Graco 224457 Live Swivel - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 12-2485

Improve hose handling and reduce wrist load with this leather-packed live swivel that installs between the hose and spray gun for smooth rotation. It replaces Graco 224457 and is supplied as Bedford 12-2485, giving you a 1/4 in NPSM male-to-female joint rated to 3,600 psi for everyday contractor use. The swivel is suitable for most Graco airless guns that accept 1/4 in connections, helping maintain steady patterns while minimizing hose twist in tight spaces.

Aftermarket Leather-Packed Contractor Duty

Why Choose This Live Swivel

  • 1/4 in NPSM M/F swivel joint for free gun movement and easier hose management.
  • Leather-packed design for smooth rotation under typical airless pressures up to 3,600 psi.
  • Aftermarket alternative cross-referenced to the OEM listing for quick selection.

Finish: Natural metal (steel/brass tone varies by lot); wipe light oil film before use.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco Contractor / Contractor PC and FTx guns that accept a 1/4 in swivel at the inlet.
  • Common accessory on Graco Magnum consumer sprayers to ease wrist strain.
  • Most airless rigs where the parts list calls out the OEM swivel and 1/4 in NPSM threads.

Always confirm gun thread type and the exact callout in your model’s IPL before ordering.

What This Product Fits

  • Graco airless spray guns with 1/4 in NPSM male/female inlet - listed as a gun-hose swivel accessory.
  • Magnum-series sprayers commonly paired with this swivel to improve maneuverability.
  • Service replacements where Bedford 12-2485 is used in place of the OEM reference.

If your gun uses 3/8 in or different threads, select the matching swivel to avoid leaks or thread damage.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 12-2485 (cross-references to OEM listing).
OEM Graco 224457 (also shown as 224-457).
FitsAirless spray guns requiring a 1/4 in NPSM M/F gun-hose swivel (verify IPL).
TypeLive swivel, leather-packed rotation
MaterialMetal body with leather packing for smooth motion
FunctionProvides a swiveling joint between hose and gun to reduce twist and aid control
PressureMax working pressure 3,600 psi (248 bar) per OEM spec.
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket)

Route the hose to avoid tight bends at the gun inlet; inspect the swivel seats during reassembly.

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve pressure and lock the trigger per the gun manual.
  2. Verify 1/4 in NPSM threads; clean mating faces.
  3. Attach the swivel to the gun inlet, then connect the hose; do not cross-thread.
  4. Snug to spec; avoid over-tightening to protect seats.
  5. Pressurize and check for leaks; confirm free rotation under load.

Tip: Add a short 3/16" whip hose at the gun for even lighter handling on long rigs.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Stiff or gritty rotation even after cleaning.
  • Leaks at the swivel body or thread seats.
  • Excess hose twist causing pattern instability.
  • Visible damage or deformed leather packing.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (12-2485)OEM (Graco)
Fit & InterfaceCross-referenced to the OEM swivel for 1/4 in NPSM guns/hosesFactory gun-hose swivel per Graco accessory
PerformanceLeather-packed rotation suitable for 3,600 psi systemsSpecified 3,600 psi rotation performance
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution
ValueCost-efficient service optionOEM program

FAQs

Yes. Bedford 12-2485 is listed by distributors as the aftermarket replacement for the OEM reference noted in the specs. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
1/4 in NPSM male and 1/4 in NPSM female—install at the gun inlet between the hose and gun. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
3,600 psi (248 bar), per the OEM specification. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
It can be attached to most Graco airless guns and is often used with Magnum-series sprayers to improve maneuverability. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
A natural metal finish (steel/brass tone). Clean any light oil film from packaging before service.