Move materials between machines without confusing belt direction and production rates.
Understand the mechanic
Conveyor Splitters distribute incoming parts between outputs, while Mergers combine input flows. They let a factory reuse production across lines, but each belt has a throughput limit that still constrains how many parts reach a machine.
Put it into practice
Trace one item from miner to finished part and identify where the belt is starved or blocked. Start with a simple manifold or balanced design you can inspect visually before attempting complex belt geometry.
- 01Mark belt flow direction
- 02Check producer rates
- 03Count consuming machines
- 04Confirm belts can carry the total
Common mistake to avoid
Adding more belts does not solve a recipe bottleneck automatically. Match the combined production rate to the consumers and respect the current belt tier.
Editorial sources
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