Filter Loader

Filter Loader is a building used to move and sort items through a connected transport system. It acts as a specialized loader that feeds materials into the network, letting players organize supply chains instead of sending every item through the same route. Its behavior is centered on item handling rather than production, so it is most useful in logistics setups where precise distribution matters.

The building has a simple crafting profile: it takes 4, 4, and 2 of its listed inputs to produce 1 Filter Loader. The crafting table also lists multiple fabrication times, indicating that it can be made at different crafting stations or through different production methods. In practical use, the Filter Loader belongs in a transport line where controlled item flow is needed, especially when separating resources by type.

A patch later increased its operating speed to 1800 items/min, making it substantially more effective for high-throughput logistics. That change is important when designing long transport chains, since the building can now keep up better with larger-scale item movement and reduce bottlenecks in busy sorting systems.