GRACO 204501 - Low Pressure Fluid Regulator, 20-160 PSI, 3 GPM, AL, Spring Type, 3/8 (F) x 3/8 (M), 1/4 (F) Port, Aluminum, 3/8 F inlet x 3/8 M outlet
Low pressure fluid regulator designed for precise pressure control in spray finishing applications. Features aluminum construction with spring-loaded regulation for consistent performance up to 250 PSI maximum pressure and 1000 CPS viscosity materials.
Specifications
- Flow Rate: 3.0 gpm maximum
- Thread: 3/8 F inlet x 3/8 M outlet
- Max Working Pressure: 250 PSI maximum, 20-160 PSI regulation range
- Material: Aluminum
- Max Viscosity: 1000 CPS
- Regulation Type: Spring
- Gauge Port: 1/4 F
- Gauge Included: Yes
- Series: Series H
- Spring Type: heavier spring
- Max Inbound Pressure: 250 PSI (18 bar, 1.8 MPa)
- Application: precise control of fluid in the regulated range
- Valve Stem Torque: 20 ft-lb (27 N•m)
- Valve Stem Back Off: 1/2 turn after torque
Features
- Spring-loaded pressure regulation for consistent control
- Aluminum construction for durability and corrosion resistance
- Integrated 1/4 F gauge port with gauge included
- Handles materials up to 1000 CPS viscosity
- 3.0 GPM maximum flow capacity
Applications
- Low pressure fluid regulation
- Spray finishing systems
- Material supply pressure control
- Paint and coating applications
Compatible Equipment
Related Parts
- 204500 - Low Pressure Fluid Regulator, 250 PSI Max
- 203831 - Low Pressure Fluid Regulator, 250 PSI Max
- 205425 - Low Pressure Fluid Regulator, 250 Max psi, 0-60 PSI Regulated Pressure, 3.0 GPM, AL, Spring Type, 3/8 (F) x 3/8 (m), 1/4 (F) Port
- 209030 - Low Pressure Fluid Regulator, 250 Max PSI, 5-100 PSI Range, 3.0 GPM, SST, Spring Type, 3/8 (F) x 3/8 (m), 1/4 (F) Port
- 222657 - Repair Kit 222657
Part of GRACO's low pressure fluid regulator family with various pressure ranges and flow capacities available Low pressure fluid regulator for professional use only. Has a heavier spring for precise control of fluid in the regulated range. Model 204501 is mentioned alongside model 208831 as being compatible with Repair Kit 222657. Service instructions indicate this model has specific components including outlet bushing (15) and counter-balance spring (29) that are unique to Model 204500 only, suggesting 204501 may have different configuration. Assembly instructions specify valve stem torque of 20 ft-lb and backing off 1/2 turn for model 204500, with 3/4 turn for other models.
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