Milwaukee 49-16-2653RX 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools

Designed for HVAC/R copper work, the Milwaukee 49-16-2653RX is a 1/2″ RLS® pivoting press ring that helps crews make clean, flameless copper connections in tight spaces. The pivoting head improves access around coils, hangers, and crowded racks, while a spring-loaded mechanism helps the ring seat quickly on the fitting. A built-in press blocking system helps prevent ring/jaw mismatch before the press, supporting consistent results on linesets and refrigeration piping. Manufactured from forged steel, the ring is sized precisely for 1/2″ RLS fittings and is compatible with both M18™ and M12™ FORCE LOGIC™ press tools when paired with the correct Milwaukee Ring Jaw (X4 for M18, X3 for M12). By replacing sweat and solder, technicians reduce hot-work steps, speed change-outs, and keep jobs moving on rooftops, in equipment rooms, and during service calls.

Whether you’re installing new equipment or handling repairs, this ring’s compact footprint, durable build, and guided alignment help deliver repeatable presses with fewer re-do’s. It’s a practical way to standardize copper pressing across crews already using Milwaukee’s FORCE LOGIC platform.

Milwaukee 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools At a Glance

• Dual-Platform Compatibility: Works with M18™ and M12™ FORCE LOGIC™ tools (with correct Ring Jaw).
• Pivoting Head: Improves reach and sightlines in cramped mechanical spaces.
• Flameless Copper Connection: Faster alternative to sweat and solder on copper tubing.
• Spring-Loaded Alignment: Centers quickly on the fitting to reduce setup time.
• Press Blocking System: Helps prevent ring & ring-jaw mismatch for reliable presses.
• Forged-Steel Construction: Built for long service life in daily field use.
• RLS® System Fit: Sized precisely for 1/2″ RLS fittings.
• Compact & Light: Easy one-hand alignment overhead or in-wall.

Markets

• HVAC/R Installation: Linesets and change-outs where open flame is restricted.
• Commercial Refrigeration: Consistent presses in kitchens, grocery, and cold rooms.
• Residential HVAC: Clean copper connections during service and retrofits.
• Facility Maintenance: Quick, low-disruption repairs across large sites.
• Industrial MRO: Repeatable joints during scheduled maintenance windows.
• Healthcare & Education: Flame-free work to simplify permitting and safety.

Copper press technology saves time and avoids the variables of sweating and soldering—especially in occupied buildings. The 49-16-2653RX focuses those gains on 1/2″ RLS fittings with a pivoting design that reaches around obstructions and a spring-loaded action that helps seat the ring fast. When paired with an M18 or M12 FORCE LOGIC press tool and the appropriate Milwaukee Ring Jaw, crews get controlled, repeatable presses without fire watch, flux, or lengthy cooldowns. The press blocking system supports correct setups before each pull of the trigger, and the forged-steel body stands up to daily use on rooftops and in mechanical rooms. For teams standardizing on Milwaukee’s platform, this ring provides predictable results, cleaner installs, and a straightforward path to faster service work.

Milwaukee 49-16-2653RX 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools Includes

• (1) 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring (49-16-2653RX)

Milwaukee 49-16-2653RX 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools Features

• Compatible with M18™ and M12™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tools
• Pivoting Functionality Delivers Greater Access in Tight Applications
• Faster Alternative To Sweat and Solder
• Durable Steel Rings Provide Outstanding Life
• Designed for Use with RLS® Fitting System
• Blocking System Prevents Ring & Ring Jaw Mismatch
• Spring-Loaded Ring for Quick and Easy Alignment to Fitting

Milwaukee 49-16-2653RX 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools Specifications

• Manufacturer’s Part #: 49-16-2653RX
• GTIN: 00045242401574
• Ring Size: 1/2 in (RLS)
• Series: M12 & M18
• Brand/Model Compatibility: Milwaukee FORCE LOGIC™ press tools
• Compatible Ring Jaws: 49-16-2659X4 (M18), 49-16-2459X3 (M12)
• Assembled Depth: 1.29 in
• Assembled Height: 2.56 in
• Assembled Width: 1.61 in
• Assembled Weight: 0.90 lb
• Package Height: 1.75 in
• Package Width: 8.50 in
• Package Depth: 12.00 in
• Package Weight: 1.03 lb
• Material: Forged Steel

Milwaukee 49-16-2653RX 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools Warranty

• Milwaukee’s 2 Year Limited Warranty

Why Customers Choose the Milwaukee 1/2″ RLS Pivoting Press Ring M18 & M12 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools

Crews choose this ring because it delivers flameless copper press connections where torches slow the job or aren’t allowed. The pivoting ring reaches around hangers and into tight equipment bays, and the spring-loaded alignment helps seat cleanly on the fitting. With the right ring jaw, it works on an M18 or M12 FORCE LOGIC press tool, so technicians can keep using the platform they already carry. For everyday 1/2″ RLS fittings, it keeps copper pressing consistent and efficient from rooftop installs to quick service calls.