Reference profile
- Designation
- AGMA
- Title
- AGMA Gear Rating, Design, and Lubrication Standards
- Issuing body
- AGMA
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Rotating Equipment
1
Overview
American Gear Manufacturers Association standards for gear geometry, rating, inspection, and lubrication.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Gear geometry
- Load rating
- Quality/accuracy grades
- Lubrication
- Inspection
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Gear rating & selection
- Quality grade specification
4
Technical Details
American Gear Manufacturers Association standards for gear geometry, rating, inspection, and lubrication.
Components: Gear tooth, Pinion, Gear material, Lubricant.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- AGMA rating methods underpin the gear capacity used by API 613/677 gear units.
6
Related Standards
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- AGMA
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- General Industry, Refinery, Petrochemical
- Content Status
- reviewed
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
This paraphrased summary is a discovery aid. Do not reproduce or substitute it for the copyrighted official publication or jurisdictional requirements.