The Simpson WP5.50/14 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a 5-1/4 x 14 structural connector engineered by Simpson to deliver secure, high-capacity support for joists on purlins or beams in both residential and commercial framing. Built for demanding applications where framing angles vary and connection integrity is non-negotiable, this top-flange hanger handles wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel configurations with equal reliability. Its welded construction and broad compatibility with skewed and sloped conditions make it a go-to solution for contractors tackling complex structural framing challenges.

Key Features

• Welded Top-Flange Construction - Provides a rigid, high-strength connection that eliminates flex at the joist seat, giving builders confidence in long-term structural performance.
• Wide Skew Capability up to 84 deg. - Accommodates sharply angled framing conditions without requiring custom fabrication, saving time and reducing material costs on complex layouts.
• Slope Range up to 45 deg. - Supports pitched roof and floor framing applications in a single hanger design, reducing the need for multiple connector types on one project.
• Multi-Substrate Compatibility - Works across wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel framing systems, making this hanger adaptable to a wide variety of structural assemblies.
• 12 Gauge Stirrup Material - Heavy 97 mil steel construction delivers the load-carrying capacity required for large-dimension joist framing in demanding commercial and residential applications.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint Finish - Provides a durable protective coating suitable for standard interior framing conditions, with hot-dip galvanized availability for projects requiring enhanced corrosion resistance.

Why This Product

• Engineered for Large-Dimension Joist Support - Sized specifically at 5-1/4 x 14 in., this hanger is purpose-built to carry the loads associated with larger joists in commercial and heavy residential framing, where undersized hardware is not an option.
• Exceptional Framing Angle Flexibility - With skew capacity up to 84 deg. and slope capacity up to 45 deg., this single connector addresses framing conditions that would otherwise require multiple specialty products or costly field modifications.
• Broad Application Range in One Connector - Compatibility with wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel substrates means this hanger integrates cleanly into mixed-material structural systems without requiring substitutions mid-project.
• Trusted Simpson Engineering - Designed and produced in the United States by Simpson, this connector carries the quality standards and engineering rigor that structural professionals rely on for code-compliant framing connections.

Specifications

• Model Number: WP5.50/14
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Description: 5-1/4 x 14 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WP5.50/14
• Joist Size: 5-1/4 in. x 14 in.
• Material - Stirrup: 97 mil (12 ga.)
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint; some models available hot-dip galvanized as a Custom Made Order
• Maximum Skew: Up to 84 deg.
• Maximum Slope: Up to 45 deg.
• Compatible Applications: Wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, cold-formed steel
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Supporting joists on purlins or beams in residential and commercial framing
• Wood-to-wood structural connections
• Wood-to-steel structural connections
• Cold-formed steel framing applications
• Skewed framing configurations up to 84 deg.
• Sloped framing applications 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

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