Graco Fire-Ball 425 50:1 Grease Pump, 400 lb Topper-Inductor Package #226018
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| Part Number | 226018 |
| Package Type | Fire-Ball 425 50:1 grease pump package — Stationary Supply Topper-Inductor (400 lb) |
| Ratio | 50:1 |
| Pump Part Number | 205395 (Fire-Ball 425 50:1 pump, 400 lb drums) |
| Package Working Pressure | 4,000 psi (276 bar / 27.6 MPa) — stated for this package in the manual |
| Maximum Package Air Pressure | 80 psi (0.55 MPa, 5.5 bar) |
| Dispense Kit | 205102 (3/8 in. × 6 ft fluid hose 109163; fittings 156859 / 196220 / 205528; 1/2 in. × 6 ft air hose) |
| Pump Support | 204461 |
| Elevator | 204385 |
| Inductor Plate | 205699 |
| Base | 205339 |
| Air Regulator | 104266 (1/2 in.) with gauge 100960 — ordered separately |
| Instruction Manual | 306556 (Rev U, March 2025) |
| Package Weight (approx., shipped) | 188.0 lb |
| UPC | 633955056053 |
| Air Inlet / Fluid Outlet | 1/2 in. NPT(F) / 3/8 in. NPT(F) |
| Pump Maximum Fluid Working Pressure | 7,500 psi (517 bar / 51.7 MPa) |
| Air Motor Effective Diameter | 4.25 in. (108 mm) |
| Free Flow Rate @ 100 psi | 9 lb/min (4.1 kg/min) approximate |
| Continuous Duty Flow Rate | 3.35 lb/min (1.52 kg/min) |
| Output per Cycle / Cycles per Pound | 1.06 oz (30 g) / 15.1 |
| Pump Air Operation Range | 40 psi to 150 psi (pump rating) |
| Annual Usage Rating | 20,000+ lb (9,072+ kg) |
| Typical Fluid | Grease up to NLGI #2 |
Graco Fire-Ball 425 50:1 Grease Pump, 400 lb Topper-Inductor Package #226018
The Graco #226018 is the Fire-Ball 425 50:1 topper-inductor package for 400 lb (180 kg) drums — the stationary system that attacks the two classic bulk-room problems at once: grease waste and drum changes. An inductor plate (205699) rides down inside the drum with the pump intake through it, so the pump pulls from a clean column of grease instead of a drum full of introduced air; a pneumatic elevator (204385) raises and lowers the whole topper assembly so drum changes are a lift, not a disassembly; and it all sits on the base (205339) with the pump support (204461) carrying the Fire-Ball 425 50:1 pump 205395.
On the numbers: the package is rated 4,000 psi (276 bar) maximum fluid working pressure at 80 psi maximum air — stated explicitly for this package in Graco's Topper Units manual 306556U. The 50:1 pump behind it is the volume profile — 9 lb/min free flow, 3.35 lb/min continuous duty, 4.25 in. air motor. One naming note straight from Graco's own manual: 306556U lists this package under the pump's legacy name, '50:1 President' — same package number 226018, same 4,000 psi / 80 psi ratings, and the current catalog lists it with the Fire-Ball 425 pump. The manual also carries the operating rules that matter: a bleed-type master air valve is required, the inductor plate's air-assist lifts it into place, and the pump must never run dry.
What the Package Includes
- Fire-Ball 425 50:1 pump 205395 (400 lb drum pump)
- Dispense kit 205102: 3/8 in. × 6 ft fluid hose (109163), fittings 156859/196220/205528, 1/2 in. × 6 ft air hose
- Topper hardware: pump support 204461, elevator 204385, inductor plate 205699, base 205339
- Air regulator 104266 and gauge 100960 are specified but must be ordered separately
Not the Right Package If
- You want the plain cover-mounted stationary arrangement — that is 225781 (same pump and kit, minus the topper hardware)
- The drum rides in a truck — the lube truck package is 222075
- You want forced-feed RAM dispensing for extreme-viscosity grease — the 50:1 RAM package is 244905
- You need the 75:1 ratio with an inductor — Graco's 75:1 inductor package is 244637
Questions Shops Ask
What does the inductor plate actually do?
It rides inside the drum with the pump intake through it, so the pump draws from a controlled grease column — less introduced air, less waste, cleaner priming. An air-assist lifts the plate and a vent knob releases trapped air, per the manual.
Why does Graco's manual call this a President?
306556U lists 226018 under the pump's legacy name — '50:1 President.' Same package number, same 4,000 psi / 80 psi ratings; the current catalog carries the same package on the Fire-Ball 425 50:1 pump (205395). Match the package number and the numbers line up either way.
What air supply does it need?
A 1/2 in. NPT(F) inlet, a bleed-type master air valve (required by the manual), and the 104266 regulator with 100960 gauge ordered separately. Max air for this package is 80 psi per manual 306556U — the draft's 150 psi figure was the pump's air-range top, not the package limit.
How does it ship?
A topper assembly plus pump and kit, heavy freight. Call (817) 865-3707 for a freight quote before you order.
Why Buy from Alamo
- We know the whole Fire-Ball 425 package line. Supply, cover-mount, lube truck, RAM and topper-inductor — we match the system to your bulk room, not the other way around.
- Inductor systems live or die on the details. We confirm the drum size, air setup and the separately-ordered regulator before the order ships.
- Freight handled. Call (817) 865-3707 for a quote before you order.
Fitment & Setup
This is the 50:1 topper-inductor configuration for 400 lb drums (pump 205395, elevator 204385, inductor plate 205699, base 205339, pump support 204461). Max air 80 psi per manual 306556U; the regulator 104266 with gauge 100960 must be ordered separately, and the manual's operating rules apply: bleed-type master air valve, never run the pump dry. For the plain stationary arrangement use 225781; for the 75:1 inductor use 244637.
Need help matching the right Graco package to your bulk room? Call Alamo Equipment at (817) 865-3707.
Part numbers: 226018
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