Fabco-Air: Festo's Trusted Inch Brand for Precision and Performance

Fabco-Air is Festo’s premier brand in the inch-sized pneumatic market, recognized for its robust and innovative designs. Offering a comprehensive range of actuators, valves, air preparation products, and more, Fabco-Air meets the unique needs of industries relying on inch-based solutions.

With over 60 years in the pneumatics industry, Fabco-Air has dedicated decades to empowering our customers with high-performance machines. Renowned for compact, high-force pneumatics, our catalog also includes quality grippers, sensors, slides, and actuators, delivering simple solutions for complex applications.

Fabco-Air’s commitment to quality is reflected in our rich history, skilled team, and dependable products—providing industries with precision, reliability, and performance every step of the way.


FABCO-AIR QUICK SHIPWhen you can’t afford to wait, Fabco delivers.

Fabco-Air’s NFPA pneumatic cylinders combine rugged performance with rapid availability — so your equipment stays productive, and your timelines stay on track. In addition to our comprehensive NFPA offering, if you have a need for urgent delivery, for a nominal fee, Fabco-Air offers a quick ship program for a select set of sizes and options

The Fabco-Air quick ship program includes:
• 1 ½, 2, 2 ½, 3 ¼,4,5 inch bore sizes
• 10 mounting options
• Cushioned and non-cushioned
• Standard Rod
• Standard and Oversized Port
• Strokes limited to 24 inches
• Two-piece limit per order

When you need a quick shipment - Fabco-Air‘s NFPA cylinders are ready to ship the next day with orders received prior to 1:00ET. 


Fabco NFPA Cylinders

NFPA Series: Durable, Versatile Cylinders

NFPA pneumatic cylinders provide rugged, versatile performance with 17 mounting styles for easy interchangeability. Available with high-strength aluminum or stainless steel barrels, they withstand harsh conditions with hard-anodized bodies, steel tie rods rated to 100,000 psi, and long-lasting composite rod bearings.

Pre-lubricated with Magnalube-G® grease, these cylinders handle heavy loads and operate smoothly under high performance. Rated to 250 psi, they offer bore sizes up to 14 inches and strokes up to 99 inches, with a temperature range of -10° to +165°F.

F Series:  Cost-Effective, High-Performance Light-Duty Cylinders

Designed for light-duty, space-constrained applications, the F Series air cylinders offer exceptional performance and reliability. With 10 bore sizes from 9/16 to 3 inches and stroke lengths up to 32 inches, each model is fully interchangeable for seamless integration.

Built tough, the F Series features a durable 304 stainless steel cylinder tube, a polished 303 stainless steel rod, and a high-strength aluminum piston. Pre-lubricated for maintenance-free use, these cylinders ensure quick response and long-lasting performance with full-flow ports, wear-resistant rod bushings, and Buna-N U-cup seals.

The Original Pancake®: Compact, Reliable Air Cylinder

Invented in 1958, the Original Pancake® offers unmatched performance for short-stroke, low-profile applications in tight spaces. Made from solid bar stock for strength and precision, these cylinders feature a hard chrome-plated stainless steel piston rod and durable composite bushing for long life.

With bore sizes from 1/2 to 4 inches and strokes up to 4 inches, Pancake cylinders support up to 250 psi pneumatic and 500 psi hydraulic pressure. Options include magnetic pistons for sensing and non-rotating rods for precise alignment. Each cylinder is pre-lubed with Magnalube-G® for moisture and corrosion resistance.



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