Pompes (Conduites)

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Pump (Pipes)

Machine: assembler · Temps de craft: 3s

Ingredients

• 6 × Plaque de Xénoferrite
• 5 × Pièces de machines
• 2 × Composants électroniques

Produits

• 1 × Pompes (Conduites)

Guide

Pump (Pipes) is a logistics component designed to move fluids efficiently through pipe networks in your factory. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that liquids reach their destinations, especially as your layouts become more complex and distances increase.

Integrating pumps into your pipe systems is essential for maintaining steady fluid flow, preventing blockages, and overcoming elevation changes or long stretches where passive flow would be too slow. As factories scale up, relying solely on basic pipes can lead to throughput issues, making pumps indispensable for advanced fluid logistics.

Players will find pumps particularly important when connecting distant machines or managing multiple fluid sources and sinks. Strategic placement can help avoid common pitfalls like pressure loss or flow starvation in heavily used sections of the network.

Astuces

• Position pumps at key points in your pipe network where fluid flow is likely to slow down, such as after long pipe runs or before vertical lifts.
• Plan your pipe layouts to minimize sharp turns and excessive length, as these can reduce flow efficiency even with pumps installed.
• Integrate pumps into your factory design early, especially when you anticipate expanding fluid-dependent production lines, to avoid costly retrofits later.
• Monitor fluid throughput and adjust pump placement if you notice bottlenecks or uneven distribution, ensuring that all machines receive a steady supply.

Unlock requirements

• Piping

FAQ

Are there specific throughput or power requirements for the Pump (Pipes)?

The Pump (Pipes) is designed to maintain fluid flow through pipe networks, but its maximum throughput may be limited by both the pump's capabilities and the connected pipe segments. It requires a continuous power supply to operate - if power is lost, fluid movement through the pump will stop until power is restored.

Are there any unique placement rules or limitations for this item?

The Pump (Pipes) must be placed directly onto a pipe segment and oriented correctly to ensure fluid flows in the intended direction. Pumps cannot be stacked or placed on top of each other, and their effectiveness depends on proper alignment within your pipe network.