Liebherr PHS Allround pallet handling system

PHS Allround pallet handling system

Configuring individual systems with standardized modules?
The PHS Allround from Liebherr makes it possible.

Liebherr automation for flexible manufacturing

In the PHS Allround, Liebherr offers a space-saving and flexible manufacturing system, even for small batch sizes. It automatically equips machine tools with machine pallets. The pallet handling system increases the machine runtime to up to 90 % and reduces unit costs by up to 40 %. Using the modular system, our customers can configure their system individually while still enjoying the advantages of a standard product: low price, fast delivery time, excellent replacement part availability.

Innovative flexibility in pallet handling

The PHS Allround gets its name from its unique capability of installing machine tools, setup stations, pallet storage locations or other devices on all sides: in other words, “all round”. This allows us to adapt the system layout optimally to your needs and space capacity.

Pallet handling in the smallest of spaces

When developing the product, it was ensured that the system would also be suitable for low hall heights. Nevertheless, it offers numerous pallet storage locations and enables unmanned manufacturing over a long period.

A special motion sequence of the lift module combines turning and telescoping. This saves both space and time and provides a particular advantage: front access.

Flexible automation, regardless of machine manufacturer

Some machines are very challenging to load – for example, machine tools with swivel rotary tables. Thanks to intelligent technological concepts, we can also automate these “problem cases” – even with front access. The advantage: Liebherr automation works regardless of the machine supplier and can also combine different machines in one system.

The product highlights of the PHS Allround:

Minimal downtimes due to front access

Our optional front access enables you to access individual machine tools at any time by decoupling them from Automatic Mode. The special feature is that neither the pallet handling nor the other machines are affected by this and can continue production without restriction. This allows us to maximize productivity even during manual activities or maintenance work.

A perfect workpiece changing device

With a double loader from Liebherr, your machine tools will become even more productive. In one motion sequence, a completely machined workpiece pallet is removed and new parts are fed into the machine. Because our double loader is so fast, you could even do without a pallet changing system to cut costs. Or you could combine machines with different pallet sizes in one system and make your flexible manufacturing system even more adaptable.

PHS Allround: twice as good

Even more autonomous thanks to tool management

Liebherr can do more than just workpiece handling: our Tool Handling System (THS) also automates tool management. Tools are managed in a central storage location and automatically distributed to the machines. With tool magazines on the floor (FSR) or above the machine column (TSR), the system offers two possibilities for improving your resource management and increases the productivity of your machine tools.

Software integration for pallet handling systems

Production that organizes itself? Our software solutions for controlling flexible manufacturing systems make the impossible possible. As a link for all the interfaces, our cell control performs horizontal and vertical integration. Thus, Liebherr supports you throughout the entire value creation chain.

Flexible automation – perfectly organized by means of order management

Order management is the core element of cell control. It ensures on-time production and, depending on the manufacturing strategy, just-in-time as well. The possibility of vertically integrating your ERP system enables orders to be generated directly according to your delivery times. The cell control then creates the appropriate working plans, checks the resources and guides the operator through the necessary steps.

Cell control: following the material flow step by step

After the cell control has terminated orders and subdivided them into task packages, it’s the operator’s turn to set up parts, organize resources and report back the status. The cell control conveniently ensures that nothing has been forgotten and all the deadlines have been met. The setup dialog with indications for workpiece clamping, for example, can be generated directly from the CAM.

Focus on process optimization

Are you not yet satisfied and do you want to enhance the productivity of your flexible manufacturing system even further? The cell control helps you to do so. Statistical evaluations enable conclusions to be drawn about optimization. In the event of malfunctions, you receive immediate information. Alarms are provided in real time in the desired channels, so that you don’t lose a second of your manufacturing capacity.

	PHS 800 Allround	PHS 1500 Allround	PHS 3000 Allround
Max. transport weight	800 kg	1,500 kg	3,000 kg
Max. transport weight with double loader option	2 x 600 kg	2 x 1,200 kg	Not available
Max. collision circle diameter*	Ø600 / Ø900	Ø900 / Ø1,400	Ø1,400 / Ø1,700
Max. machine pallet size	400 x 400 / 630 x 630	630 x 630 / 800 x 800	800 x 800 / 1,000 x 1,000
Shelf levels	2 to 3	2 to 3	2 to 3
Max. workpiece height (incl. pallet)	1,200 mm (2 shelf levels)	1,200 mm (2 shelf levels)	1,600 mm (2 shelf levels)
*The collision circle diameter designates the maximum permitted deviations of the machine pallet, including workpiece clamping and workpiece.

Systematic automation solutions

Our special strength: the excellent system and solution competence from Liebherr. We combine various products with our many years of experience in order to produce the right solution for you. This extends your options to include, for example:

automated setup
measuring processes (from SPC to 100 % check)
cleaning processes
automated tool management

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