What tube sizes are compatible with this flaring tool?

The Ridgid 458M fits metric tubing sizes of 4 mm, 4.75 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, and 16 mm.

What flare angle does this tool produce?

It creates standard 45° SAE flares.

Which tubing materials can you flare with this tool?

It handles soft copper and aluminum, as well as steel, stainless steel, hard copper, and brass up to 0.9 mm wall thickness.

Does the 458M feature a ratcheting mechanism?

No, this precision model is non-ratcheting and uses a standard handle.

How does the tool ensure a smooth flare finish?

An eccentric cone rolls the material evenly, and an automatic clutch disengages at completion to smooth and iron the flare.

RIDGID 458 precision flaring device without ratchet action for 45° SAE flanges 4-16 mm - 50257

Name: RIDGID 458 precision flaring device without ratchet action for 45° SAE flanges 4-16 mm - 50257
Brand: RIDGID
SKU: 41470151
Price: 277.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: RIDGID 50257 | EAN 0095691502575

Recommended Retail Price €306.13

277.80 tax incl.

€229.59 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 20/10/2026

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 20/10/2026
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Delivered from Belgium

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Accurate flares with smooth finish

Practical benefits

Uniform walls without galling: The eccentrically mounted steel cone creates a rolling action, giving you smooth tube walls without surface damage.
Automatic clutch release mechanism: The integrated clutch releases automatically once formed to iron and smooth your completed flare.
Versatile Ridgid metric sizing: You can easily flare soft and hard tubing across metric sizes from 4 mm to 16 mm.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Ridgid 458m precision flaring tool, you produce accurate, leak-tight 45° sae flares on tubing from 4 mm to 16 mm. The eccentrically mounted steel cone creates a smooth rolling action that ensures uniform tube walls without galling or cracking. Once the flare is formed, the automatic clutch mechanism disengages to iron and smooth the sealing surface. Designed with a standard handle, it provides full control during HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing installations. You can reliably flare soft copper and aluminum, as well as steel, stainless steel, and brass up to 0.9 mm wall thickness.

Product information FAQ

€277.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Min. diameter: 4 mm
Max. diameter: 16 mm

Product description:

User-friendly - Ratchet lever reduces effort required especially in confined spaces
No adjustment required - Increases productivity
Durable - Eccentrically mounted, hardened steel flaring cone
Smooth fels edges - Lever clutch releases when fels are complete so that fels can be smoothed and finished
Versatile - Produces 45-degree flanges in sizes from 1/4"- 3/4"

Specifications:

Sizes: 4 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 15 - 16 mm

All Features

Min. diameter: 4 mm
Max. diameter: 16 mm

Brand RIDGID
41470151
EAN 0095691502575
Supplier number RIDGID 50257

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What tube sizes are compatible with this flaring tool?: The Ridgid 458M fits metric tubing sizes of 4 mm, 4.75 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, and 16 mm.
What flare angle does this tool produce?: It creates standard 45° SAE flares.
Which tubing materials can you flare with this tool?: It handles soft copper and aluminum, as well as steel, stainless steel, hard copper, and brass up to 0.9 mm wall thickness.
Does the 458M feature a ratcheting mechanism?: No, this precision model is non-ratcheting and uses a standard handle.
How does the tool ensure a smooth flare finish?: An eccentric cone rolls the material evenly, and an automatic clutch disengages at completion to smooth and iron the flare.