A Complete Guide to Creating and Utilizing Conveyor Belts in Satisfactory

Satisfactory is an exciting first-person simulation game that focuses on constructing a futuristic factory from the ground up. A key element in optimizing your factory’s operations is the Conveyor Belt, essential for efficient transportation of goods. However, players cannot access this item right from the start of the game.

How to Obtain the Conveyor Belt in Satisfactory

How to get the conveyor belt in Satisfactory (Image via Coffee Stain Studio) — How to obtain the conveyor belt in Satisfactory (Image via Coffee Stain Studio)

Conveyor Belts are crucial for setting up a reliable production line in Satisfactory. After you unlock it, you can craft a Conveyor Belt via the build menu located under the logistics tab.

To construct a Conveyor Belt, you will need an Iron Plate. This can be acquired by mining Iron Ore. After collecting Iron Ore, you must process it into Iron Ingots and then refine those into Iron Plates at a crafting bench.

How to Set Up the Conveyor Belts

How to set up Conveyor Belts in Satisfactory (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

To build the Conveyor Belt, adhere to the following steps:

Access the build menu and select Conveyor Belt Mk.1.
Aim at an open port and press LMB (left mouse button) to establish a starting point for your Conveyor Belt.
Connect the belt to the opposite end.
Click LMB again to finalize your construction.

Ensure that the Conveyor Belt is connected to both an output and an input. The orange port designates the input, while the green port marks the output. If you’re having trouble completing your setup, confirm that both ends are not linked exclusively to two outputs or two inputs.

How to Upgrade the Conveyor Belts in Satisfactory

Upgrading the conveyor belts in Satisfactory 1.0 (Image via Coffee Stain Studios) — Upgrading the Conveyor Belts in Satisfactory 1.0 (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

Satisfactory offers various tiers of Conveyor Belts that can enhance the speed of material transportation. As you progress through the game, you will unlock the ability to upgrade your Conveyor Belt:

Conveyor Belt Mk.2: Tier 2 – Logistics Mk.2
Conveyor Belt Mk.3: Tier 4 – Logistics Mk.3
Conveyor Belt Mk.4: Tier 5 – Logistics Mk.4
Conveyor Belt Mk.5: Tier 7 – Logistics Mk.5

You can dismantle Conveyor Belts at any time, recovering your materials. If you’ve upgraded to a Conveyor Belt Mk.2 or higher, it’s wise to keep some Iron Plates on hand to revert to a Conveyor Belt Mk.1 if necessary.

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