DBH 5596 radial shaft seal — 38.1 x 53.97 x 11.11

DBH 5596 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 5596 and any equivalents.

The DBH 5596 is a single-lip radial shaft seal that presses into a housing and rides against a rotating shaft. It keeps lubricant where it belongs and keeps dust, water and particles out, which is what protects the bearings and bushings in the assembly. Its standardized dimensions make it a practical choice where axial room is tight and the seal needs to be swapped out without a major teardown.

The designation on this item is 5596, and it belongs to the DBH radial shaft seal line. Reading the size off the code: shaft 38.10 mm, housing bore 53.97 mm, height 11.11 mm. The Mz design means a spring-loaded lip in a metal body sized for press fitting. Those three measurements control the fit on both sides of the joint, so confirm them with a caliper before you commit to an order.

Seals in this size range turn up in gearboxes, pumps, electric motors, mixers and transmission equipment, as well as in agricultural machinery, conveyors and hydraulic systems where a shaft spins inside a stationary housing. The job is always the same: hold the oil or grease in, keep contaminants out, and spare the bearings from the wear that leads to unplanned downtime.

Correct selection starts with matching the shaft and bore diameters to the values listed here. Lubricate the lip before installation and make sure the shaft is free of burrs, since a scratched surface or a seal pressed in at an angle will leak even when it is brand new. On equipment that runs with heavy vibration or elevated temperature, it is worth reviewing the lip material and spring type before you replace the part.

To quote an equivalent, send part number 5596 together with the shaft, housing and height dimensions. That is enough for us to check for a compatible option within the DBH line or from the other brands we supply. Telling us the equipment and the mounting position also helps, so the replacement does not fail because of a small profile difference.

MR Industrial Accessories LLC carries the DBH brand within its seals and oil seals range. Send part number 5596 and the assembly dimensions on WhatsApp, and we will come back with the option that fits your equipment.