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A belt conveyor is composed of a frame, drive system, active lifting mechanism, idler rollers, conveyor belt, and other components. Conveying equipment is suitable for transporting, loading/unloading, stacking, and transferring bulk or packaged grains as well as small-particle materials. It can also be used with multiple units connected in series or in combination with other machinery. A mesh belt conveyor is used for the continuous transport of materials along a fixed route; it is also known as a mesh belt transmission line or mesh belt assembly line. Conveyor belts can be used for transporting materials horizontally, at an angle, or in a straight line; they can also be used to create structured transportation systems. By using different types of conveyor belts, it is possible to manufacture specialized equipment for various applications such as bottle storage stations, elevators, sterilization units, vegetable washing machines, bottle cooling machines, and meat transportation systems. Considering the stress levels exerted on the conveyor belts, the maximum length of a single conveyor line is generally no more than 20 meters. Factors affecting the productivity of belt conveyors: 1. Regarding the actual productivity of belt conveyors with a rigid sequential combination transport system, productivity increases as the number of conveyor units increases, but it is not a simple proportional relationship. When the number of units reaches a certain level, adding more belt conveyors actually results in a decrease in productivity. Primarily, the loss of cycle time is the main factor affecting productivity. 2. Regarding flexible conveyor belt conveyors, as the number of conveyors increases, productivity rises rapidly at first, then slows down until it stabilizes. Under the condition of losing the same amount at off-cycle times, the productivity of flexible conveyor belts with active drive systems is always higher than that of rigid conveyor belts. 3. Regarding semi-flexible belt conveyors, the number of sections also has an impact on productivity. When segmenting the conveyor belt conveyor, it should facilitate reducing losses during periods outside the cycle in order to improve productivity. Ways to improve the productivity of belt conveyors: To increase the productivity of belt conveyors, it is necessary to carefully analyze the key factors that affect productivity, and then take appropriate measures to overcome the unfavorable factors. Use relevant advanced equipment to improve the reliability of the equipment itself and reduce adjustment and repair time. A continuous belt conveyor is used to minimize or eliminate auxiliary operation time as much as possible. The transportation process, which requires a longer amount of time, can be completed in parallel using several belt conveyors, or it can be carried out across multiple workstations in a combined manner. Regularly inspecting and maintaining equipment can reduce the number of malfunctions it experiences. Regular maintenance of the equipment helps to reduce the number of incidents involving the conveying equipment. Establish the necessary proactive detection system. By carrying out proactive diagnosis, proactive elimination, proactive reporting, and proactive protection, downtime losses caused by incidents can be reduced. Improve the operational and management skills of producers and organizers, and minimize the impact caused by human factors.