Graco 168517 Housing - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 12-1201

This precision housing supports the in-gun or manifold filter assembly used on select Graco spray systems, helping maintain clean fluid paths and consistent patterns. It cross-references Graco 168517 and is supplied as Bedford 12-1201 for a cost-efficient aftermarket alternative. Use it when servicing guns or manifolds that specify 168517 in their illustrated parts lists (IPLs) to restore secure sealing at the filter cavity and protect downstream components from debris-related wear.

Aftermarket Precision-Machined Contractor Duty

Why Choose This Housing

  • Direct aftermarket replacement for the OEM housing identified as 168517.
  • Supports filter retention and sealing to reduce tip clogging and wear.
  • Machined metal body for repeatable reassembly during routine gun/manifold service.

Color: Natural metallic body for easy visual inspection during service.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco spray guns and manifolds that list 168517 in their IPLs (e.g., assemblies paired with inline/gun filters).
  • Air-assisted and airless platforms that use Graco gun/manifold filters; confirm thread and cavity style before ordering.
  • Examples include Alpha/Alpha Plus AA gun documentation where the filter assembly references 168517 among serviced parts.

Always verify against your sprayer or gun’s parts manual/IPL for exact fitment.

What This Product Fits

  • Graco gun/manifold filter assemblies that specify 168517 Housing in the parts list.
  • Air-assisted/airless guns and manifolds documented with in-line filter kits where this housing retains the filter element.
  • Service kits and filter upgrades cited in Alpha/Alpha Plus AA gun literature; check your exact gun revision and kit BOM.

Consult your model’s IPL to match the housing callout number and any superseding notes.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 12-1201
OEM Graco 168517
FitsGun/manifold filter cavities on select Graco spray systems (verify by IPL)
TypeFilter Housing (gun/manifold)
MaterialMachined metal body
FunctionRetains filter element and seals the cavity to help prevent debris bypass
PressureUse within gun/manifold rated working pressure
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket)

If your assembly uses different filter lengths/mesh, match the filter, seal, and housing set per the manual.

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve pressure and lock the gun trigger; disconnect power as required.
  2. Open the filter cavity and remove the existing housing, filter, and seals.
  3. Clean the cavity, inspect threads and seats, and replace worn O-rings/seals.
  4. Install the filter element and seat the new housing squarely; tighten per manual.
  5. Pressurize and leak-check; test spray and confirm pattern stability.

Tip: Replace the filter screen whenever the housing shows thread wear or galling.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Stripped or burred threads preventing correct seating.
  • Persistent seepage at the housing even with new seals.
  • Filter collapse or repeated tip clogs due to bypass.
  • Corrosion/pitting inside the housing bore.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (12-1201)OEM (Graco)
Fit & InterfaceMatches OEM housing dimensions for listed assembliesFactory 168517 per Graco IPL
PerformanceSupports proper filter retention and sealingOEM specification
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution
ValueCost-efficient alternativeOEM program

FAQs

Yes—Bedford catalogs 12-1201 as the aftermarket replacement for Graco 168517. Verify against your specific model IPL.
Select Graco spray guns and manifolds with in-gun or in-line filter assemblies list 168517. Check your gun/sprayer manual to confirm.
No, this listing is for the housing only. Order filters and seals to match your manual’s parts breakdown.
Relieve pressure, clean the cavity, replace seals, then torque the housing per the manual. Always perform a leak check before spraying.
Guard/tip systems are independent of the filter housing. Match the housing to the filter cavity spec in your IPL and keep guard/tip per your gun model.