Product Description
The Simpson Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam, 5-1/4 x 20 is an engineered structural connector built to carry medium to high loads in solid sawn and engineered wood beam-to-beam connections. Designed with a top-flange mounting configuration, this heavy beam hanger delivers a clean, flush-profile installation without relying on welded components, making it a reliable choice for demanding structural framing assemblies where both performance and installation efficiency matter.
Key Features
- Top-Flange Design - Hangs from the top flange of the supporting member rather than face-mounting to its side, resulting in a structurally sound connection and a clean, near-flush top profile that keeps framing assemblies tidy and precise.
- Full-Height Joist Flange - Captures the top chord of the supported beam to prevent rotation under load, providing added stability in high-stress structural applications.
- One-Piece Construction - Formed as a single unit rather than assembled from multiple parts, reducing potential points of failure and simplifying on-site installation for heavy beam framing.
- 10 Gauge Steel with Galvanized Finish - The heavy-gauge steel provides the structural strength needed for medium to high load applications, while the galvanized finish adds a layer of corrosion resistance suited to typical framing environments.
- Engineered Wood and Solid Sawn Compatibility - Approved for use with both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood members, giving builders flexibility across a wide range of structural framing scenarios.
- Sized for 5-1/4 x 20 Heavy Beams - Precision-matched to a beam measuring 5-1/4 in. wide by 20 in. deep, ensuring a proper fit that eliminates guesswork and supports confident load transfer in large-scale framing connections.
Why This Product
- A weld-free alternative engineered for heavy loads - This connector is purpose-built to handle medium to high loads in heavy beam applications without requiring welded hardware, simplifying the installation process while maintaining structural integrity.
- Top-flange mounting for cleaner, more precise installations - The top-flange configuration allows the hanger to seat from above the supporting member, delivering a flush or near-flush profile that suits architects and builders prioritizing clean structural detailing.
- Broad compatibility with modern framing materials - Approved for both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood beam connections, this hanger adapts to the materials most commonly used in contemporary heavy structural framing without requiring substitutions or workarounds.
- Domestic Simpson quality in a connector sized for large-format beams - Produced by Simpson, a trusted name in structural connectors, and sized specifically for 5-1/4 x 20 heavy beams, this hanger brings consistent fit and proven engineering to connections where accuracy and load capacity are non-negotiable.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HB5.50/20
- Description: 5-1/4x20 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam
- Material: 10 Gauge Steel
- Finish: Galvanized
- Application: Solid Sawn and Engineered Wood
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Solid sawn lumber beam-to-beam connections
- Engineered wood beam connections requiring medium to high load capacity
- Heavy beam structural framing assemblies
- Applications requiring top-flange mounting for a flush or near-flush top profile
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 Simpson HB5.50/20 designed to support?
The HB5.50/20 is specifically sized for a heavy beam measuring 5-1/4 inches wide by 20 inches deep, making it suitable for solid sawn and engineered wood members of that dimension.
How does the top-flange design differ from a standard joist hanger installation?
Rather than face-mounting to the side of a supporting member, this hanger is engineered to hang from the top flange of the supporting member. This provides a clean installation and a structurally sound connection without requiring welded components.
What material and finish is used on the HB5.50/20?
The hanger is constructed from 10 gauge steel with a factory-applied galvanized finish for corrosion resistance. A hot-dip galvanized finish option is also available for applications requiring enhanced corrosion protection.
What prevents the beam from rotating once installed in the HB5.50/20?
The hanger features a full-height joist flange that captures the top chord of the joist, which actively prevents rotation under load and ensures a stable, secure connection in demanding structural assemblies.
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