Back Extensions

Lozier back extensions determine how your gondola back panel performs, and selecting the wrong depth or back style creates a merchandising problem that shelves alone cannot fix. Back extensions mount between the Uprites on island and wall sections, establishing the vertical surface behind your product. Depth must match your Base Bracket depth exactly or your shelves will not seat correctly against the back panel, leaving gaps that interrupt planogram alignment and compromise visual presentation.

Depth selection for Lozier back extensions follows the same logic as your Base Brackets. Health and beauty and HBC categories run on 13-inch depth back extensions. Drug and convenience store configurations typically use 16-inch depth. Grocery and general merchandise runs use 19-inch (19D) or 22-inch depth back extensions, and hardware and auto sections commonly specify 25-inch depth. Back extension style options include pegboard, slotwall, and solid Marteck panel backs. Pegboard backs accept standard peg hooks directly without additional hardware. Slotwall backs accept compatible inserts for hanging and bracket accessories. Marteck solid backs provide a clean surface finish and are the standard choice where product hangs from shelf overhangs rather than back panels.

The ordering detail that trips up most buyers is back style compatibility with existing Uprites. Lozier back extensions are sized by section width, 36 inches or 48 inches, and must match the width of the section they fill. Back extension height is specified independently of section height, and stacking multiple back extensions to fill a full section height requires the correct combination of heights to span from Base Deck to Top Rail without gaps. Finish code must match your existing installation. Platinum (PLT) is the standard light beige finish stocked at Lozier distribution centers. Charcoal (CHR) is the standard dark finish. Optional Catalog Colors carry an 8 to 10 week lead time and availability must be confirmed before ordering. Mixing finish codes across a gondola run creates visible color discontinuity that planners consistently underestimate until installation.

Call 800-934-6798 or email dan@rxshelving.com to confirm depth, back style, section width, and finish availability before placing your order.

Pegboard Back Extensions

515 variants

Marteck Back Extensions

509 variants

Back panel selection is the single decision that defines merchandising strategy for an entire gondola run: pegboard for hooks, Marteck for clips, slotwall for adjustable faceouts, and woodgrain for premium presentation.

Back types: P (Pegboard), M (Marteck), ME (Econo Marteck), W (Woodgrain), PW (Pegboard-Woodgrain combo), PM (Mirrored Pegboard), S (Slotwall), SI (Slotwall with inserts)
Heights: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, and 72in for single-piece configurations
Two-piece combinations: 78in (BE48+BE36), 84in (BE48+BE30), 90in (BE48+BE36), 96in (BE48+BE42), 108in (BE66+BE36), 120in (BE66+BE48)
Actual widths: 2ft = 22-17/32in, 3ft = 34-17/32in, 4ft = 46-17/32in
Pegboard back load: 150 lbs total per section (standard bottom rail), 350 lbs total (heavy duty bottom rail)
Maximum 10 lbs per individual peg hook regardless of bottom rail type
Standard finishes (Platinum, Charcoal, Cool White, Gray): 1-2 week lead time. Catalog finishes: 8-10 weeks.

Compatibility: Back extensions capture Top and Bottom Rail flanges at each end. For sections 78in and taller, two-piece backs are required with a Splicer Rail (RS) at the mid-height joint. A second Center Rail is required at 96in to 120in. Pegboard hook loads are governed by the bottom rail type: standard bottom rail = 150 lbs total per section, heavy duty bottom rail = 350 lbs total per section, with a maximum of 10 lbs per individual hook regardless of rail type. Slotwall (S/SI) backs require slotwall-compatible faceout hardware and are not compatible with standard peg hooks.

Designed for: Grocery store, C-store, drug store, and specialty retail gondola runs. Pegboard for standard hook-and-label layouts. Marteck for clip strip and specialty display. Woodgrain for premium general merchandise and home improvement aisles. Slotwall for faceout-heavy planograms. Mirrored Pegboard for high-visibility endcap feature positions.

Configuration Reference

Lozier back extensions are available in three back styles: pegboard, slotwall, and solid Marteck panel. Pegboard backs accept standard peg hooks without inserts. Slotwall backs require compatible slot inserts for hanging accessories. Marteck solid backs are the correct choice for sections where product hangs from shelf overhangs rather than the back panel surface.

Back extension depth must match the Base Bracket depth in the same section. A 19-inch depth back extension paired with a 16-inch Base Bracket will leave the shelf floating away from the back panel, misaligning the planogram. Confirm your existing Base Bracket depth before specifying back extensions for a retrofit or expansion order.

Lozier back extensions are specified by section width, either 36 inches or 48 inches, and by height. Filling a full section from Base Deck to Top Rail requires stacking multiple back extension heights in the correct combination. An incorrect height combination leaves a horizontal gap behind the product level, which is visible in open-back island configurations.

Platinum (PLT) and Charcoal (CHR) are the two standard Lozier finishes. Optional Catalog Colors require 8 to 10 weeks from order. Always confirm the finish code on your existing Uprites and Base Brackets before ordering back extensions for an active store. PLT and CHR are not interchangeable in a finished installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which depth to order for Lozier back extensions?

Match the back extension depth to your existing Base Bracket depth in the same section. If your Base Brackets are 19-inch depth, order 19-inch depth back extensions. Mismatched depths cause shelves to sit away from the back panel and break planogram alignment.

What is the difference between pegboard, slotwall, and Marteck back extensions for Lozier gondola sections?

Pegboard backs accept standard peg hooks directly into the panel surface. Slotwall backs require compatible inserts to accept hanging accessories. Marteck solid backs provide a clean finished surface and are used in sections where product hangs from shelf overhangs rather than the back panel itself. The correct choice depends on your merchandising method, not section type.

Lozier back extension finish compatibility with existing gondola run

Back extensions must match the finish code of your existing Uprites and rails. Platinum (PLT) is the standard light beige finish and Charcoal (CHR) is the standard dark finish. Mixing PLT and CHR in a continuous gondola run creates visible color breaks that are difficult to correct after installation.

Lozier back extension height stacking for full section coverage

A single back extension height rarely spans a full gondola section from Base Deck to Top Rail. Stacking two or more back extensions is standard practice, and the height combination must add up precisely to avoid horizontal gaps behind the product level. Confirm your section height before specifying individual back extension heights in your order.