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Belt conveyors are the primary conveying machinery in many industries, as they offer numerous advantages during the transportation of materials; for this reason, they are favored by companies during the process of storing and retrieving products. However, there are quite a few problems that arise during the material transportation process using belt conveyors, such as belt deviation and material spillage. These issues have a significant impact on the efficiency of belt conveyors. Today, let’s discuss the common faults that occur during the operation of belt conveyors and the solutions for them. The belt drifting issue that occurs during the installation of belt conveyors. First, the frame of the belt conveyor may become tilted; for example, the center line of the conveyor’s frame might deviate from its normal position, or one side of the frame might be higher than the other. All of these conditions can cause the belt to deviate from its intended path. Second, because the joints between the conveyor belts of a belt conveyor are not straight, the tension at the two ends of the belt differs. In such cases, the belt tends to tilt in the direction with greater tension, resulting in deviation. Third, the guide channels of the belt conveyor can also cause deviation. The rubber plates on either side of the guide channels exert different levels of pressure on the belt, resulting in varying resistances acting on the belt and ultimately leading to deviation. Deviation occurred during operation. First, after operating for a period of time, the drums and idlers of the belt conveyor accumulate some powder on them; over time this leads to an increase in the diameter of these drums and idlers. As a result, the tension at different points during operation becomes uneven, which causes the conveyor to deviate from its path. Second, aging and deformation of the belt in a belt conveyor can also cause misalignment. Third, the uneven weight distribution of various materials conveyed on the belt conveyor can also cause deviation. Fourth, the vibration of belt conveyors during operation is also a cause of deviation. Belt conveyors are a relatively common type of conveying machinery in production and daily life. Thanks to their advantages such as high conveying capacity, low power consumption, and the ability to handle various types of materials, they are widely used today. However, belt conveyors can also experience various faults during operation, such as belt deviation, belt slippage, and noise. To address these issues, it is necessary to take appropriate actions based on the causes of the problems.