The Simpson HB5.50/12 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam is an engineered structural connector from Simpson designed to support a 5-1/4 x 12 heavy beam in residential and commercial wood-frame construction. Built as a one-piece top-flange hanger, it provides reliable medium-to-high vertical load transfer across a range of solid sawn lumber and engineered wood product connections, including LVL, PSL, and glulam beams - making it a practical choice wherever a secure, rotation-resistant joist connection is required.

Key Features

• Top-Flange Mounting - Attaches to the top of the supporting member rather than the face, delivering clean load transfer and eliminating the need for face-mounting hardware in heavy beam applications.
• Full-Height Joist Flange - Captures the top chord of the joist to actively prevent rotation under load, supporting long-term connection stability in demanding structural situations.
• 10 Gauge Steel Construction - Provides the material strength needed to handle medium-to-high loads in both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood product framing systems.
• Galvanized Finish - Offers corrosion resistance suited to the environments common in residential and commercial wood-frame construction.
• Sized for 5-1/4 x 12 Heavy Beams - Precisely matched to this beam dimension, ensuring accurate fit and reliable performance without field modification.
• Domestic Production - Produced in the United States, supporting consistent quality standards for structural connectors used in code-sensitive applications.

Why This Product

• Engineered for Heavy Beam Work - The HB5.50/12 is purpose-sized for 5-1/4 x 12 beams and rated for medium-to-high vertical load transfer, making it a dependable fit for structural connections that lighter-duty hangers are not designed to handle.
• Rotation Prevention Built In - The full-height joist flange captures the top chord directly, reducing the risk of joist rotation without requiring additional hardware or field modifications.
• Broad Material Compatibility - Approved for use with solid sawn lumber as well as engineered wood products such as LVL, PSL, and glulam, giving builders flexibility across different framing systems on the same job.
• One-Piece Top-Flange Design - Simplifies installation compared to welded or multi-piece alternatives, reducing labor time while maintaining the structural integrity required for heavy beam connections.

Specifications

• Model Number: HB5.50/12
• Description: 5-1/4 x 12 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam
• Material: 10 Gauge Steel
• Finish: Galvanized
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Heavy beam connections in residential and commercial wood-frame construction
• Solid sawn lumber framing systems requiring top-flange hanger support
• Engineered wood product (EWP) connections including LVL, PSL, and glulam beams
• Structural applications demanding medium-to-high vertical load transfer
• Situations where rotation prevention at the joist top chord is required

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What beam size is the HB5.50/12 designed to support?

The HB5.50/12 is specifically sized for a 5-1/4 x 12 heavy beam, making it suitable for medium-to-high load applications in solid sawn and engineered wood construction.

How does the top-flange design differ from a standard face-mount hanger?

Unlike face-mount hangers that attach to the side of the supporting member, the HB5.50/12 mounts to the top of the supporting member. This top-flange design allows for clean, secure load transfer without the need for face-mounting hardware, and the full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist to actively prevent rotation under load.

What material and finish is the HB5.50/12 made from?

The HB5.50/12 is constructed from 10 gauge steel with a galvanized finish, which provides corrosion resistance for long service life.

Is the HB5.50/12 compatible with engineered wood products?

Yes, the HB5.50/12 is suitable for use with both solid sawn lumber and a broad range of engineered wood products, making it versatile for various heavy beam construction applications.