Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie BA68 is a top-flange joist hanger engineered for both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood product applications. Designed as part of Simpson's trusted BA hanger series, the BA68 accommodates a nominal 6x8 member size and delivers flexible load performance - carrying medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products. Its positive-angle nailing (PAN) system supports both minimum nailing configurations for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing configurations for higher load demands, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of structural framing applications.
Key Features
- Cost-effective one-piece design compared to welded hangers, reducing material and labor costs
- Full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners
- Positive-angle nailing (PAN) enables minimum nailing for moderate loads and maximum nailing for higher load conditions
- Nominal joist size: 6x8
- 12-gauge steel construction for reliable structural performance
- G90 zinc galvanized finish for enhanced corrosion resistance
- Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members
Specifications
- Model Number: BA68
- Member Size: 6x8
- Steel Gauge: 12
- W (in.): 5-1/2
- H (in.): 7-1/8
- B (in.): 3
- TF (in.): 2-1/2
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Solid sawn lumber framing connections requiring medium load capacity
- Engineered wood product (EWP) framing connections requiring higher load capacity
- Top-flange hanger applications where web stiffener elimination is desired
- Structural framing assemblies using 6x8 nominal joist members
- Sloped and/or skewed framing configurations (available via special order)
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 member size is the Simpson BA68 designed to fit?
A: The BA68 is designed for a nominal 6x8 joist or beam member size.
Q: What gauge steel is used in the BA68 hanger?
A: The BA68 is manufactured from 12-gauge steel, providing a sturdy and reliable connection for medium to higher load applications.
Q: What corrosion protection does the BA68 provide?
A: The BA68 features a G90 zinc galvanized coating
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size lumber is the BA68 designed to support?
- The BA68 is designed for a nominal 6x8 member size, making it suitable for framing connections that require a hanger sized specifically for 6x8 solid sawn lumber or engineered wood products.
- What nails should be used to install the BA68?
- Install the BA68 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.
- Can the BA68 be used with both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood products?
- Yes. The BA68 is designed for both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood product applications. It carries medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, offering flexibility across a range of structural framing conditions.
- What material and finish is the BA68 made from, and is it suitable for corrosive environments?
- The BA68 is constructed from 12-gauge steel and features a G90 zinc galvanized finish, which provides enhanced corrosion resistance, making it appropriate for applications where corrosion protection is a consideration.
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