Build and Operate a Basic Conveyor Belt Line

Prepare Your Power Source

Ensure you have a working shaft system with rotational power running to where you want your conveyor belt. The belt needs continuous power to move items.

Place the Conveyor Belt

Attach the conveyor belt to your powered shaft. The belt will inherit the rotation direction from the shaft—items will move along the direction the belt is facing. You can chain multiple belts together to create longer production lines.

Feed Items Into the Belt

Place a hopper, dropper, or other item source above the belt's input end. Items will automatically land on the belt and be carried along. You can also manually place items on the belt.

Direct Output

At the belt's end, position a chest, hopper, or machine to receive items. Items will fall off the belt into whatever container is below or in front of it.

Adjust Speed and Direction

You can control belt speed by adjusting your shaft's rotational speed using gearboxes or other speed-modifying blocks. Reverse the shaft direction to make the belt run backwards.

Expand Your Line

Connect multiple belts and machines in sequence to create a full assembly line that processes raw materials into finished products.