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product_id: 46119809
title: "C-5-X Original Pancake Cylinder, Double Acting, Maximum Pressure of 250 PSI, 1/2\" Bore Diameter x 1/4\" Stroke"
brand: "fabco - air"
price: "$298.61"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
category: "Fabco   Air"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/46119809-c-5-x-original-pancake-cylinder-double-acting-maximum-pressure
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# 1/4" precise stroke with 1/64" tolerance Operates from -25° to +250°F reliably 1/2" bore diameter for compact power C-5-X Original Pancake Cylinder, Double Acting, Maximum Pressure of 250 PSI, 1/2" Bore Diameter x 1/4" Stroke

**Brand:** fabco - air
**Price:** $298.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡️ The OG Pancake Cylinder: Power-packed precision that fits where others can't!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** C-5-X Original Pancake Cylinder, Double Acting, Maximum Pressure of 250 PSI, 1/2" Bore Diameter x 1/4" Stroke by fabco - air
- **How much does it cost?** $298.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/46119809-c-5-x-original-pancake-cylinder-double-acting-maximum-pressure)

## Best For

- fabco - air enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fabco - air brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy:** Over 60 years of proven reliability and global application success
- • **All-Weather Ready:** Wide temperature range keeps you running from freezing cold to scorching heat
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Engineered for tight spaces without sacrificing strength
- • **Durability Meets Design:** Hard chrome plated stainless steel piston rod ensures longevity and sleek appearance
- • **Precision Stroke Control:** Ultra-accurate 1/4" stroke with minimal tolerance for flawless performance

## Overview

The Fabco-Air C-5-X Original Pancake Cylinder is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder featuring a 1/2" bore diameter and a precise 1/4" stroke with 1/64" tolerance. Designed since 1958 for ultra-compact applications, it boasts a hard chrome plated stainless steel piston rod for durability and operates reliably across a wide temperature range from -25° to +250°F. Trusted worldwide for its quality, strength, and longevity, this cylinder is the go-to choice for professionals needing powerful performance in tight spaces.

## Description

This, the original Pancake Cylinder, was designed in 1958 to satisfy the need for short stroke cylinders that would fit in very tight spaces. Today, with almost four decades of experience in thousands of cylinder applications around the world, The Pancake Line offers you far more than any of its imitators – more features and options – better quality, strength and appearance – and far longer product life.

## Features

- 1/2" bore, .25 rod diameter
- 1/4 Stroke, 1/64" Stroke tolerance
- Not switch ready
- Hard chrome plated stainless steel piston rod
- Temperature range –25° to + 250°F, prelubed with Magnalube-G Grease

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00N2SI18A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,166,378 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #963 in Pneumatic Air Cylinders |
| Date First Available | August 12, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
| Item model number | FAB C-5-X |
| Manufacturer | Fabco-Air |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 4 inches |

## Images

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*Last updated: 2026-05-10*