Southbend PR24-72 Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser | 24" H x 72" W Stainless | Streamline Your Kitchen Buildout
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Product Description
Overview
The Southbend PR24-72 Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser is a purpose-built stainless steel flue riser sized at 24" H x 72" W designed to integrate seamlessly into commercial cooking lines. For restaurateurs and entrepreneurs executing a kitchen buildout, this unit provides a clean, professional backguard that finishes your line, organizes exhaust pathways, and supports local code compliance. Whether you’re opening a fast-casual concept or a full-service restaurant, the PR24-72 is an essential piece of restaurant equipment that helps you move from construction to revenue more predictably.
Key Features
- Durable Stainless Steel Construction: Front and sides in stainless steel for long-lasting, low-maintenance performance in a busy kitchen.
- Exact Fit for 72" Cooking Lines: 72" width matches common commercial ranges and griddles to create a continuous, professional appearance.
- 24" Height: Sized to align with standard hood and equipment heights, simplifying installation and reducing custom fabrication time.
- Platinum Series Quality: Built to Southbend’s Platinum standard for commercial-grade durability and dependable service life.
- No Shelves (Configurable): Supplied without shelves to allow for custom shelving or passthroughs per your kitchen layout.
- Code-Friendly Design: Provides a defined flue riser and backguard area to support ventilation routing and inspection readiness.
- Streamlines Kitchen Buildout: Pre-finished unit reduces onsite fabrication, shortening lead times and allowing you to open faster.
- Low Maintenance: Smooth stainless surfaces are easy to clean and maintain, important for foodservice hygiene and health code compliance.
Built for Commercial Success
The PR24-72 is engineered for the demands of a commercial kitchen where uptime and reliability matter. When you’re opening a new restaurant, every delay costs revenue; this backguard/flue riser minimizes surprises during installation and inspection. Concept Services acts as your full-service partner—sourcing the right model, performing thorough inspections, and ensuring proper installation—so you know the equipment will perform reliably for years. The result is a lower total cost of ownership and a faster path to consistent service.
Specifications at a Glance
Manufacturer: Southbend (Middleby)
Model: PR24-72
Series: Platinum Backguard/Flue Riser
Dimensions: 24" H x 72" W (front & sides stainless steel)
Shelves: Without shelves (sold as configured)
Construction: Stainless steel front and sides
Intended Use: Commercial kitchen ventilation/backguard integration
Why Restaurant Owners Choose This
You choose the PR24-72 because it removes friction from your restaurant opening. The stainless-steel construction stands up to heavy daily use, the standardized dimensions reduce custom work, and the clean design helps pass health and fire inspections. With Concept Services managing sourcing, inspection, and installation, you get an integrated solution that reduces lead times and inspires confidence—so you open on schedule and operate with equipment built to last. This is reliable restaurant equipment that supports both immediate openings and long-term success.
Keywords: commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment, new restaurant, restaurant opening, kitchen buildout, foodservice equipment, NSF certified





