Conteneur

Recette

Conteneur

Machine: assembler · Temps de craft: 5s

Ingredients

• 30 × Plaque de Xénoferrite

Produits

• 1 × Conteneur

Guide

The Container is a placeable storage chest designed to buffer and store items, acting as an intermediary between production and consumption steps in your factory. It is particularly useful for players who need to manage overflow or temporarily hold items before they are used elsewhere.

Crafted in an assembler using Xenoferrite Plates, the Container offers a basic but essential solution for early-game item management. With a stack size of 10, it helps prevent production lines from backing up when downstream processes are unable to keep up.

Containers are a common sight in any factory layout, helping maintain smooth operation by absorbing excess output and reducing the risk of bottlenecks. While simple, their role in balancing inventory flow is critical for efficient automation.

Astuces

• Use Containers to buffer production and prevent lines from backing up when consumption cannot keep pace.
• Leverage signal output from Containers for automation or to monitor inventory levels, enabling smarter resource management.
• When using multiple Containers, plan distribution strategies to avoid overfilling some while others remain empty, ensuring balanced buffer capacity across your system.

Unlock requirements

• Container

FAQ

Are there advanced uses or upgrades for the basic Container?

While the basic Container serves as a straightforward storage solution, players often develop advanced logistics by combining Containers with automation tools and signal systems. However, there are no direct upgrades to the basic Container itself - more specialized storage options may be available separately as you progress.

Is there a maximum number of containers that can be effectively balanced in large-scale setups?

There is no hard limit to the number of Containers you can use, but balancing them efficiently depends on your conveyor and inserter setup. As your factory grows, distributing items evenly across many Containers may require additional planning, such as using smart splitters or signal-based controls to avoid overfilling some while others remain empty.