⚠️ Eco v0.14 is coming — the next major update reworks upgrade modules, so some of these numbers will change. They reflect the current version. What’s changing →
  • Simpler tiers: the 1–4 tiered upgrades become a single Basic / Advanced / Modern upgrade each.
  • Permanent upgrades: a module placed in a workstation is permanent — no more swapping lower tiers out as you progress.
  • Power transitions: a module can change a station’s power type/draw (e.g. a Modern upgrade moves a sawmill from mechanical to electrical power).
  • Talent-integrated: modules now use the same bonus/talent system — any talent benefit (power, labor cost, recipe unlocks) can come from a module.
  • Cheaper to upgrade: with the multi-tier parts gone, fully upgrading a workstation costs significantly less.

We’ll update this calculator shortly after the update releases.

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Piston

Piston

A moving component that transfers force. Can also function as a valve occasionally.

Weight500 gMax stack100SkillMechanics Lv 1StationScrew Press

Notes

The Piston is a mechanical part used as a key ingredient in a wide variety of industrial machinery, including combustion engines, generators, and pump jacks. It is essential for constructing advanced production tools like the printing press, electric stamping press, and waste filter. To maximize efficiency when crafting these machines, ensure the crafting station is located in a high-tier room to utilize the best available upgrade modules.

Notes are AI-generated and may be imprecise.

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Ingredients

IngredientQtyType
Iron Pipe2item
Iron Bar2item

Crafting

Labor60 calories
Craft time1.5 min
Throughput≈ 40 Piston / hour (base)

Total raw to craft this

Steps10Total labor372.5 calTotal time5.85 min

Categories

Obtained from

Used in

Assembly Line
Electric Machinist Table
Machinist Table
Robotic Assembly Line

See also

Advanced CircuitAdvanced Combustion EngineBasic CircuitBoilerCoarse StoneCombustion Engine