DBH 8897 radial shaft seal — 38 x 60 x 7

DBH 8897 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 8897 and any equivalents.

The DBH 8897 is a radial shaft seal designed to fit a 38 mm shaft, a 60 mm housing bore and a 7.00 mm installation depth. Its Lx configuration combines a metal outer case with a flexible sealing lip, so it holds lubricant inside while keeping dust and water out of rotating assemblies. You will find it in gearboxes, pumps, motors and other power transmission components where a shaft passes through a housing.

This seal carries the designation 8897. The three key measurements are shaft 38 mm, housing 60 mm and width 7.00 mm; you will also see them written as 38 x 60 x 7 mm. The Lx design refers to a metal-bodied seal with a single lip, intended for a cylindrical housing bore. The lip presses against the shaft with a controlled fit, which is what stops oil or grease from escaping and blocks contaminants from entering.

Common installations include gear reducers, centrifugal pumps, electric motors, rollers and general power transmission equipment. In each case the seal sits in a cover or housing and closes off the point where the shaft exits. You will also find it in machine tools, food processing machinery and similar assemblies where lubricant must stay in and bearings must stay protected.

Before fitting, confirm that the shaft measures 38 mm and the bore 60 mm, that surfaces are smooth and free of burrs, and that the 7.00 mm width matches the housing depth. Apply lubricant to the lip, then press the seal in squarely using a tube or press that contacts only the outer diameter. Do not strike the lip, and make sure the spring side faces the fluid being retained.

If the exact size is not what you need, or you are looking for a substitute, send us the code 8897 or the dimensions 38 x 60 x 7 mm. We can suggest alternatives from the same series or with similar characteristics, and we can also source a different lip design if your application calls for it. Our team helps you confirm the right choice.

To request a quote for the DBH 8897 oil seal, message us on WhatsApp at MR Industrial Accessories with the code. We reply promptly. If you need multiple units or a replacement, just mention it in your message and we will take it from there.