Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie WP5.50/20 is a 5-1/4x20 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger engineered to support joists on purlins or beams across a wide range of structural applications. Built for exceptional flexibility, this hanger accommodates skew angles up to 84 deg. and slopes up to 45 deg., making it one of the most versatile top-flange hangers available for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel connections. Its economical design minimizes installed cost by requiring only a small number of nails or screws to achieve maximum download capacity.
Key Features
- Designed to support joists on purlins or beams
- Compatible with wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications
- Can be skewed up to 84 deg. for angled framing configurations
- Can be sloped up to a maximum of 45 deg. for pitched roof or floor applications
- Economical top-flange design with low installed cost
- Requires a small number of nails or screws to achieve maximum download values
- Stirrup constructed from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel
- Finished in Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint; some models available hot-dip galvanized as a custom made order
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- Model Number: WP5.50/20
- Description: 5-1/4x20 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 made order
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Wood-to-wood structural connections
- Wood-to-steel structural connections
- Cold-formed steel framing applications
- Joist support on purlins or beams
- Skewed framing up to 84 deg.
- Sloped installations up to 45 deg.
Options
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 WP5.50/20 designed for?
- The WP5.50/20 is designed for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications, providing versatile structural support across multiple framing scenarios.
- How much can the WP5.50/20 be skewed or sloped?
- This top-flange hanger can be skewed up to 84 deg. and sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., offering exceptional flexibility for complex framing layouts.
- What gauge steel is used in the stirrup construction?
- The stirrup is constructed from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel, providing robust structural integrity for demanding load applications.
- What finish does the WP5.50/20 come in?
- The WP5.50/20 comes standard with Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint. Some models are available hot-dip galvanized as a custom made order.
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see the item description above for specifications.
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