The Simpson WP5.50/7.25 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty structural connector engineered by Simpson for supporting joists on purlins or beams across a broad range of residential and commercial framing applications. Built to handle wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel connections, this welded top-flange hanger is a dependable solution for contractors and builders working on both straightforward and geometrically complex framing assemblies.

Key Features

• Welded Top-Flange Construction - Delivers a secure, stable connection when supporting joists on purlins or beams, reducing movement and improving structural integrity at the bearing point.
• Skew Adjustability Up to 84 deg. - Accommodates severely angled framing layouts without requiring custom fabrication, saving time and labor on complex structural work.
• Slope Adjustability Up to 45 deg. - Handles pitched and sloped framing assemblies with a single versatile hanger, eliminating the need for multiple specialized connectors.
• Multi-Application Compatibility - Approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel framing connections, making it a flexible choice across a wide variety of project types.
• 12 ga. Steel Stirrup - The 97 mil gauge steel construction provides the material strength needed to meet the load-carrying demands of both residential and commercial structural framing.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint Finish - Provides a consistent, professional appearance and baseline corrosion resistance suitable for standard interior framing environments.

Why This Product

• Exceptional angle range in one hanger - With skew capability up to 84 deg. and slope capability up to 45 deg., this hanger addresses highly irregular framing geometries that would otherwise require custom or specialty connectors, keeping projects on schedule.
• Broad connection compatibility - Approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications, this top-flange joist hanger adapts to the mixed-material framing systems common in modern residential and commercial construction.
• Trusted Simpson engineering - Designed and produced by Simpson, a widely recognized name in structural connectors, giving builders and inspectors confidence in the product's design intent and application approvals.
• Made in the United States - Domestic production supports consistent quality control and material traceability, important considerations for projects with sourcing or compliance requirements.

Specifications

• Model Number: WP5.50/7.25
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Joist Size: 5-1/4 in. x 7-1/4 in.
• Description: 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger
• Material - Stirrup: 97 mil (12 ga.) steel
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint; some models available hot-dip galvanized as a custom 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
• Angled or skewed framing layouts requiring up to 84 deg. of skew adjustment
• Sloped framing assemblies requiring up to 45 deg. of slope adjustment

Options

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