Island Sections

Lozier gondola island sections are the structural backbone of any freestanding floor run, and choosing the wrong depth or configuration at the planning stage creates downstream problems that are expensive to correct after installation. Island sections are double-sided and are ordered in two configurations. A Starter is a complete standalone section built from two Uprites, four Base Brackets, two Base Decks, two Closed Base Fronts, the Top, Center, and Bottom Rails that tie the frame together, and two Back Extension panels, finished with Uprite End Trim and Base End Trim on the exposed end. An Add-On section shares the neighboring section's end frame, so it drops one Uprite, two Base Brackets, and the end trim while keeping its own decks, fronts, rails, and back panels. Order one Starter to begin a run, then one Add-On for each additional section. Section widths of 24, 30, 36, and 48 inches are available, with heights ranging from 48 to 96 inches per catalog.

Depth selection for Lozier island gondola sections follows product category, not preference. The 13-inch depth is the standard specification for health and beauty care and HBC categories, where facing count per linear foot matters more than cubic capacity. The 16-inch depth serves drug and convenience store configurations. Grocery and general merchandise runs typically use 19-inch (19D) or 22-inch depths, while hardware and auto parts categories require the 25-inch depth to accommodate bulkier carton-forward product. All five depths, 13, 16, 19, 22, and 25 inches, are available. Base Bracket depth must match the section depth in every section of a run, and Base Decks are depth-specific, not interchangeable across configurations.

Island section frames are ordered in a metal finish that is selected separately from the back panel style. Platinum (PLT), a light beige, is the standard default and the most common finish in existing United States retail installations, followed by Charcoal (CHR) and Cool White (W08). These standard finishes ship on the shortest lead time. The catalog's default back panel is Pegboard, shown by the P in the section SKU, which is a back style and not a finish. Optional Catalog Colors are available on request and carry an 8 to 10 week production lead time, so confirm the finish on your existing Uprites before ordering when matching an established store.

Call 800-934-6798 or email dan@gondolafixtures.com to confirm current lead times, verify depth and height combinations against your existing Uprite slot pattern, and get shelf and accessory recommendations matched to your product category.

Island sections are the core revenue-producing fixture in any freestanding run: the depth, height, and bracket type you specify here sets the ceiling on facing density, back type flexibility, and total load capacity for every bay in the run.

Widths: 2ft (24in), 30in, 3ft (36in), and 4ft (48in)
Heights: 48 to 96in
Depths: 13 to 25in per side (13in depth not available with Heavy Duty brackets)
Base types: 06 Standard Base (8in height) or LB Low Base (6in height)
Bracket types: S (Spring Locking) or HD (Heavy Duty, requires HD uprite)
Back panel options: P (Pegboard), M (Marteck), ME (Econo Marteck), W (Woodgrain), PW, PM (Mirrored Pegboard), S (Slotwall), SI, or NBR (No Back Required)
Closed Base Front (CBF) required on all island sections
Standard L-Line unbalanced load limits per Lozier install document 01-13P: 12,000 in-lbs with 06 base brackets, 15,000 in-lbs with LB low-base brackets. High Capacity (HC) Uprite systems raise the unbalanced limit to 35,000 in-lbs. Extension Uprite installations carry a separate 2,500 in-lbs limit for shelves above the splice joint -- see install PDF 10-19.

Compatibility: Island sections terminate naturally at the last section's own uprites -- no separate end-cap product is required. Closed Base Front (CBF) panels are included with each island section (two per section, one for each aisle side) and do not need to be ordered separately. Back panel type, bracket type, and depth must match across all sections in a continuous run for structural alignment. Heavy Duty (HD) brackets require an HD uprite and are not compatible with the 13in depth configuration. For sections 78in and taller, two-piece back panels are required with a Splicer Rail at the mid-height joint.

Designed for: Center-aisle gondola runs in grocery, C-store, drug, and general merchandise formats. High-volume category aisles, planogram-reset programs, and any layout where bilateral facing density, back panel flexibility, and maximum load capacity per bay are the primary fixture performance requirements.

Configuration Reference

Lozier island sections in this catalog are available in section widths of 24, 30, 36, and 48 inches, with heights of 48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, and 96 inches. All sections use the standard Lozier one-inch Uprite slot pattern, which allows shelf height adjustment in one-inch increments without tools or additional hardware.

Island section frames are ordered in a metal finish selected separately from the back panel. Platinum (PLT), a light beige, is the standard default, with Charcoal (CHR) and Cool White (W08) also stocked as standard finishes on the shortest lead time. Pegboard (the P in the section SKU) is the catalog default back style, not a finish. Optional Catalog Colors carry an 8 to 10 week production lead time.

Lozier island section depth determines Base Bracket and Base Deck sizing for the entire run. Depths of 13, 16, 19, 22, and 25 inches are available (13-inch not available on HD). Base Decks and Base Brackets are depth-specific components and cannot be mixed across different depth specifications within a single section without voiding rated load capacity.

Sections are ordered as Starter or Add-On. A Starter is a complete standalone section with both end frames; an Add-On shares the neighboring section's end Uprite and drops one Uprite, two Base Brackets, and the end trim. Tilt-In (TL) and Drop-In (DL) shelves are the two standard shelf styles compatible with Lozier island Uprites, and shelf depth must match or be shallower than the section depth ordered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which gondola island section depth to order for my store?

Depth selection follows your product category. The 13-inch depth is standard for health and beauty care, 16-inch for drug and convenience, 19-inch and 22-inch for grocery and general merchandise, and 25-inch for hardware and auto parts. When in doubt, measure the deepest product you plan to front-face on the shelf and add at least two inches for label and price strip clearance.

What is the difference between a Tilt-In and a Drop-In Lozier shelf for island sections?

A Tilt-In (TL) shelf hooks into the Uprite slot at an angle and then tilts flat, locking in place without tools. A Drop-In (DL) shelf slides straight down into two brackets that are pre-installed on the Uprite. Tilt-In is the more common configuration for retail gondola runs because it allows faster height adjustment during resets without removing product from adjacent shelves.

Do Lozier Base Brackets need to match the island section depth?

Base Brackets are depth-specific and must match the island section depth in every section of the run. Ordering a 19-inch (19D) island section with a 16-inch Base Bracket reduces load-bearing capacity and creates a front-overhang condition that fails Lozier's installation specifications. Always confirm Base Bracket depth matches section depth before placing a mixed-component order.

What is the difference between a Starter and an Add-On island section?

A Starter is a complete, freestanding section with both end frames: two Uprites, four Base Brackets, two Base Decks, two Closed Base Fronts, a full set of rails, two back panels, and end trim on the exposed end. An Add-On attaches to an existing section and shares that section's end Uprite, so it comes with one Uprite, two Base Brackets, and no end trim, which is why an Add-On costs less than a Starter. Order one Starter to begin a run, then one Add-On for each additional section.