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Volpedia/Games/Factorio/Machines/Steel furnace
FACTORIO / MACHINES

Steel furnace

A faster fuel-based furnace upgrade used before or alongside electric smelting.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Ensure the input belts can sustain the improved processing speed.
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How it works

A faster fuel-based furnace upgrade used before or alongside electric smelting.

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Practical advice

Ensure the input belts can sustain the improved processing speed.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Replacing furnaces without upgrading mining and transport at the same time.

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