Graco 111453 Ceramic Ball - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 9-3126

Industrial-grade ceramic ball for pump check assemblies on heavy-duty airless equipment. This aftermarket component replaces OEM 111453 with Bedford reference 9-3126, providing hard, wear-resistant sealing in abrasive and high-cycle applications.

Aftermarket Wear-Resistant Ceramic Industrial Duty

Why Choose This Check Ball

  • Dense ceramic sphere resists abrasion for longer seal life on pump seats.
  • Maintains pressure holding and fast prime/reciprocation on high-output pumps.
  • Direct interchange with the OEM reference for quick field rebuilds.

Colour cue: bright white ceramic ball; appearance can vary slightly by lot.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco Monark feed pumps (selected ratios) when the IPL specifies this ball.
  • Graco President feed pumps (selected ratios) where ceramic inlet/outlet balls are called out.
  • Graco King / Xtreme spray packages using Xtreme lowers that list the part in the bill of materials.

Always verify against your sprayer’s Illustrated Parts List (IPL) for exact placement (inlet or piston ball).

What This Product Fits

  • Graco Monark feed pump systems that specify the ceramic check ball (size “715”).
  • Graco President 10:1 / 30:1 class feed pumps where the parts list references this ball.
  • Graco King / Xtreme spray rigs with Xtreme lowers that list the ceramic inlet/piston ball.

Fitment above reflects published references for industrial Graco platforms; confirm your exact model IPL.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 9-3126
OEM Graco 111453 (often noted as “Ball, Ceramic, 715”)
FitsMonark / President feed pumps; King/Xtreme lowers when specified in the IPL
TypeCeramic check ball (inlet or piston location depending on model)
MaterialHigh-hardness technical ceramic for abrasion resistance
FunctionSeals against the seat to control one-way flow and hold pressure
PressureUse within the sprayer’s rated working pressure; follow OEM guidance
BrandAftermarket by Bedford Precision Parts; replaces Graco OEM

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve system pressure and lock out energy per the pump manual.
  2. Access the check valve cavity; remove the old ball and clean the seat pocket.
  3. Inspect the seat for pitting; replace the seat if wear patterns are visible.
  4. Drop in the new ball; reassemble with the correct spring/retainer orientation.
  5. Prime at low pressure and verify the pump holds pressure without backflow.

Real Installation Tip: When spraying zinc-rich or abrasive coatings, relieve pressure during pauses to keep particles from packing between the ball and seat.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Pump will not hold pressure or slowly bleeds down at rest.
  • Hard priming, surging, or cavitation sounds at the inlet.
  • Visible chips/flat spots on the ball or grooved seat surfaces.
  • Frequent drips at the drain when the unit is set to spray.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (9-3126)OEM (Graco)
InterchangePublished alternative to OEM 111453Factory original 111453
MaterialTechnical ceramic for abrasion resistanceTechnical ceramic per OEM spec
FitmentMonark / President pumps; King/Xtreme lowers where specifiedSame per IPL
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution

FAQs

Yes. Bedford lists 9-3126 as the aftermarket replacement for the OEM number shown above.
Depending on the model, it may be the inlet (check) ball or the piston ball inside the fluid section. Refer to your model’s IPL for exact location.
Industrial Graco platforms including Monark feed pumps, President feed pumps, and King/Xtreme lowers—only when the parts list specifies this ball.
Keep the seat clean, relieve pressure during long pauses, and replace the ball and seat together if pitting is present.
If available, orders ship from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, NY using your selected carrier/service.