ANSI/AGMA 6022: Design Manual For Cylindrical Wormgearing
According to ANSI/AGMA 6022-D19, wormgearing is found in applications "transmitting very small amounts of power up to 1000 HP (746KW) and 10 lb in (1.13 Nm) up to 3 000 000 lb in (339 000 Nm) output torques.". Worm speeds can extend up to 10,000 rpm. Worm gears provide very quiet operation.