The Simpson S/B2.56/8 High-Capacity Top-Flange Hanger is a precision-formed cold-formed steel joist hanger engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie to deliver reliable, high-capacity connections in CFS framing systems. Designed to install onto structural steel or cold-formed steel beams, this hanger provides solid, code-listed support for cold-formed steel joists where dimensional accuracy and connection integrity are critical. Whether used in commercial light-gauge framing or mixed structural steel applications, it offers the versatility and performance that demanding CFS jobsites require.

Key Features

• High-capacity, top-flange design with precision forming and quality control - delivers consistent, dependable load transfer at every connection point, reducing the risk of installation errors on the job site.
• Dimensional accuracy engineered into the design - helps ensure proper bearing area and connection alignment, so joists seat correctly without time-consuming field adjustments.
• Attaches to cold-formed steel members with screws or to structural steel with powder-actuated fasteners or welds - gives contractors the flexibility to work across multiple substrate types without sourcing a separate hanger for each condition.
• Load-rated, tested, and code listed - provides the documentation and compliance assurance needed for inspections and qualifying cold-formed steel construction projects.
• Manufactured from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel - the heavy-gauge construction provides the structural integrity required for high-capacity light-gauge steel joist applications.
• Zinc Galvanized (G90) coating - protects against corrosion over the life of the structure, maintaining connection performance in the conditions typical of CFS construction environments.

Why This Product

• Built for real CFS jobsite conditions - the ability to attach to either cold-formed steel members or structural steel beams means this single hanger covers multiple framing scenarios, reducing the need to stock several different connector types.
• Confidence through testing and code compliance - because this hanger is load-rated, tested, and code listed, builders and inspectors have the verified performance data they need without additional guesswork at the project stage.
• Precision forming protects your bearing area - Simpson Strong-Tie's quality-controlled manufacturing means each unit arrives dimensionally accurate, so the joist seats with proper bearing contact and the connection performs as designed.
• Long-term durability from a G90 galvanized finish - the corrosion-resistant coating is built into the product from the start, helping maintain structural integrity and reducing maintenance concerns over the service life of the assembly.

Specifications

• Model Number: S/B2.56/8
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 8 in.
• Width (W): 2-9/16 in.
• Height (H): 8 in.
• Gauge: 12 ga.
• Thickness: 97 mil
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States
• Install With: Fasteners may vary by application; refer to Simpson Strong-Tie catalog or strongtie.com (sold separately)

Options

• Can be skewed to a maximum of 45 deg. - Contact us for Customizations / Special orders

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of joist is the Simpson S/B2.56/8 hanger designed to support?

The S/B2.56/8 is designed to support cold-formed steel joists measuring 2-1/2 in. in width and 8 in. in height, making it specifically suited for cold-formed steel (CFS) framing applications.

How does the S/B2.56/8 attach to the supporting structure?

The S/B2.56/8 attaches to cold-formed steel members with screws, or to structural steel with powder-actuated fasteners or welds, offering flexibility depending on the job site conditions.

What gauge and thickness is the S/B2.56/8 hanger made from?

This hanger is manufactured from 97mil (12 ga.) steel, providing the structural integrity needed for high-capacity cold-formed steel connections.

Is the Simpson S/B2.56/8 corrosion resistant, and is it code listed?

Yes. The S/B2.56/8 features a Zinc Galvanized (G90) coating for corrosion resistance, and it is load-rated, tested, and code listed for use in qualifying cold-formed steel construction projects.

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see the item description above for specifications.