Product Description
The Simpson WP5.50/9.5 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty 5-1/4 x 9-1/2 top-flange hanger built to support joists on purlins or beams across a broad range of structural framing conditions. Engineered by Simpson for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel connections, this welded hanger handles demanding skewed and sloped configurations where standard hangers fall short, delivering professional-grade holding strength with an economical installed cost.
Key Features
- Wide Skew Range up to 84 deg. - Accommodates severely angled framing layouts, giving builders flexibility to tackle complex structural configurations without custom fabrication.
- Slope Capacity up to 45 deg. - Supports pitched or sloped joist installations, making this hanger equally at home on slanted roof structures and standard floor framing.
- Multi-Connection Compatibility - Approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications, so one hanger model covers a wide variety of jobsite scenarios.
- Welded Construction in 12 ga. Stirrup Material - The welded design and 97 mil gauge steel deliver robust, consistent strength suited to load-bearing structural use on purlins and beams.
- Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint Finish - Provides a durable protective coating right out of the box, with hot-dip galvanized versions available for projects requiring enhanced corrosion resistance.
Why This Product
- Handles Angles Most Hangers Cannot - With skew capability up to 84 deg. and slope capacity up to 45 deg., this hanger addresses framing challenges that would require multiple specialty products or field modifications with a lesser alternative.
- Versatile Enough for Nearly Any Structural Connection - Approval across wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications means contractors can rely on a single trusted hanger model across different phases and materials of a project.
- Built and Finished for Long-Term Structural Performance - The welded stirrup construction paired with a protective gray paint finish means this hanger arrives job-ready and is built to hold up under the demands of load-bearing framing.
- Backed by a Recognized Industry Brand - Produced by Simpson, a name structural professionals trust, this top-flange joist hanger meets the expectations of engineers and inspectors on commercial and residential framing projects alike.
Specifications
- Model Number: WP5.50/9.5
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Joist Size: 5-1/4 in. x 9-1/2 in.
- Description: 5-1/4 x 9-1/2 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger
- Material - Stirrup: 97 mil (12 ga.)
- 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.
- 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 configurations
Options
Options- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
- Refer to the Special-Order Worksheet for ease of ordering a Custom WP Hanger
Frequently Asked Questions
What size joist is the WP5.50/9.5 designed to support?
The WP5.50/9.5 is sized for a 5-1/4 x 9-1/2 joist, as indicated in the model description.
Can the WP5.50/9.5 be used with steel framing?
Yes. The WP series is designed for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications, making it highly versatile across framing types.
What is the maximum skew and slope angle for this hanger?
The WP5.50/9.5 can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., allowing for a wide range of angled framing installations.
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