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Compact pneumatic technologies for modern automation.

Fabco-Air delivers precision-engineered pneumatic cylinders, actuators, and air preparation equipment with short lead times and custom solutions. Built in the USA since 1958 —for USA companies— we are now backed by Festo’s global engineering excellence.
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Inventors of the Original Pancake®: The cylinder that changed an industry.

In 1958, Fabco-Air invented the Original Pancake® Cylinder — the compact, short-stroke powerhouse that redefined pneumatic design. Today, it remains the industry standard for reliability, space savings, and performance. Fabco-Air’s legacy is one of precision engineering and customer-focused innovation. Our products power automation systems worldwide — from high-tech cleanrooms to industrial assembly lines.

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Compact

Ultra-compact, short-stroke design

Strong

Rugged aluminum construction for long life

Adaptable

Custom strokes, mounts, and materials available

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Pancake® II

Direct Interchange Air Cylinder

Pancake® II cylinders deliver effective motion output with short strokes for space-limited applications and carry on the Pancake standards of quality, performance, durability and long life.
NFPA and OEM-NFPA FCQN Series

NFPA Pneumatic Cylinders, now includes 8" bore size

Versatile, interchangeable NFPA cylinders feature rugged construction and can replace other manufacturers’ NFPA units for greater design freedom. A feature-rich OEM-priced cylinder is also available.
F-Series

Direct Interchange Actuators

Ideal for light duty, space-constrained applications, economical F Series interchangeable cylinders do not compromise on performance, features or reliability.
MULTI-POWER®
Using only shop air pressure, Multi-Power® Air Cylinders deliver forces comparable to low-pressure hydraulics—from under a few hundred pounds to over 22 tons.
Pancake® II

Direct Interchange Air Cylinder

Pancake® II cylinders deliver effective motion output with short strokes for space-limited applications and carry on the Pancake standards of quality, performance, durability and long life.
NFPA and OEM-NFPA FCQN Series

NFPA Pneumatic Cylinders, now includes 8" bore size

Versatile, interchangeable NFPA cylinders feature rugged construction and can replace other manufacturers’ NFPA units for greater design freedom. A feature-rich OEM-priced cylinder is also available.
F-Series

Direct Interchange Actuators

Ideal for light duty, space-constrained applications, economical F Series interchangeable cylinders do not compromise on performance, features or reliability.
MULTI-POWER®
Using only shop air pressure, Multi-Power® Air Cylinders deliver forces comparable to low-pressure hydraulics—from under a few hundred pounds to over 22 tons.

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In your hands in 24hrs with Fabco FASTSM

There’s a speedy way to get popular cylinders when you need them. Fabco FAST℠ expresses small orders of our most in-demand interchangeable cylinders to you lightning-quick, with 24-hour shipping for common sizes and configurations. Fabco FAST℠ features F-Series corrosion-resistant, stainless steel cylinders, and they’re ready to ship!

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Food & Beverage

Washdown-Resistant Pneumatic Cylinders, Delivered Fast.
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Automotive

NFPA and ISO cylinders for high-cycle weld and assembly cells.
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Electronics and Semiconductors

Cleanroom-rated cylinders with non-lube operation.
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Packaging

Compact actuators and grippers built for continuous motion.
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Medical

Anodized and stainless designs meeting FDA/cleaning standards.
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Warehouse & Logistics

Washdown-Resistant Pneumatic Cylinders, Delivered Fast.
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Printing & Converting

Washdown-Resistant Pneumatic Cylinders, Delivered Fast.
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Over 50% of the products we manufacture are special items designed to solve unique customer application problems. If we don’t have an existing solution, Fabco-Air will design and prototype your solution within your time frame. Just fill out the form, and we’ll get your quote back to you within 2 business days.
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