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Create Mechanical Extruder

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.18–1.21. File opened and checked on 28 Sep 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by oierbravo · on CurseForge

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Mod loader

Minecraft version

⬇ Download for 1.21.1 · NeoForge⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · NeoForge⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.19.2 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.18.2 · Forge
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

Create Mechanical Extruder

A mechanical extruder block. Can be used to generate any block or item from adjacent blocks/fluids. This mod it's meant to be used in modpacks.

Heavily inspired on Thermal Expansions Igneous Extruder.

Dedicated wiki

1.21.1-2.x Version Requires Mechanicals Lib

Version support & documentation

Andesite Extruder

Brass Extruder

Extruding recipes

BlockState

Block

{
        "blocks": "minecraft:water"
},

Block with State

{
  "blocks": "minecraft:furnace",
  "state": {
    "lit": "true"
  }
}

Input BlockStates

"blockIngredients": {
    "first": {
        "blocks": "minecraft:water"
    },
    "second": {
        "blocks": "minecraft:lava"
    }
}

Catalyst BlockStates

"catalyst": {
  "blocks": "minecraft:obsidian"
}

Required bonks (optional)

Advanced extruder (brass) per recipe (optional)

Consume blocks (advanced recipe)

"consumeBlocks": {
    "first": false,
    "second": true
},

Recipe Requirements

"requirements": [
    {
        "type": "mechanicals:min_y",
        "value": 0
    },
    {
        "type": "mechanicals:max_y",
        "value": 60
    }
],
"requirements": [
    {
        "type": "mechanicals:max_speed",
        "value": 4.0
    }
],
"requirements": [
    {
        "type": "mechanicals:biome",
        "value": "minecraft:plains"
    }
],
"requirements": [
    {
        "type": "mechanicals:biome_tag",
        "value": "minecraft:is_nether"
    }
],

KubeJS

ServerEvents.recipes(event => {
  event.remove({ type: 'create_mechanical_extruder:extruding' })
})
Output.of('minecraft:clay', 0.5)
Output.of('4xminecraft:clay', 0.5)
BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand')
RecipeRequirement.minY(int) //ex: RecipeRequirement.minY(-10)
RecipeRequirement.maxY(int) //ex: RecipeRequirement.maxY(20)
RecipeRequirement.minSpeed(float) //ex: RecipeRequirement.minSpeed(2.0)
RecipeRequirement.maxSpeed(float) //ex: RecipeRequirement.maxSpeed(160)
RecipeRequirement.biome(string) //ex: RecipeRequirement.biome("minecraft:plains")
RecipeRequirement.maxSpeed(string)  //ex: RecipeRequirement.biome("minecraft:plains")
ServerEvents.recipes(event => {
  /** 
    create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Output result, BlockPredicate[] inputs)
    .catalys(BlockPredicate catalyst) // optional, default: empty
    .advanced(true) //optional, default: false
    .consumeBlock(Couple consume) //optional, default: empty
  **/

    event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:dirt'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:lava'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:stone')])
            .catalyst('minecraft:clay')})
//Minimal
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:redstone_block'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:lava'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:stone')])

        //Catalyst
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:dirt'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:lava'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:stone')])
            .catalyst('minecraft:clay')

        //Bonks
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:sand'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:lava'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:stone')])
            .requiredBonks(10)

        //Chanced output
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Output.of('minecraft:red_sand',0.5),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:lava'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:stone')])

        //Chanced output & bonks
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Output.of('minecraft:birch_planks',0.5),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:lava'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:stone')])
            .requiredBonks(5)

        //Advanced extruder
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:obsidian'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')])
            .catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .advanced(true)

        //Advanced extruder + consume blocks
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:birch_planks'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')])
            .catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .consumeBlocks(true)
            .advanced(true)

        //Advanced extruder + consume different blocks
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:obsidian'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')])
            .catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .consumeBlocks([true,false])
            .advanced(true)

        //Biome requirement
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:iron_block'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')]).catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .requirements(
                [
                    RecipeRequirement.biome("minecraft:plains")
                ]
            );

        //Biome Tag requirement
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:gold_block'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')]).catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .requirements(
                [
                    RecipeRequirement.biomeTag("minecraft:is_nether")
                ]
            );

        //MinY & MaxY requirement
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:coal_block'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')]).catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .requirements(
                [
                    RecipeRequirement.minY(-10),
                    RecipeRequirement.maxY(12),
                ]
            );
        //MinSpeed & MaxSpeed requirement
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:dirt'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')]).catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
            .requirements(
                [
                    RecipeRequirement.minSpeed(1.0),
                    RecipeRequirement.maxSpeed(16.0),
                ]
            );

        //All requirements together
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:emerald_block'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')]).catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
        .requirements(
            [
                RecipeRequirement.minSpeed(6.0),
                RecipeRequirement.maxSpeed(16.0),
                RecipeRequirement.minY(10),
                RecipeRequirement.maxY(12),
                RecipeRequirement.biomeTag("minecraft:is_nether")

            ]
        );

        //Everything together
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:emerald_block'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:sand'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:gravel')])
        .catalyst(BlockPredicate.of("minecraft:dirt"))
        .advanced(true)
        .consumeBlocks(true)
        .requirements(
            [
                RecipeRequirement.minSpeed(16.0),
                RecipeRequirement.minY(10),
                RecipeRequirement.maxY(12),
                RecipeRequirement.biomeTag("minecraft:is_nether")

            ]
        );

        // Funny things
        // Flower pots
        event.recipes.create_mechanical_extruder.extruding(Item.of('minecraft:glowstone'),[BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:potted_dandelion'),BlockPredicate.of('minecraft:potted_poppy')])

Thanks to the Creators of Create.

Code inspiration from the Create mod itself.

Quick facts

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