Concrete

Recipe

Concrete

Machine: casting machine · Craft time: 15s

Ingredients

• 2 × Cement
• 4 × Gravel
• 20 × Water

Products

• 4 × Concrete

Used in

• Blast Furnace Base → Blast Furnace Base
• Heavy Caster Base → Heavy Caster Base
• Hazard Concrete → Hazard Concrete
• Construction Material → Construction Material
• Hot Air Stove Base → Hot Air Stove Base
• Incinerator → Incinerator
• Monument Base → Monument Base
• Cooling Tower Base → Cooling Tower Base
• Reactor Fuel Mixer Base → Reactor Fuel Mixer Base
• Xeno Reactor Base → Xeno Reactor Base
• Steam Generator Base → Steam Generator Base
• High-Pressure Turbine Base → High-Pressure Turbine Base
• Long Range Scanner → Long Range Scanner
• Science Pack III → Science Pack III
• Shipping Pad (Medium) → Shipping Pad (Medium)
• Shipping Pad (Medium, Assembly Line) → Shipping Pad (Medium, Assembly Line)

Guide

Concrete is a basic construction material produced in the casting machine from cement, gravel, and water. It serves as a foundation for a wide range of modular bases and infrastructure components throughout your factory.

Because modular buildings consume concrete in large quantities, supply lines can be quickly depleted if production is not scaled to match demand. This makes concrete a frequent bottleneck when expanding or upgrading major structures.

Players sometimes find it confusing that concrete, decor, and marble share similar inventory icons, which can lead to accidental misplacement or incorrect resource usage. Keeping an eye on inventory management helps avoid these mix-ups.

Tips

• Setting up a reliable water input to your casting machines is a common sticking point for concrete production. Ensure pumps and pipes are configured to maintain steady flow, as water is not a passive ingredient.
• Monitor your concrete output closely when building or expanding modular infrastructure. Major projects can drain your reserves faster than expected, so consider buffer storage or scaling up production lines to prevent slowdowns.
• Some players experiment with recycling byproducts like slag or rubble into concrete, which can help manage excess materials and reduce waste.
• If you find yourself with excess concrete after removing marble blocks, this can be an opportunity to recycle materials back into your supply chain rather than discarding them.

Unlock requirements

• Concrete Production

FAQ

Is there a more efficient way to automate water delivery for concrete production early game?

Early on, players often rely on basic pumps and pipes to supply water to casting machines. For greater efficiency, consider dedicated water lines with minimal junctions and prioritize direct routing to your concrete production area. Buffer tanks can help smooth out demand spikes and prevent casting machine downtime.

Does concrete carry power grids like other building blocks?

No, concrete itself does not transmit power. You will need to use dedicated power infrastructure or specific foundation blocks designed for grid extension.

Is buying concrete from the market ever worthwhile compared to producing it?

Buying concrete is generally considered inefficient due to its bulk and the relative ease of producing it from basic resources. Most players find it more practical to set up their own casting machine lines for a steady supply.