The Simpson WP5.50/10 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty framing connector sized for 5-1/4 in. x 10 in. joists, purpose-built to support joists on purlins or beams in a wide range of structural applications. Fabricated from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel stirrup material and finished in Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint, this top-flange hanger accommodates skewed framing layouts up to 84 deg. and sloped configurations up to 45 deg., giving builders the flexibility to handle complex framing conditions without switching to a different connector.

Key Features

• Welded top-flange design for 5-1/4 in. x 10 in. joists - provides a precise, secure fit that keeps the joist flush with the bearing member for a clean, structurally sound connection
• Skew capacity up to 84 deg. - allows the hanger to accommodate angled framing layouts, reducing the need for custom fabrication on non-square structures
• Slope capacity up to 45 deg. - supports pitched or ramped framing configurations, making this hanger well-suited for roof framing, ramps, and other sloped structural assemblies
• 97 mil (12 ga.) steel stirrup construction - delivers robust load-carrying capability while keeping the connector lightweight enough for efficient installation
• Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint finish - provides a standard protective coating appropriate for interior and sheltered framing applications
• Compatible with wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications - a single connector type works across multiple substrate combinations, simplifying inventory and procurement
• Economical nail or screw pattern - engineered to reach maximum download capacity with a minimal number of fasteners, reducing labor time and installed cost on the job site

Why This Product

• Versatility across framing systems - approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel connections, this hanger adapts to diverse structural assemblies without requiring a different product for each substrate type
• Exceptional angular flexibility - with skew tolerance up to 84 deg. and slope tolerance up to 45 deg., this connector handles demanding geometric conditions that standard hangers cannot, helping framers maintain code-compliant connections in complex layouts
• Efficient installation, lower labor cost - the fastener pattern is optimized to achieve full download capacity with fewer nails or screws, which translates directly into faster installation and reduced overall project cost
• Trusted Simpson engineering, domestic production - built to the standards Simpson is known for and produced in the United States, this hanger gives structural professionals confidence in consistent quality and dimensional accuracy

Specifications

• Model Number: WP5.50/10
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Joist Size: 5-1/4 in. x 10 in.
• Description: 5-1/4x10 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger
• Material: Stirrup - 97 mil (12 ga.) steel
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint; select models available hot-dip galvanized as a custom order
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Wood-to-wood framing connections
• Wood-to-steel framing connections
• Cold-formed steel framing applications
• Joist support on purlins or beams
• Skewed framing layouts up to 84 deg.
• Sloped framing configurations up to 45 deg.

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
• Refer to the Special-Order Worksheet for ease of ordering a Custom WP Hanger

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