The Simpson 5-1/4 x 12 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty connector engineered to support joists on purlins or beams across a broad range of structural framing conditions. Built by Simpson for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications, this top-flange hanger handles both skewed and sloped framing conditions with equal confidence, making it a reliable single-solution choice for contractors and structural engineers tackling standard and complex builds alike.

Key Features

• Welded Top-Flange Construction - The welded build and top-flange design work together to deliver structural integrity while keeping installation straightforward, reducing labor time on the job site.
• Wide Skew Capability up to 84 deg. - Accommodates a broad range of non-standard framing angles, so a single hanger model can handle the angular variation that complex structural layouts demand.
• Slope Support up to 45 deg. - Performs reliably in pitched roof framing and other angled applications, eliminating the need for specialized hardware in sloped conditions.
• Multi-Substrate Compatibility - Approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel framing configurations, giving builders flexibility across different structural systems without switching products.
• Heavy-Gauge Steel Stirrup - Constructed from 97 mil (12 ga.) steel, providing the load-bearing strength required for demanding joist support applications.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint Finish - Factory-applied finish offers surface protection and is consistent with the quality finishing standard expected from Simpson connectors in general framing use.

Why This Product

• Engineered for Demanding Angular Conditions - With skew capability up to 84 deg. and slope support up to 45 deg., this hanger covers framing scenarios that would require multiple specialized connectors from other product lines, keeping your material list lean.
• Genuine Versatility Across Structural Systems - Approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel connections, this joist hanger adapts to the structural system on site rather than dictating it.
• Heavy-Duty Build with Practical Sizing - The 5-1/4 in. x 12 in. capacity paired with 97 mil (12 ga.) steel construction means this hanger is sized and built for real load-bearing work, not light-duty applications.
• Trusted Simpson Quality, Domestic Production - Produced in the United States under Simpson quality standards, this connector carries the engineering credibility that structural specifications and building inspectors consistently recognize.

Specifications

• Model Number: WP5.50/12
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Joist Size: 5-1/4 in. x 12 in.
• Description: 5-1/4 x 12 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
• Maximum Skew: Up to 84 deg.
• Maximum Slope: Up to 45 deg.
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Supporting joists on purlins or beams
• Wood-to-wood structural connections
• Wood-to-steel structural connections
• Cold-formed steel framing applications
• Skewed and/or sloped framing conditions requiring angular adjustment

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.