Product Description
The Simpson Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam is an engineered, single-piece heavy-gauge steel connector purpose-built to carry medium to high loads in solid sawn and engineered wood beam applications. Its top-flange design seats over the top chord of the supporting member, delivering a secure, flush connection and consistent load transfer across heavy timber and engineered lumber framing systems. For structural framing projects where precise fit, rotation prevention, and long-term integrity are non-negotiable, this hanger is a proven, cost-effective solution over custom welded alternatives.
Key Features
- Top-Flange Installation - installs over the top chord of the supporting member, creating a flush, secure connection without requiring additional fasteners at the header face, which simplifies installation and reduces labor.
- Full-Height Joist Flange - captures the top chord of the beam to actively prevent rotation, ensuring consistent load transfer and structural stability over the life of the assembly.
- Single-Piece Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction - eliminates weld points that can be potential failure sites, providing a structurally sound, cost-effective alternative to fabricated welded hangers.
- Galvanized Finish - provides corrosion resistance suited to the demanding conditions common in residential and commercial structural framing environments.
- Broad Application Compatibility - engineered for both solid sawn heavy beam connections and engineered wood beam and joist systems, making it a versatile choice across a wide range of heavy-section framing projects.
- American-Made Product from Simpson - produced domestically by a trusted structural connector brand, supporting quality consistency and reliable performance on every job.
Why This Product
- One-piece steel construction replaces the need for welded connectors - eliminating weld-dependent joints means fewer potential weak points and a more economical path to code-compliant heavy beam connections in both residential and commercial framing.
- Top-flange design actively prevents beam rotation - by capturing the top chord of the supported member, this hanger maintains alignment and load path integrity in medium to high load applications where face-mount hangers may fall short.
- Engineered for real-world versatility - compatibility with both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood products means contractors and builders can standardize on a single connector solution across multiple heavy timber framing scenarios.
- Backed by Simpson engineering - designed by a brand with deep roots in structural connector innovation, this top flange hanger delivers the dimensional precision and load-rated reliability that heavy beam installations demand.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HB2.56/28
- Description: 2-1/2x28 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam
- Material: 10-gauge Steel
- Finish: Galvanized
- Hanger Type: Top Flange
- Application: Solid Sawn and Engineered Wood
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Solid sawn heavy beam connections requiring top-flange installation
- Engineered wood beam and joist systems with medium to high load demands
- Structural framing applications where joist rotation prevention is required
- Heavy timber framing projects requiring a cost-effective alternative to custom welded hangers
- Residential and commercial construction applications utilizing heavy-section lumber or engineered lumber products
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of lumber applications is the HB2.56/28 compatible with?
The HB2.56/28 is designed for use in both solid sawn and engineered wood applications, making it suitable for a wide range of heavy beam installations where reliable load transfer is required.
How does the top-flange design differ from a face-mount hanger?
Unlike face-mount hangers that attach to the face of the header with fasteners, the HB2.56/28 installs over the top chord of the supporting member, providing a secure, flush connection without the need for additional fasteners at the header face.
Why is one-piece construction an advantage over welded hangers?
The HB2.56/28 is manufactured from a single piece of 10-gauge steel, which eliminates weld points and reduces potential failure locations. This one-piece construction also makes it a more cost-effective alternative to welded hangers while maintaining structural integrity.
Is a more corrosion-resistant finish available for demanding environments?
Yes. While the HB2.56/28 comes standard with a galvanized finish that provides general corrosion resistance, a hot-dip galvanized finish option is also available for applications that require enhanced corrosion protection in more demanding environments.
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