Graco 286531 Reverse Tip 3-Pack - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 33-7531-3

Keep patterns uniform and clear clogs fast with RAC 5 reversible tips sized for medium-to-heavy coatings. This aftermarket 3-pack replaces 286531 and is referenced by Bedford as 33-7531-3, delivering a 0.031″ orifice with an approximate 10–12″ fan.

Aftermarket 0.031″ Orifice RAC 5 System

Why Choose This Reverse Tip Set

  • Matches OEM 531 output: ~10–12″ fan with 0.031″ orifice; flip to unclog and resume.
  • Aftermarket cross confirmed by Bedford listings for 33-7531 series (single and multi-pack).
  • Uses OneSeal style seat with the HandTite guard to control weeping at the tip nut.

Service cue: If fan edges “tail,” replace the tip and seat; worn tips raise pressure and reduce coverage.

Typical Compatibility

  • RAC 5 HandTite Tip Guard (243161, 7/8″ thread).
  • Graco SG2/SG3 spray guns supplied with RAC 5 guards.
  • Contractor sprayers and LineLazer units configured for RAC 5 tips/guards.

Confirm your guard family (RAC 5 vs RAC X) before ordering; RAC 5 tips do not fit RAC X guards.

What This Product Fits

  • Graco RAC 5 HandTite Guard 243161 on SG2 & SG3 guns (7/8″ thread).
  • LineLazer road stripers and contractor airless sprayers configured for RAC 5.
  • Any assembly whose IPL lists “RAC 5 SwitchTip, 531” (0.031″ / ~10–12″ fan).

Fan width varies with viscosity, tip wear, and distance - verify with a test pass before production.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 33-7531-3
OEM 286531 (RAC 5 SwitchTip, size 531).
FitsRAC 5 guards on SG2/SG3, LineLazer, and compatible contractor rigs.
TypeReversible airless spray tips (3-pack), RAC 5 family with OneSeal.
MaterialHardened tip insert with polymer handle; elastomer/steel tip seat.
FunctionApplies coatings; reverse to clear clogs, then return to spray position.
PressureTypical RAC 5 assemblies list ≈ 4050 psi max; follow your sprayer rating.
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket).

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve system pressure and engage the trigger lock per your sprayer manual.
  2. Verify a RAC 5 guard; seat the OneSeal and insert the tip with the arrow forward.
  3. Hand-tighten the guard; avoid overtightening to protect the seal.
  4. Test at low pressure; increase only until the fan is even without heavy edges.
  5. To clear a blockage, rotate 180°, trigger briefly, then return to spray position.

Tip: Keep spare OneSeal seats - replace at the first sign of weeping around the guard.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • “Cat-ear” tails or streaks even after pressure tuning (tip wear).
  • Higher pressure needed to atomize the same coating.
  • Fan narrowed from the labeled 10–12″ due to orifice erosion.
  • Persistent leaks at the tip nut indicating a damaged seat.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (33-7531-3)OEM (Graco)
Fit & InterfaceMatches RAC 5 guard geometry and 531 flowFactory RAC 5 531 tip
Orifice & Fan0.031″ orifice; ~10–12″ fan at standard distance0.031″ orifice; ~10–12″ fan
Working PressureRated for typical RAC 5 service (≈4050 psi)RAC 5 system rating
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York. Ships via Graco distribution
ValueCost-effective multi-packOEM single-pack options

FAQs

Yes. It is cross-referenced to the RAC 5 531 SwitchTip with matching orifice and fan. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
“5” ≈ 10″ fan (5×2), “31” = 0.031″ orifice—typical results are a 10–12″ fan depending on setup. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
RAC 5 tips fit the orange HandTite guard (commonly referenced as 243161, 7/8″ thread); they do not fit RAC X guards. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
If available, Bedford multi-packs ship from Bedford Hill, NY via your selected carrier/service. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
Primers, elastomerics, mastics, and high-build latexes are commonly paired with 0.031″ tips (verify with your coating data sheet). :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}