The Simpson HB816 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam is a professional-grade structural connector engineered to carry medium to high loads in solid sawn and engineered wood applications. Built from 10 gauge steel with a galvanized finish, this heavy beam hanger features a full-height joist flange that captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation. Its one-piece construction delivers a cost-effective alternative to welded hangers without compromising structural performance.

Key Features

• Top-flange design allows installation from above, securing to the top chord of the supported member
• Full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist to effectively prevent rotation
• One-piece construction provides a cost-effective solution compared to welded hangers
• Engineered for medium to high load applications in both solid sawn and engineered wood assemblies
• 10 gauge steel delivers heavy-duty strength and durability
• Galvanized finish for corrosion resistance in standard applications
• Available hot-dip galvanized for enhanced corrosion protection in demanding environments
• Made in the United States

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HB816
• Description: 8x16 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam
• Material: 10 gauge Steel
• Finish: Galvanized
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Solid sawn lumber beam connections
• Engineered wood product (EWP) beam connections
• Medium to high load carrying structural assemblies
• Heavy beam framing connections requiring top-flange installation

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size beam is the HB816 designed to support?

The HB816 is specifically sized for 8x16 heavy beams, making it suitable for large solid sawn lumber and engineered wood product beam connections in medium to high load structural assemblies.

How does the top-flange design differ from a standard hanger installation?

Unlike face-mount hangers that attach to the side of a carrying member, the top-flange design of the HB816 allows installation from above by securing directly to the top chord of the supported member. This simplifies the installation process and enables the hanger to be set in place before the beam is lowered in.

What material and finish is the HB816 made from?

The HB816 is constructed from 10 gauge steel with a galvanized finish for corrosion resistance in standard applications. For more demanding environments requiring enhanced corrosion protection, it is also available in a hot-dip galvanized finish.

How does the one-piece construction benefit this hanger compared to welded alternatives?

The one-piece construction of the HB816 provides a cost-effective alternative to welded hangers while still delivering the structural performance needed for medium to high load applications. The full-height joist flange also captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation, adding stability without the added cost of welded fabrication.