Graco 238564 Tip Filters - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 55-2458

Maintain cleaner patterns and reduce tip blockage on compatible Graco spray setups. This aftermarket pack replaces 238564 with Bedford 55-2458 60-mesh screens designed to intercept debris at the tip for a smoother finish.

Aftermarket Precision-Machined Industrial Duty

Why Choose These Tip Filters

  • 60-mesh stainless screen helps protect tips from nuisance particles.
  • Supports smooth fan edges and consistent film build.
  • Economical 25-pack for shop or field service kits.

Color note: Filter screen is metallic; carrier pieces may vary by lot. Use with the correct guard/holder shown in your manual.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco spray guns, tip guards, extensions, and wands that accept screw-in tip screens/filters.
  • Systems where the parts list calls out “Tip Filter, 60-mesh, 25x” for surface prep or architectural coatings.
  • General use with latex/alkyds when a coarse screen is specified to reduce clogging risk.

Always match the mesh and holder style listed for your specific guard or extension.

What This Product Fits

  • Graco assemblies that explicitly specify 238564 Tip Filter (60-mesh, 25-pack) in their parts lists.
  • Tip filter holders on selected Graco tip guards and spray extensions designed for inline tip screens.
  • Service kits referencing 238562/238563/238564 series tip filters for debris control at the orifice.

Reference your gun/guard/extension manual to confirm the tip filter series and mesh before purchase.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 55-2458
OEM 238564 (Tip Filter, 60-mesh, 25-pack)
FitsGraco tip guards/holders and extensions that use screw-in tip screens
TypeTip screen / tip filter (inline at spray tip)
MaterialStainless mesh screen with carrier
FunctionCapture debris before the orifice to support uniform spray and reduce spitting
PressureUse within gun/guard rated working pressure
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket)

Graco catalogs list 238564 as 60-mesh tip filter; Bedford cross 55-2458 is the 25-pack equivalent. Sources: Graco/Bedford catalogs.

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve pressure and engage trigger lock; follow equipment lockout steps.
  2. Remove tip and guard/holder; extract the old screen from the holder or extension.
  3. Inspect the seat/bore for damage; clean any cured coating.
  4. Insert new screen fully in the correct orientation (per manual/holder style).
  5. Reassemble guard and tip; test with water/solvent and verify pattern quality.

Tip: Choose mesh for the coating: 60-mesh for thicker materials; finer meshes for clear or light-bodied coatings as specified.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Frequent tip clogs or a fuzzy fan edge.
  • Visible deformation, dents, or collapsed screen.
  • Reduced flow with a clean pump and hose filter.
  • Discoloration or hardened residue that cannot be flushed.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (55-2458)OEM (Graco)
Fit & InterfaceReplaces listed Graco tip filter calloutsFactory-specified tip filter
Mesh Options60-mesh (coarse) packAvailable in multiple meshes by SKU
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution
ValueCost-efficient maintenance stockOEM catalogue program

FAQs

Yes. Bedford catalogs list 55-2458 as the aftermarket cross for Graco 238564 (60-mesh, 25-pack).
Graco tip guards/holders and extensions that use screw-in tip screens. Check your model’s parts list to confirm the tip filter series and mesh.
60-mesh is commonly used for heavier coatings like wall paints and primers. Follow coating and equipment guidance for mesh selection.
This SKU is a 25-pack for maintenance stocking and jobsite spares.
If available, orders ship from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, NY using your chosen carrier/service.