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238/2238BQ cross-reference: F924, F724, 237Q, 1238WBQ | Replacement Intelligence

Manufacturer-published cross-reference

238/2238BQ

Sterling Electric SMR cross-table row · Match installed ratio · AGMA unit size 2.38 in center distance

PublisherSterling ElectricCheckedSep 21, 2026

Claim typePublished manufacturer cross-referenceRatioMatch installed ratioAGMA unit size2.38 in center distanceOpen source table ↗

Models printed in this source row8

Publisher targetSterling Electric238/2238BQ

Published comparisonBaldorF924

Published comparisonBoston GearF724

Published comparisonBrowning Raider237Q

Published comparisonFalk Omnibox1238WBQ

Published comparisonGrove GearBMQ824

Published comparisonLeeson IronmanBMQ824

Published comparisonMorse Raider237Q

What the evidence supportsClaim scope

Sterling Electric explicitly marks the listed competitor models "Yes" for interchange with 238/2238BQ at 2.38 in center distance in its 2000RA Style BQ Interchange Guide. Rows marked No are intentionally excluded.

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These model numbers appear together in the cited manufacturer-published cross-reference row.
Sterling Electric identifies 238/2238BQ as the target model in that published row.
The source associates the row with Match installed ratio and AGMA unit size 2.38 in center distance.

This page does not say

Every competitor model listed beside each other is independently certified as pairwise interchangeable.
Every installed accessory, bushing, motor mount, backstop, shaft, or screw-conveyor component will transfer unchanged.
The cross-reference removes the need to verify application torque, mounting, environment, and configuration.

Before treating it as a drop-in replacementVerification checklist

Ratio & speedVerify the actual ratio and required output speed.

Bushing / boreConfirm the installed shaft diameter and the required tapered bushing or bore arrangement.

AccessoriesCheck torque arm, backstop, motor mount, belt guard, screw-conveyor flange and drive shaft individually.

Torque & serviceConfirm continuous/peak torque, service factor, starts, shock load and thermal duty.

EnvelopeVerify center height, housing clearance and all mounting dimensions against the drawing.

EnvironmentConfirm lubricant, seals, ambient temperature, washdown/corrosion and hazardous-area requirements.

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