Tube
By StarRupture Data Team · Patch-checked against in-game values
Tube is a resources entry with 1 craft route, mainly in Fabricator. It supports 3 downstream chains, including Applicator, Inductor, and Nanofibre. Use this page to compare recipe inputs, required buildings, and throughput before expanding your factory lines.
Crafting is available through 1 route with Fabricator as the primary workbench. It is consumed by 3 downstream chains such as Applicator, Inductor, and Nanofibre. Validate building count, power draw, and byproduct flow before scaling.
Stack Size
100
Recipes
1
Used In
3
How to Craft
Used In (3)
Production Notes
Primary throughput comes from Fabricator, with peak single-route output around 60 per minute. Common upstream feeds include Titanium Rod and Titanium Sheet, so buffer coverage and transport stability matter more than raw machine count.
Current demand spans 3 downstream chains, including Applicator, Inductor, and Nanofibre. Use calculator presets to align targets, supporting machines, and power budget before expanding new branches.
Optimization Checklist
Scale in stages: secure input flow first, lock throughput in Fabricator, then expand output modules. Expanding too early usually shifts bottlenecks from crafting speed to transport and grid stability.
Rate changes can ripple across multiple downstream products. Re-check ingredient buffers, machine uptime, and line utilization after each adjustment to catch hidden deficits early.
- Set a clear target rate before adding machines, then size input buffers to absorb short-term supply variance.
- Benchmark output in Fabricator and monitor power draw per additional machine.
- Track upstream dependencies (Titanium Rod and Titanium Sheet) and keep a fallback route for the highest-risk material.
- Validate downstream demand from Applicator, Inductor, and Nanofibre so expansion stays demand-driven.
Quick Actions
Chain References
Jump from Tube into the machine, input materials, and downstream products most likely to affect your next planning decision.
Primary building
FabricatorCommon inputs
Used in
Properties
Tip: This item is used in 3 different recipes. Check the calculator to plan your production chain.
Tube Planning FAQ
How do you make Tube in StarRupture?
Tube is produced through 1 recipe, with Fabricator acting as the main production building in this dataset. Start from the listed inputs, confirm per-minute throughput, then open the calculator preset before scaling the chain.
What is Tube used for in StarRupture?
Tube currently feeds 3 downstream recipes, including Applicator, Inductor, and Nanofibre. Review those outputs before raising target throughput so demand stays aligned with production.
What should you check before scaling Tube?
Validate input flow from Titanium Rod and Titanium Sheet, confirm machine uptime, and compare expected versus actual output before duplicating the line. Stable buffers matter more than raw machine count when this item feeds larger chains.