diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7c03cc9..b828ae4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ Currently IndustrialTest supports following games:
 - MineClone2
     - none
 
+## Optional dependencies
+- [Pipeworks](https://content.minetest.net/packages/VanessaE/pipeworks)
+
 ## Contributors
 - mrkubax10 <mrkubax10@onet.pl or mrkubax10 at irc.libera.chat> [programming, some graphics]
 - LuanHawk <Discord: LuanHawk#8733> [lead graphics]
diff --git a/compat/pipeworks.lua b/compat/pipeworks.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ff0d0b3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/compat/pipeworks.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+-- IndustrialTest
+-- Copyright (C) 2024 mrkubax10
+
+-- This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+-- it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+-- the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+-- (at your option) any later version.
+
+-- This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+-- but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+-- MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+-- GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+-- You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+-- along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+
+-- Iron Furnace
+local def=table.copy(minetest.registered_nodes["industrialtest:iron_furnace"])
+
+def.groups.tubedevice=1
+def.groups.tubedevice_receiver=1
+
+local override={
+	groups=def.groups,
+	tube={
+		insert_object=function(pos,node,stack,direction)
+			local meta=minetest.get_meta(pos)
+			local inv=meta:get_inventory()
+			local result=inv:add_item(direction.y==1 and "fuel" or "src",stack)
+			minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(industrialtest.updateDelay)
+			return result
+		end,
+		can_insert=function(pos,node,stack,direction)
+			local meta=minetest.get_meta(pos)
+			local inv=meta:get_inventory()
+			return inv:room_for_item(direction.y==1 and "fuel" or "src",stack)
+		end,
+		input_inventory="dst",
+		connect_sides={
+			left=1,
+			right=1,
+			back=1,
+			bottom=1,
+			top=1
+		}
+	},
+	after_place_node=pipeworks.after_place,
+	after_dig_node=pipeworks.after_dig,
+	on_rotate=pipeworks.on_rotate
+}
+minetest.override_item("industrialtest:iron_furnace",override)
+minetest.override_item("industrialtest:iron_furnace_active",override)
diff --git a/compatibility.lua b/compatibility.lua
index c93c026..0fb629d 100644
--- a/compatibility.lua
+++ b/compatibility.lua
@@ -39,8 +39,9 @@ if industrialtest.mtgAvailable then
 elseif industrialtest.mclAvailable then
 	industrialtest.mods.mclRubber=minetest.get_modpath("mcl_rubber")
 end
+industrialtest.mods.pipeworks=minetest.get_modpath("pipeworks")
 
-if industrialtest.mtgAvailable and not industrialtest then
+if industrialtest.mtgAvailable and not industrialtest.mods._3dArmor then
 	error("IndustrialTest requires 3D Armor when used with Minetest Game")
 end
 
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 7983fda..1f20582 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -74,3 +74,8 @@ dofile(modpath.."/cables.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/mapgen.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/uu_matter_crafts.lua")
 dofile(modpath.."/crafts.lua")
+
+-- compatibility with other mods
+if industrialtest.mods.pipeworks then
+	dofile(modpath.."/compat/pipeworks.lua")
+end
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index 52477e1..543305a 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name=industrialtest
 description=Adds various machinery
-optional_depends=default,bucket,3d_armor,mcl_core,mcl_copper,mcl_armor,mcl_deepslate,mcl_nether,mcl_buckets
+optional_depends=default,bucket,3d_armor,mcl_core,mcl_copper,mcl_armor,mcl_deepslate,mcl_nether,mcl_buckets,pipeworks
 author=IndustrialTest Team
 title=IndustrialTest
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