The Simpson BA2.37/18 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a versatile, one-piece hanger from Simpson built to support both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber framing applications. Sized for a 2-5/16 in. x 18 in. member, it carries medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, making it a practical choice across a range of structural framing conditions. Positive-angle nailing (PAN) gives installers the flexibility to dial in load capacity - from moderate load conditions with minimum nailing to higher load demands with maximum nailing - all within a single hanger design.

Key Features

• Cost-effective one-piece construction - eliminates the added expense and complexity of welded hangers while maintaining structural integrity
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation, removing the need for web stiffeners and simplifying installation
• Positive-angle nailing (PAN) - allows minimum nailing to target moderate load conditions and maximum nailing to support higher loads, giving installers load-condition flexibility with a single hanger
• 12-gauge steel construction - provides the rigidity and strength required for medium-to-high load engineered wood and solid sawn lumber framing connections
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - delivers extra corrosion resistance to help the hanger hold up in demanding job-site and long-term service environments
• Available for sloped and/or skewed applications - accommodates non-standard framing angles, expanding the range of structural situations where this hanger can be used

Why This Product

• One hanger, two lumber types - because the BA2.37/18 is engineered for both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood products, framing crews can use a consistent connector across mixed-material projects without sourcing separate hardware for each application
• Rotation control without extra hardware - the full-height joist flange locks the top chord of the joist in place, preventing rotation and eliminating web stiffeners entirely, which reduces material costs and speeds up installation
• Adjustable load capacity through nailing pattern - the PAN design means the same hanger handles a wider spectrum of structural load requirements simply by changing the nailing quantity, reducing the need to stock multiple hanger models for different load conditions
• Built-in corrosion protection - the G90 galvanized coating provides a higher level of zinc coverage than standard galvanizing, giving the hanger added durability in moisture-exposed framing environments

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.37/18
• Member Size: 2-5/16 in. x 18 in.
• Gauge: 12
• W (in.): 2-3/8
• H (in.): 18
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Install With: 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist
• Country of Origin: United States

Options

• Other widths are available; specify W dimension (the minimum W dimension is 1 9/16").
  
• For modified hangers, fastener quantity listed in tables may need to increase depending on joist size, skew and slope. All modified hangers are 12 ga.
• Hangers may be modified for slopes and/or skews up to 45 deg.. The top flanges may be sloped as much as 35 deg. and may be open or closed up to 30 deg.. See Modifications and Associated Load Reductions under Specifications
• Contact us for Customizations and Special orders

Note: Product dimensions and/or nail holes may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.