Source-checkedTechnology & automation

Mechanical inserters

by exfret · for Factorio

Makes the burner inserter not take coal (or any power) but much slower.

592Downloads
35d agoLast updated
MITLicense
2.1Latest game version

About Mechanical inserters

From Factorio Mod Portal

Makes the burner inserter not take coal (or any power) but much slower.

Makes burner inserters into mechanical inserters, which while extremely slow will take no power.

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Built for Factorio 2.1.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

License

Published under MIT.

Mechanical inserters on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2.1.0, released 2026-09-30

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
2.1.02026-09-302.1n/a
2.0.02024-10-282.0n/a
1.0.02023-11-231.1n/a

Run Mechanical inserters on a Factorio server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Factorio Mod Portal as “Mods”

Technology & automation

Machines, power, logistics and automation.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Factorio Mod Portal lists Mechanical inserters as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Factorio
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
2.1

Verified at the source

  • ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-02Open ↗
  • ✓Authorexfret, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
  • ✓LicenseMITFree

Mechanical inserters, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install Mechanical inserters?

Factorio Mod Portal lists Mechanical inserters as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Is it free?

Yes. Mechanical inserters is free to download from Factorio Mod Portal. Its license is MIT.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

NxLabs

Run Mechanical inserters on a Factorio server.

Deploy in about a minute from $2.99 a month, then add Mechanical inserters in one click.