DBH 5188Sil radial shaft seal — 38.1 x 60.3 x 19.05

DBH 5188Sil belongs to radial shaft seal, part of our Seals range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for 5188Sil and any equivalents.

The DBH 5188Sil is a radial shaft seal built to keep lubricant in and contaminants out of rotating shaft assemblies. It measures 38.10 mm at the shaft, 60.30 mm at the housing bore and 19.05 mm in height, and it uses the Mx design: a main sealing lip plus a secondary exclusion lip. That second lip is what makes it a practical pick for gearboxes, pumps and transmission equipment running in dusty or wet surroundings.

Reading the code is straightforward. DBH identifies the line, 5188Sil is the item reference, and the three figures follow the usual seal order: d = 38.10 mm shaft diameter, D = 60.30 mm housing bore, h = 19.05 mm height. The Mx designation tells you the lip arrangement, so you know before you open the box that there is an extra exclusion edge working alongside the primary sealing lip.

Construction is conventional for this type of seal: the elastomer lip sits on a metal ring that holds its shape and lets you press it squarely into the housing. The secondary lip faces outward and takes the first hit from dust, water and particles, which is why the Mx version shows up in food, chemical and process plants where lubricant containment and cleanliness both matter. You will also find it on agricultural machinery and road equipment.

For a correct match, confirm the shaft and bore dimensions against your equipment before ordering. Shaft finish and tolerance affect how long the lip lasts, and a rough shaft wears it faster. At installation, coat the lip with the same oil or grease the system uses, drive the seal in with a proper tool, and deburr the housing first if needed.

If 5188Sil is not what you need, send the code or the dimensions 38.10 x 60.30 x 19.05 mm and we can look at close variants, other lip materials, or equivalents suited to your fluid and operating temperature. Quotes go through WhatsApp or email, and our team can help you confirm the choice before you install.

MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies seals, bearings, mounted units, power transmission components and maintenance tools to customers across the United States and in several Latin American countries.