Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie HL55 Heavy L-Shaped Angle is an engineered, heavy-duty connector designed to reinforce right-angle connections in timber and wood framing. Built from robust 7-gauge steel and finished with a G90 zinc galvanized coating for superior corrosion resistance, the HL55 delivers the structural performance and long-term durability that engineers and contractors rely on. This versatile heavy angle promotes standardization and construction economy while remaining fully compatible with Simpson Strong-Tie structural hardware. Manufactured to the highest quality standards and engineered to perform, the HL55 is the trusted choice for professionals and serious DIYers who refuse to compromise on safety or strength.
Key Features
- Right-Angle Timber Connections: Helps connect timber and reinforce right-angle connections for increased structural integrity.
- Uplift & Diagonal Force Resistance: Resists uplift and diagonal forces in wood connections, keeping assemblies secure under load.
- Heavy 7-Gauge Steel Construction: Made from 7-gauge steel for exceptional strength and rigidity in demanding structural applications.
- G90 Galvanized Coating: Zinc galvanized G90 finish provides extra corrosion resistance, making it suitable for exposed and treated-lumber environments.
- Versatile Design: Promotes standardization and construction economy; compatible with Simpson Strong-Tie structural hardware.
- Made in the USA: Manufactured in the United States to the highest quality standards.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HL55
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Width 1: 5-3/4 in.
- Width 2: 5-3/4 in.
- Length: 5 in.
- Overall Size: 5-3/4 in. x 5-3/4 in. x 5 in.
- Gauge: 7-Gauge Steel
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Connecting timber framing members where two members meet at a 90 deg. angle
- Reinforcing right-angle connections in wood construction
- Resisting uplift and diagonal forces in structural wood connections
- Projects requiring standardization and construction economy with compatible Simpson Strong-Tie structural hardware
- Home projects and structures requiring compliance with building codes
Installation
Install the Simpson HL55 Heavy Angle with 1/2 in. diameter bolts. This connector is engineered and tested to deliver consistent performance when installed according to Simpson Strong-Tie guidelines. For best results, use genuine Simpson Strong-Tie compatible structural hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is the Simpson HL55 Heavy Angle?
- The HL55 measures 5-3/4 in. x 5-3/4 in. x 5 in., making it a substantial heavy-duty connector suited for timber framing and structural right-angle connections.
- What hardware is used to install the HL55?
- The HL55 is installed with 1/2 in. diameter bolts, which provide a secure fastening method appropriate for the heavy-gauge steel construction of this connector.
- What type of steel and coating does the HL55 use, and is it suitable for treated lumber?
- The HL55 is made from 7-gauge steel and finished with a G90 zinc galvanized coating. The G90 galvanized finish provides extra corrosion resistance, making it suitable for use in exposed environments and applications involving treated lumber.
- What structural purposes does the HL55 serve?
- The HL55 is designed to help connect timber and reinforce right-angle connections while resisting uplift and diagonal forces in wood connections. It is also compatible with Simpson Strong-Tie structural hardware, promoting standardization and construction economy across framing projects.
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