Shelves (TL/DL)
TL vs DL Shelf Comparison
| Feature | TL , Tilt-In | DL , Drop-In |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Tilts in to engage the bracket | Drops straight down onto the bracket |
| Angular Positions | 2 positions: flat or 17 degree downslope | 3 positions: flat, 17 degree, or 30 degree downslope |
| 30 Degree Position | Not available | Available , steeper pitch for canned goods, bottled beverages, and gravity-feed applications |
| Load Rating (flat) | 300-500 lbs evenly distributed (varies by depth) | 300-500 lbs evenly distributed (varies by depth) |
| Perforations | 1/4 inch holes for clip-on accessories | Same as TL |
| Tag Molding | M13S, M35S, or none , accommodates 1.235 inch tag | Same options as TL |
| Available Widths | 2 ft, 30 in, 3 ft, 4 ft | 2 ft, 30 in, 3 ft, 4 ft |
| Best For | Standard gondola runs, dry grocery, general merchandise | Produce, beverages, any application requiring steeper shelf pitch |
TL shelves are the industry default for grocery and C-store gondola runs if you are configuring a run, start here.
- Available in 24, 30, 36, and 48in widths
- TL (Tilt-In): two angular positions flat or 17° downslope; installs by tilting front edge upward to bracket
- DL (Drop-In): three angular positions flat, 17°, or 30° downslope; drops straight onto bracket
- DL 30° downslope enables gravity-feed and steep-pitch merchandising the key DL differentiator
- Both TL and DL accept M13S and M35S tag molding for shelf-edge labeling
- Full depth range: 7, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 25, 28, and 31in (13–31in most common for standard gondola runs)
- Standard finishes (Platinum, Charcoal Black, Cool White, Gray, Silver, White): 1-2 week lead time
- Catalog finishes (specialty colors): 8-10 week lead time
- TL and DL shelves interchangeable on the same upright no adapter required
Compatibility: Lozier TL and DL shelves mount directly to Lozier uprights using standard rail brackets with standard Lozier 1in upright slot spacing. TL and DL shelves can be mixed freely on the same upright run without adapters. Engineered for Lozier gondola uprights and rail brackets. Compatibility with other manufacturers' systems including Madix and Storflex is not guaranteed and should be verified before ordering.
Designed for: Grocery store aisles, convenience store fixture runs, drug store planograms, and general merchandise displays requiring flat or angled gondola shelf configurations.