⚡ Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Conveyor bottlenecks usually happen when your raw mining drill speed exceeds your refinery's processing rate, or when un-split belts overflow into a single input. To fix it: Use a 1:4 Splitter Array, balance input belt tiers, and isolate limestone/copper waste lines.
Why Do Belts Jam in Ore Factory Squad?
As your mining drills upgrade, raw ore accumulates faster than standard Level 1 belts can move. When multiple drills feed into a single smelter, raw chunks pile up, triggering a factory-wide system lock.
Step-by-Step Belt Routing Layout
- Install a Balanced Splitter Node: Right at the drill output, place a 1-to-3 or 1-to-4 splitter instead of connecting belts directly to a single smelter.
- Match Furnace Input Rates: Each basic refinery handles ~15 ore/min. If your drill produces 60 ore/min, route exactly 4 separate lines out from the splitter node.
- Isolate Byproducts: Place a dedicated overflow merger at the back of your line for waste stones and unrefined gravel.
💡 Pro Tips to Prevent Future Bottlenecks
- Always match belt speeds: Feeding a Tier 2 drill into a Tier 1 belt creates an immediate bottleneck.
- Leave 2 grid spaces between smelter lines for future forklift logistics access.
- Check truck loading docks frequently to ensure pallet mergers are not blocked by full storage containers.