Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson WP68 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty structural connector engineered to support joists on purlins or beams across a wide range of framing configurations. Designed for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications, the WP68 delivers outstanding installation flexibility with the ability to be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg.. Its economical design minimizes installed cost by requiring only a small number of nails or screws to achieve maximum download capacity, making it an efficient and reliable choice for demanding structural applications.
Key Features
- Supports joists on purlins or beams in multiple framing scenarios
- Compatible with wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications
- Skews up to 84 deg. for versatile angled framing installations
- Slopes up to a maximum of 45 deg. for pitched roof and floor applications
- Economical top-flange design with low installed cost
- Requires a minimal number of nails or screws for maximum download performance
- Stirrup constructed from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel for robust load-bearing performance
- Available in Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint finish; select models available in hot-dip galvanized finish as a custom order
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- Model Number: WP68
- Description: 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
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Wood-to-wood structural framing connections
- Wood-to-steel framing connections
- Cold-formed steel framing applications
- Joist support on purlins or beams
- Skewed framing conditions up to 84 deg.
- Sloped framing conditions 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 construction applications is the WP68 designed for?
- The WP68 is designed for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications where joists must be supported on purlins or beams.
- How much can the WP68 be skewed or sloped during installation?
- The WP68 can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., providing exceptional flexibility for complex framing layouts.
- What gauge steel is used in the WP68 stirrup?
- The stirrup is constructed from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel, providing a strong and durable load-bearing connection.
- What finish options are available for the WP68?
- The WP68 comes standard with Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint. Some models are available in a hot-dip galvanized finish as a custom order option.
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see the item description above for specifications.
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