Overload limiter, as you can understand from the name, it is used to protect the lifting system (crane,elevator,etc.) from overloads. It can be used to pull the cables or ropes to be pulled between two poles at the desired tension.
J boxes are used in scales or weighing systems where more than one loadcell is used, to safely transport the loadcell feed and the signals produced by the load cells to the indicator used for indicator or control purposes.