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The PHOENIX Robotics lifting column extends the movement range of cobots with a precise vertical axis. It offers maximum stability, easy integration, and high flexibility for collaborative robot applications. 

The PHR lifting column is a modular, vertically movable lifting system consisting of three telescopic profile columns. These enable linear height adjustment of assemblies or loads in industrial applications, preferably for cobot robots. 

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Features & Benefits

The drive is powered by an integrated electric servo motor, which drives a fixed spindle via a gearbox. When the spindle is actuated, the first profile column moves upward. At the same time, a second, mechanically coupled movable spindle unit is synchronously guided, extending the third profile column. This creates a multi-stage telescopic movement.

Technical Functions:

  • Load capacity: up to 130 kg
  • Speed: up to 170 mm/s
  • Maximum stability: minimal deflection at maximum height under lateral load
  • Plug & Play integration: fully compatible with ABB, FANUC, and UR robots. Automatic recognition by the robot controller for seamless operation via a single interface.
  • Enclosed, low-maintenance design
  • Very high positioning and repeat accuracy
  • Duty cycle: 40% at maximum load and speed (higher duty cycle possible at lower values)
  • Safety features: safe shutdown with redundant wiring

Optional Features

  • Adapter plate 
  • Base plate 
  • Pendant control
  • Plug & Play software 
  • Special customer requirements 

PHOENIX Robotics – The lifting column for smart cobot applications

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The customer was looking for a solution to make material flow in packaging more efficient. 

The challenge was to automatically transport packages of different sizes from one station to the next without manual intervention. An operator packs the package, places it down, and sends a signal with the push of a button. 

The cobot moves into position on a linear axis, while the Phoenix Robotics lifting column handles the vertical movement. A 3D camera system detects the package size and adjusts the gripper arm accordingly. After picking up the package, it transports it to the next station. If the detected object does not match the expected part, an integrated pattern recognition system identifies this and adjusts the process accordingly. 

By using the lifting column, a cost-effective solution was implemented without major mechanical changes to the conveyor system. The lifting column performs the lift that a large robot arm could also achieve, but this option was not feasible due to the narrow conveyor layout. 

Who is the lifting column particularly suitable for?

System integrators

Expand your cobot cells without major modifications

Production managers

Optimize cycle times and automation levels

Cobot manufacturers

Offer certified accessories for vertical applications

Technical Data

Motor and Encoder

Condition Value
Voltage 48 V DC

Performance Data

Condition Value
Speed 125 mm/s (at payload 130 kg)
170 mm/s (at payload 70 kg)
Lift 800 mm
Duty cycle < 40 % / 10 min
Accuracy +/- 1 mm
(repeatability up to 0,5 mm)

Dimensions and Weight

  PHR70-800 PHR130-800
Weight approx. 50 kg
Base plate dimensions 200 x 200 mm
Lift 800 mm
Retracted height 859 mm
Extended height 1659 mm
Adapter plate for cobot depends on Cobot

Environmental Conditions

Condition Value
Ambient temperature 5 - 45 °C
Relative humidity 75 %
95 % for operation under  month

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Pfaff-silberblau - Lifting column with ABB Robotics

We are thrilled to announce that we recently participated at the ABB Robotics Ecosystem Program Workshop. Our team successfully delivered a first lifting column prototype that promises to create intelligent motion solutions for the Robotics market. 
Stay tuned for the next steps! We’re just getting started, and there’s so much more to come. Whether you’re a cobot manufacturer, a system integrator or a curious learner intrigued by the future, this is something you should not miss. 

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[Brochure] Robotics Industry Brochure EN [Brochure] Robotics Industrie Broschüre DE [Brochure] PHOENIX Hubsäule Broschüre Deutsch