DBH 8160 radial shaft seal — 12.7 x 28.5 x 7

DBH 8160 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 8160 and any equivalents.

A radial shaft seal from the DBH line, the 8160 keeps lubricant where it belongs and keeps dust and water out of rotating assemblies. Its working dimensions are a 12.70 mm shaft, a 28.50 mm bore and a 7.00 mm width, and it comes in the Lx design. MR Industrial Accessories supplies this brand and helps buyers match the right seal to the application.

Reading the number is simple: 8160 is the DBH reference, and the three figures that follow describe where the seal fits. Shaft 12.70 mm, housing 28.50 mm, width 7.00 mm. The Lx design means one lip with a spring, which is what keeps oil or grease in place on a turning shaft. The elastomer lip and the metal case are built to take constant rubbing, so this is a wear item: it gets swapped out once lubricant starts escaping or grit works its way in.

You will find seals of this size on small centrifugal pumps, low-power electric motors, gear reducers, fan shafts and belt or chain drives, as well as machine tools, washing equipment and irrigation systems. Whatever the machine, the job is the same: hold the lubricant inside and stop dust, water or particles from reaching the bearing or bushing. The compact cross-section makes it a common choice where there is not enough room for a thicker seal.

Before fitting one, confirm the shaft measures 12.70 mm, the bore 28.50 mm and the housing width 7.00 mm. The shaft should be clean, free of burrs and scratches, and lightly lubricated so the lip slides on without damage. Press the seal in squarely with a proper installation tube rather than a hammer, keeping it perpendicular to the shaft and away from the lip. If the shaft is already worn, a seal with the lip seated in a different position may work better. Speed, temperature and the fluid being sealed all affect the choice, so ask if anything is unclear.

Looking for a replacement? Send part number 8160 or your own measurements and we will search for a seal with the same shaft, bore and width, or propose another option from the DBH range. We can also cross the reference against other brands we carry. Dimensions, fluid type, operating temperature and the application itself all help us narrow the answer down.

To get a quote on the DBH 8160 oil seal, message the part number to MR Industrial Accessories on WhatsApp or by email. We answer quickly and can suggest equivalents. Oil seals, bearings, housings and chains are all part of what we handle, and our team is glad to help you pick the right part.