The Original Pancake^® air cylinder was designed in 1958, by Alfred W. Schmidt, the founder of Fabco-Air, Inc.  Over 6 decades later, the Original Pancake^® air cylinder from Fabco-Air, Inc., is still the leader in the compact air cylinder market. The Original Pancake^® air cylinder line is often imitated, but never matched regarding features, options, quality, strength, appearance, and longevity. In addition to the Original Pancake^® air cylinder, Fabco-Air now offers a complete line of pneumatic products, i.e., air preparation (filters-regulators-lubricators), slides, grippers, rotary actuators, crimpers, valves, and a comprehensive line of air cylinders.