The Simpson S/HJCT Heavy Steel-Joist Hanger Kit delivers heavy-duty performance for cold-formed steel framing professionals who need strength, flexibility, and lower installed cost in a single connector. Engineered by Simpson for shear loads rather than bearing, this hanger eliminates the need for web stiffeners - reducing both material costs and labor time on the job. One size accommodates joists 8 in. through 14 in. deep, and each hanger is field skewable up to 45 deg. left or right, making it equally at home on CFS headers, wood headers, steel I-beams (with welds or PAT fasteners), and masonry walls. This kit includes five S/HJCT connectors and 95 #14 screws, so crews arrive ready to install.

Key Features

• Field skewable up to 45 deg. left or right - adapts to angled or non-perpendicular framing layouts without requiring additional specialty hardware or re-ordering different hangers
• One size fits joists 8 in. through 14 in. deep - eliminates the need to stock multiple hanger sizes, simplifying inventory and reducing procurement time
• Designed for shear loads rather than bearing - removes the requirement for web stiffeners, cutting installed cost and speeding up framing
• Min./max. fill hole options - gives installers the ability to adjust load capacity on-site to match specific structural requirements
• Horizontal tabs for top-flange alignment - support the joist in position during screw installation, reducing the need for extra hands and improving installation accuracy
• Unidirectional framing with left- or right-side joist attachment - provides maximum layout flexibility in a wide range of framing conditions
• Made from 97-mil (12-gauge) steel with G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides the structural rigidity and corrosion resistance demanded by heavy-duty CFS framing applications

Why This Product

• One connector, broad compatibility - the S/HJCT works with CFS headers, wood headers, steel I-beams, and masonry walls, so a single hanger type covers multiple conditions on the same project without substitutions or special orders
• Lower installed cost by design - because the hanger is engineered for shear loads, web stiffeners are not required, directly reducing both material expense and installation steps compared to bearing-load designs
• Kit format means faster job-site readiness - each kit includes five connectors and 95 #14 screws, so installers have the connectors and fasteners together and can begin work without sourcing hardware separately
• Field-adjustable skew up to 45 deg. - allows the hanger to be angled on-site to match real-world framing layouts, reducing waste and keeping projects on schedule when conditions vary from plan

Specifications

• Model Number: S/HJCT-KT
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Joist Size (Member Size): 8 in. - 14 in.
• Thickness: 97 mil
• Gauge: 12
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Packaging Quantity: 5
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

The Simpson Strong-Tie S/HJCT heavy steel-joist hanger is approved for use with the following header and support types: