Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie BA312 is a top-flange joist hanger engineered for reliable performance in both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber applications. Designed as part of Simpson's proven BA hanger series, this 3x12 beam hanger delivers medium load capacity with solid sawn lumber and elevated load capacity with engineered wood products. Its one-piece 12-gauge galvanized steel construction offers a cost-effective alternative to welded hangers without sacrificing structural integrity. With support for both minimum nailing via positive-angle nailing (PAN) for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing for higher load demands, the BA312 is a versatile and dependable connector for a wide range of structural framing applications.
Features
- Cost-effective one-piece design compared to welded hangers
- A full-height joist flange that captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners
- Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members
- Nominal joist size: 3x12
- Made from 12-gauge steel
- Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance
Specifications
- Model Number: BA312
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BA312
- Nominal Joist / Member Size: 3x12
- W (in.): 2 9/16
- H (in.): 11 1/8
- B (in.): 3
- TF (in.): 2-1/2
- Steel Gauge: 12
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Engineered wood product (EWP) framing connections requiring higher load capacity
- Solid sawn lumber framing connections requiring medium load capacity
- Top-flange joist and beam hanger installations where joist rotation prevention is critical
- Applications where web stiffeners need to be eliminated for efficiency
- Structural framing connections targeting moderate load conditions with minimum positive-angle nailing (PAN)
- High-demand structural framing connections using maximum nailing configuration
Installation
Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist.
Options
- Other widths are available; specify W dimension (the minimum W dimension is 1 9/16").
- For modified hangers, fastener quantity listed in tables may need to increase depending on joist size, skew and slope. All modified hangers are 12 ga.
- Hangers may be modified for slopes and/or skews up to 45 deg.. The top flanges may be sloped as much as 35 deg. and may be open or closed up to 30 deg.. See Modifications and Associated Load Reductions under Specifications
- Contact us for Customizations and Special orders
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What lumber types is the BA312 compatible with?
A: The BA312 is designed for both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber applications. It carries medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products.
Q: What nails should be used to install the BA312?
A: Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist.
Q: What gauge steel is the BA312 made from, and what corrosion protection does it have?
A: The BA312 is made from 12-gauge steel with a Zinc Galvanized (G90) coating for corrosion resistance.
Q: Does the BA312 require web stiffeners during installation?
A: No
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size lumber is the BA312 designed to support?
- The BA312 is designed for a nominal 3x12 joist or beam member. It is suitable for use with both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood products (EWP), offering medium load capacity with solid sawn lumber and higher load capacity with engineered wood products.
- What nails should be used to install the BA312?
- The BA312 should be installed using 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist. The hanger supports both minimum nailing via positive-angle nailing (PAN) for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing for higher load demands.
- What material and finish is the BA312 made from?
- The BA312 is constructed from 12-gauge steel with a Zinc Galvanized (G90) coating for corrosion resistance. Its one-piece design offers a cost-effective alternative to welded hangers without sacrificing structural integrity.
- Can the BA312 be used for sloped or skewed framing applications?
- The standard BA312 is designed for standard framing connections, but it is available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members. Contact your supplier to inquire about special-order configurations for non-standard framing angles.
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