Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie S/B4.18/8 is a high-capacity, top-flange joist hanger engineered for cold-formed steel (CFS) framing applications. Manufactured from 12-gauge (97 mil) steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish, this hanger is designed to support (2) 2 in. x 8 in. cold-formed steel joists when installed to structural steel or cold-formed steel beams. Precision-formed for dimensional accuracy, the S/B4.18/8 helps ensure proper bearing area and a reliable structural connection in every CFS application. Load-rated, tested, and code listed, it delivers the strength and performance required across a wide range of cold-formed steel construction projects, big and small.
Key Features
- Dimensional Accuracy: Design provides dimensional accuracy and helps to ensure proper bearing area and connection.
- High-Capacity Construction: High-capacity, top-flange hanger manufactured with precision forming and quality control.
- Versatile Fastening: Attaches to cold-formed steel members with screws or to structural steel with powder-actuated fasteners or welds.
- Certified Performance: Load-rated, tested and code listed for reliable, compliant installations.
- Designed for Double CFS Joists: Engineered specifically for (2) 2 in. width x 8 in. height cold-formed steel joists.
- Heavy-Gauge Steel: Made from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel for robust structural performance.
- Corrosion Resistance: Galvanized (G90) finish protects against corrosion in demanding job-site environments.
- American Made: Manufactured in the United States.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): S/B4.18/8
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Hanger Type: High-Capacity Top-Flange Joist Hanger
- Member Size: (2) 2 in. x 8 in.
- Joist Width (W): 4-3/16 in.
- Joist Height (H): 8 in.
- Gauge: 12 ga.
- Thickness: 97 mil
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Material: Cold-Formed Steel
- Installation Fasteners: Fasteners may vary by application; refer to Simpson Strong-Tie catalog or strongtie.com
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Supporting (2) 2 in. x 8 in. cold-formed steel joists in CFS framing systems.
- Installation to structural steel beams using powder-actuated fasteners or welds.
- Installation to cold-formed steel beams or headers using screws.
- Commercial and residential cold-formed steel construction projects requiring load-rated, code-listed connections.
- Projects requiring corrosion-resistant connectors in demanding environments, thanks to the G90 galvanized finish.
Options
- Can be skewed to a maximum of 45 deg. - Contact us for Customizations / Special orders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What joist size is the S/B4.18/8 designed to support?
- The S/B4.18/8 is specifically engineered to support (2) 2 in. width x 8 in. height cold-formed steel joists. It is a double-joist hanger and is not intended for use with a single joist or different joist dimensions.
- What types of beams can this hanger attach to?
- The S/B4.18/8 can be installed to either cold-formed steel beams or structural steel beams. When attaching to cold-formed steel members, screws are used. When attaching to structural steel, powder-actuated fasteners or welds are the appropriate fastening method.
- What gauge and finish is this hanger made from?
- This hanger is manufactured from 12-gauge (97 mil) steel and features a G90 zinc galvanized finish, which provides corrosion resistance in demanding job-site environments.
- Is the S/B4.18/8 load-rated and code listed?
- Yes, the S/B4.18/8 is load-rated, tested, and code listed, making it suitable for compliant structural installations in cold-formed steel framing applications. For specific load values and fastener requirements by application, refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie catalog or strongtie.com.
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