An overload on a torque limiter will most likely cause?

In a torque limiter, its primary function is to protect machinery by preventing excessive torque from reaching the connected components. When an overload condition occurs, the torque limiter activates to disengage or slip, thereby allowing the system to prevent damage to more critical components like the motor or the shaft. This slippage is a safety mechanism designed to manage high torque situations without causing mechanical failure.

Selecting slippage as the outcome when an overload is experienced highlights the effectiveness of torque limiters in their role as protective devices. They respond directly by allowing a controlled amount of wear or slippage rather than allowing the force to transfer through to the motor or other parts, which might lead to more serious issues like motor kickout or bending of shafts due to overload stress.