An elevating column (4) for a mobile X-ray apparatus, wherein the column is preferably rotationally fixed in relation to a base (100) of the X ray apparatus, and the column having a plurality of segments, including: a first segment, having a first end and an opposite second end, arranged at the base with the first end, and a second segment having a first end and an opposite second end wherein the second segment is arranged at its first end with an overlap of the first segments second end and is moveable relative the first segment and a first elevation adjustment unit including: at least a first threaded elongate member fixed at one of the first and second segments, and a first threaded receiving element arranged at the other of the first and second segments, matingly engaged with the threaded elongate member for elevation adjustment of said column.
