Pancake Cylinders

Pancake Cylinders — New & Used

Pancake cylinders are compact, short-stroke air cylinders designed for limited-space pneumatic applications. Their flat profile provides powerful linear motion in automation, clamping, and positioning systems where traditional cylinders are too long. Available in single-acting and double-acting configurations, they offer high force output relative to their size, making them ideal for machine tooling, robotics, and assembly operations.

At Surplus Select, we carry a rotating selection of new and used OEM pancake air cylinders from trusted brands such as Bimba, Fabco-Air, SMC, Festo, Parker, and Numatics. Our inventory updates daily, offering surplus pricing on pneumatic actuators for OEM replacement, repair, and system builds.

Price Match — We match any authorized distributor on identical in-stock parts, so you can source parts at surplus pricing with distributor-level assurance.

Trade-In Credit — Have quality new surplus items? Trade them in for store credit toward the parts you actually need.

Fast U.S. Shipping — Most orders ship same or next business day from our U.S. warehouse to keep your line running.

Find Your Cylinder Fast (Search-First)

Search your part number (e.g., Bimba 031-DXP, Fabco 2A-50, SMC CDG1BN20).
No PN? Try specs: “2-inch bore 1-inch stroke cylinder” or “double-acting pancake actuator”.
Need a specific OEM? Add the brand (e.g., Festo pancake cylinder or Bimba flat cylinder).

Applications & Use Cases

Automation & robotics: Compact motion control for space-limited assemblies.
Clamping & holding: Ideal for tooling fixtures, presses, and positioning devices.
Packaging & manufacturing: Linear motion for pick-and-place, sealing, and eject operations.
Machine retrofits: Easy pneumatic replacements for older or bulky actuators.
Maintenance & repair: OEM-quality replacements for pneumatic equipment and systems.

Why Buy Pancake Cylinders from Surplus Select

New & Used Options: OEM air cylinders in multiple bore sizes and stroke lengths at surplus pricing.
Trusted Brands: Bimba, Fabco-Air, Parker, SMC, and Festo.
Compact Power: High-force, low-profile cylinders for tight-space automation.
Fast Shipping: Most orders ship same or next business day across the U.S.