DBH 5970 radial shaft seal — 44.45 x 75.28 x 6.35

DBH 5970 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 5970 and any equivalents.

The DBH 5970 is a radial shaft seal built to sit between a turning shaft and a stationary housing. It keeps lubricant where it belongs and keeps dust, water and particles out. Its three published measurements are a 44.45 mm shaft, a 75.28 mm housing and a 6.35 mm height, which place it in the Lt design. You will find seals of this type in pumps, electric motors, gearboxes and power transmission equipment, where the bearings need protection and the lubricant has to stay in place through continuous operation.

The code to work from is 5970, a radial shaft seal from the DBH brand. The published data is straightforward: shaft 44.45 mm, housing 75.28 mm, height 6.35 mm, Lt design. What the Lt designation tells you is that the seal combines a sealing lip with a metal case of low section, which suits a housing where there is not much depth to work with. Measure the shaft and the housing before you start, since even a few tenths of a millimeter of difference will stop the seal from seating the way it should.

Seals in this size range turn up in centrifugal pumps, electric motors, reducers, transmission shafts and process equipment running grease- or oil-lubricated bearings. In each of those spots the seal does two jobs at once: it holds the lubricant in and it slows the travel of contaminants toward the bearing. Equipment exposed to water splash or fine dust can also use it, as long as the lip material suits the fluid and the temperature the unit sees in service.

Selection comes down to peripheral shaft speed, service temperature and the lubricant in use. Lubricate the lip before the shaft goes in, and use a guide or chamfer so the lip is not cut or rolled during assembly. Press the seal in perpendicular to the shaft and apply force evenly on the metal case, never on the lip itself. If the shaft shows wear or grooves, look at a repair sleeve or a different size before you fit the new seal.

When you need an equivalent, pass along the number 5970 plus the shaft, housing and height you measured on the equipment. A photo of the old seal or of the housing, showing the brand and number, is also useful. With that information we can point you to the direct alternative in the same series or tell you whether a different section is the better route. Do not substitute by guesswork without confirming all three dimensions, because radial and axial fit is what keeps the joint leak-free.

MR Industrial Accessories supplies the DBH brand and can help you locate the right seal within its range of seals and oil seals. Send the number 5970 on WhatsApp or by email, or simply send the dimensions of your application, and the team will reply with a quote and, where useful, suggest equivalents.