listed separately. |
| Matching parts | Armrest 3011-0470, screen protector 3011-0472 | Armrest and screen protectors for the same machines. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Middle section with camlock | The collapsing section between upper and lower shaft. |
| Construction | Carbon fiber, as pictured | Matches the factory shaft on the 700 and 900. |
| Fit | EQUINOX 700 and 900 (Minelab) | Not the original 600/800. |
| Part | 3011-0467, UPC 811493019284 | Genuine Minelab. |
Fitting it and keeping it working
Close the camlock with the lever fully home and no more; cranking a lock that creeps only scores the tube faster. If the shaft still moves under a hard swing with the lever closed, the assembly is worn, not under-tightened. Rinse the lock open after salt water and let it dry before you collapse the shaft for the drive home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit the Equinox 600 or 800?
No. The 700 and 900 use a different shaft system from the original 600/800. This is the 700/900 middle section; the 600/800 lower shaft is listed separately.
Is this the carbon fiber section?
Yes, the middle shaft assembly with its camlock, as pictured, matching the factory shaft on the EQUINOX 700 and 900.
When does a middle shaft need replacing?
When the camlock no longer holds under swing pressure with the lever fully closed, or after visible travel damage to the tube. It swaps in minutes without tools.
Does the kit include the upper or lower shaft?
No, the middle section only. Minelab sells the other sections separately.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0467, sold by History Seekers, an authorized Minelab dealer.
Who you are buying from
History Seekers is a small American business and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. We run the Minelab machines these parts fit, and the person who answers your call has replaced this part on one. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Minelab dealer; every part we sell is genuine Minelab. Call 256-284-2247 if you are not sure which part your machine takes; we will check the part number against your model before you order. Because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.
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