Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie WP5.50/18 is a 5-1/4 x 18 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger engineered to deliver outstanding load-carrying performance and remarkable installation flexibility. Designed to support joists on purlins or beams, this heavy-duty hanger accommodates wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications - making it one of the most versatile joist hangers available for structural framing projects. Its welded construction and top-flange design provide a secure, reliable connection with a low installed cost, requiring only a small number of nails or screws to achieve maximum download capacity.
Key Features
- Exceptional Skew Flexibility: Can be skewed up to 84 deg. to accommodate non-perpendicular framing conditions
- Slope Versatility: Supports slopes up to a maximum of 45 deg. for pitched roof or floor applications
- Multi-Material Compatibility: Suitable for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel connections
- Top-Flange Design: Provides a strong, stable seat for joist support on purlins or beams
- Economical Installation: Low installed cost with minimal fastener requirements for maximum download loads
- Welded Construction: Stirrup fabricated from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel for robust structural integrity
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- Model Number: WP5.50/18
- Description: 5-1/4 x 18 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger
- Material: Stirrup - 97 mil (12 ga.)
- Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint; some models available hot-dip galvanized as a Custom Order
- Maximum Skew: Up to 84 deg.
- Maximum Slope: Up to 45 deg.
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Supporting joists on purlins or beams in structural framing
- Wood-to-wood connections
- Wood-to-steel connections
- Cold-formed steel framing applications
- Skewed framing conditions up to 84 deg.
- Sloped installations up to 45 deg.
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
- Refer to the Special-Order Worksheet for ease of ordering a Custom WP Hanger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of connections is the WP5.50/18 compatible with?
- The WP5.50/18 is designed for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel framing applications, offering broad compatibility across common structural construction scenarios.
- How much can the WP5.50/18 be skewed or sloped?
- This hanger can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., making it highly adaptable for angled and non-standard framing conditions.
- What gauge steel is used in the WP5.50/18?
- The stirrup is fabricated from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel, providing a strong and durable structural connection.
- What finish options are available for the WP hanger?
- The standard finish is Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint. Some models are also available in hot-dip galvanized finish as a Custom Order.
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see the item description above for specifications.
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