Understanding logistics is essential for building efficient factories in Satisfactory 1.0. This guide covers the fundamentals of factory logistics, including manifolds, load balancers, sushi belts, bus systems, and logistic floors. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of how to manage your factory’s resource flow with ease.

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Core Logistics Concepts

1. Manifolds vs. Load Balancers

• Manifolds
  A series of splitters that distribute resources sequentially along a line.
  • Pros:
    • Simple and compact to set up.
    • Great for overflow-based designs using smart splitters.
  • Cons:
    • Machines closer to the input fill first, slowing down activation.
    • May require manual “priming” to fill all machines evenly at startup.
• Load Balancers
  Use splitters and mergers to evenly distribute resources across all machines.
  • Pros:
    • Efficient from the start; no need for priming.
    • Ideal for precision setups like nuclear power or fuel refinement.
  • Cons:
    • More complex and takes up more space.

2. Ratio Balancers

Split resources according to custom ratios (e.g., 1:4). These are useful when machines require different input amounts.

3. Overflow Lines

Use smart splitters to send overflow resources downstream only after upstream machines are full. Best for flexible or expandable factory sections.

4. Sushi Belts

Conveyor belts carrying multiple resource types at once.

• Great For:
  • Overflow into Awesome Sinks.
  • Compact or late-game multi-item logistics.
• Watch Out:
  • Can freeze if any receiving line is backed up. Smart splitters are recommended.

5. Bus Systems

A centralized conveyor “highway” that delivers resources to multiple production lines.

• More common in games like Factorio but can be useful in Satisfactory for clean, large-scale factory organization.

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Building Logistic Floors

Separate your transport belts from production areas by using dedicated logistic floors. This helps keep your base tidy and expandable.

Benefits

• Cleaner visual layout.
• Easier maintenance and upgrades.
• Streamlined belt routing across sections.

How to Build One

1. Elevation:
   Build logistic floors either above or below production. A height of 6–8 meters (about 1.5–2 foundations) is ideal.
2. Floor Holes:
   Buy them from the Awesome Shop and place them at machine input/output points.
3. Elevators:
   Use conveyor lifts to connect the logistic floor to your production floor cleanly.
4. Design Tips:
   • Plan logistics before building machines.
   • Leave space for future expansion.
   • Use color coding or signage if needed for clarity.

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Tips for Clean Factory Organization

• Add Walkways:
  Build catwalks over machines to easily access logistics or troubleshoot issues.
• Plan Ahead:
  Sketch a rough layout before building. This avoids “spaghetti belt” problems.
• Stack Smart:
  Use vertical stacking for compact builds or horizontal layouts for clarity.

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When to Use What

System	Best Used For
Manifolds	Quick builds, overflow systems, simple scaling
Balancers	Precise builds, critical setups like nuclear or turbo fuel
Sushi Belts	Low-volume overflow, late-game compact transport
Bus Systems	Centralized distribution across a large factory

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Next Steps

With these logistics fundamentals under your belt, you’re ready to:

• Build more organized and scalable factories.
• Experiment with advanced systems like programmable splitters and smart overflow.
• Design efficient layouts for future expansions and megabases.

Stay tuned for more detailed breakdowns on balancer logic, late-game sushi belt setups, and optimized bus systems. Until then—happy building, Pioneer!

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