Wide-Angle Spray Pattern Control for Graco Airless Finishing Applications
Compatible Machines
- Selected Graco airless paint sprayers using RAC-style spray tip systems
- Graco Ultra handheld sprayers (model-specific tip housing compatibility)
- Graco UltraMax professional spray systems
- Graco contractor-grade airless sprayers with compatible spray gun assemblies
- Other Graco units supporting 173 series spray tips
Compatibility depends on spray gun and tip guard configuration. Always verify with the official Graco parts manual before use.
What is Graco 173617 Tip, Spray, 617, 40 Deg?
The Graco 173617 Spray Tip (617, 40°) is an OEM airless spray nozzle designed to deliver a wide 40-degree fan pattern for fast and even surface coverage in professional coating applications.
It provides consistent atomization and controlled material distribution, making it suitable for broader surface work where uniform finish quality and efficient application are required.
Key Function
The spray tip regulates fluid output and fan width, ensuring even coating distribution across larger surface areas.
- 40° wide spray fan for broad surface coverage
- Tip size 617 for controlled material flow
- Maintains consistent atomization quality
- Improves application speed on large surfaces
Installation Notes
The 173617 spray tip installs into compatible Graco spray gun tip housings. Proper seating ensures correct spray pattern formation and prevents clogging or uneven output.
Frequently Asked Questions
It delivers a 40° fan pattern for wide, even coating application on larger surfaces.
No, it is only compatible with sprayers and guns that support Graco 173 series spray tips.
It indicates orifice size and flow rate, affecting coating thickness and spray output volume.
Replacement is needed when spray patterns become uneven, oversized, or show visible wear at the orifice.
