The Simpson MBHU5.50/11.25SSKT Stainless Masonry Beam Hanger is a face-mounted connector designed to secure beams to masonry or concrete walls with confidence. Built as a non-welded, one-piece unit from 10-gauge stainless steel, it handles solid sawn lumber, engineered wood beams, and trusses without requiring a weld or multiple-piece assembly. The kit ships with all required fasteners - (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors and (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws - so installers can move directly from unboxing to fastening. Because the Titen HD anchor is installed after the wall is built, positioning it accurately is far more straightforward than working around cast-in-place bolts.

Key Features

• One-piece, non-welded stainless steel construction - eliminates weak points introduced by welds and simplifies handling on the job site
• 10-gauge stainless steel material - provides high/severe corrosion resistance, making this hanger appropriate for demanding or corrosive environments where standard carbon-steel hardware would degrade
• Compatible with solid sawn lumber, engineered wood beams, and trusses - gives builders flexibility across a wide range of structural beam types without needing a different connector for each application
• Titen HD anchors installed after the wall is built - allows precise anchor placement without the guesswork or tolerance issues associated with cast-in-place bolt positioning
• Complete hardware kit included - Titen HD screw anchors and Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws ship with the hanger, reducing the risk of mismatched or missing fasteners
• Carbon-steel Titen HD anchors are not recommended for exposed exterior applications - awareness of this distinction helps buyers select appropriate supplemental hardware or moisture protection measures for their specific installation
• Moisture barrier required between beam and wall per jurisdictional requirements - a built-in reminder that supports code-compliant installation and long-term assembly integrity

Why This Product

• Everything needed for installation is included in one kit - the Titen HD screw anchors and Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are packaged with the hanger, sparing contractors a separate trip to source compatible fasteners and reducing the chance of specification mismatches
• Post-wall anchor installation makes accurate placement practical - unlike cast-in-place bolts that must be positioned before the wall goes up, the Titen HD anchor is set after construction, giving installers a clear, measurable reference point and reducing costly repositioning
• Stainless steel construction suits high/severe corrosion environments - for projects near salt air, moisture, or other aggressive conditions, the stainless steel finish provides a level of corrosion resistance that standard galvanized hangers cannot match
• Broad beam compatibility in a single connector - whether the structural member is solid sawn lumber, an engineered wood product, or a truss, this hanger accommodates the connection without requiring a project-specific substitution or special bracket

Specifications

• Model Number: MBHU5.50/11.25SSKT
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Finish: Stainless Steel
• Gauge: 10
• Seat Width: 5-1/2 in.
• Seat Height: 11-1/4 in.
• Member Size: 5-1/2 in. x 11-1/4 in.
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Face-mounting beams to masonry walls
• Face-mounting beams to concrete walls
• Solid sawn lumber beam connections
• Engineered wood beam connections
• Truss-to-masonry and truss-to-concrete wall connections

What's Included

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardware is included with this masonry beam hanger?

The kit includes (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors and (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, so no separate hardware purchase is needed for installation.

What types of beams is this hanger compatible with?

The MBHU5.50/11.25SSKT is compatible with solid sawn lumber, engineered wood beams, and trusses, and it accommodates a member size of 5-1/2 in. x 11-1/4 in.

Why is stainless steel specified for this hanger, and is it suitable for exterior use?

The stainless-steel construction provides high/severe corrosion resistance, making it appropriate for demanding or corrosive environments. However, it is important to note that the included carbon-steel Titen HD anchors are not recommended for exposed exterior applications, so the installation location should be considered carefully.

Does the Titen HD anchor need to be set before the wall is built?

No. The Titen HD screw anchor is installed after the wall is built, which makes locating the anchor in the correct position significantly easier compared to cast-in-place bolts that must be positioned during wall construction.