Automate Ore Processing with Sieves and Sifters

Processing Sky Materials into Ores

Raw sky resources collected by your scoop need processing before they're useful. Sieves and mechanical sifters are your primary tools for breaking down these materials into refined ores and dusts.

Setting Up a Processing Chain

Place a sieve on your airship platform and feed it raw sky materials. Sieves work through repeated sifting—each pass filters out smaller particles. Connect the output to a storage system or directly to your next processing step.

For faster automation, use mechanical sifters powered by your thruster or energy system. These process materials continuously without manual intervention. Stack multiple sifters in sequence to handle larger volumes.

Optimizing Your Setup

Arrange sieves and sifters in a line leading to your main storage or furnaces. Use hoppers or item pipes to automate material flow between stages. Prioritize processing common materials first—these form the foundation for crafting better tools and machines.

As you progress, upgrade to more efficient processing methods using Modern Industrialization or Mekanism machinery, but early-game sieves are reliable and require minimal power investment.