Conveyor Belt

Conveyor Belts are used to transport items such as raw ores, refined materials and such, (and Lizard Doggos) between structures. They consist of a single track which can curve around bends and slanted up and down in order to allow vertical placement. Many structures have ports in order to allow belts to be connected into these buildings.

Speed
There are multiple tiers of conveyor belt available, which determines their speed. When items join a belt at a rate higher than the belt's speed, items can be compressed together. For a visual comparison of the different belt speeds, see this YouTube video from Coffee Stain Studios. Mk.5 and Mk.6 belts are currently unavailable in Early Access.

Length
The maximum length a belt can span between Conveyor Poles and/or buildings is 49 meters (equivalent to 6.125 foundation lengths). It cost 1 plate every 2 meters.

Slope
The maximum allowed slope is 1 : 1.75. Note that the turning of belt is always horizontal thus only the straight part counts towards the sloping.

Turning radius
The turning radius of conveyor belt is 2 meters.

Encroaching others clearance
The belt could not be built within other building's collision box unless connected to it. Which is unlike splitter / merger. Take note when planning the location of splitters/mergers.

Wrong way connection
The game prevents the engineer to connect the conveyor belt wrong way into a building. Should the engineer could not connect the belt between two buildings, check if the buildings are rotated properly.

Spiral conveyor elevator
Engineers can easily make an early-game spiral conveyor belt by placing down Stairs and using them as a foundation for the conveyor belt. There must be at least 2 foundation spots open to make a spiral conveyor staircase. The stairs can be removed once the conveyor is set up.

Navigation
The conveyor belts can be used to move players around. They can move the player faster than its corresponding belt speed. It can be built temporarily for exploration, such as acquiring Power Slug s.

Trivia

 * The conveyor belt was first shown in the E3 trailer
 * The bottom texture of conveyor belt displays the reversed direction.
 * Higher tier of belts generally have guards at belt edge to prevent the player from slipping off to side ways.