Simpson Strong-Tie HB5.50/18 HB Top-Flange Joist Hanger for 5-1/4 in. x 18 in. Engineered Wood

The HB is a top-flange hanger designed to carry medium to high loads for solid sawn and engineered wood applications. This heavy beam hanger features a full-height joist flange that captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation. With its one-piece design, the HB provides a cost-effective solution compared to welded hangers.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Efficient design that provides a cost-effective options for high-load applications
• Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members
• Requires the use of web stiffeners
• Actual joist size: 5-1/4 in. x 18 in.
• Made from 10-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: HB5.50/18
• UPC: 44315835506
• GTIN: 44315835506
• Feature 01: Efficient design that provides a cost-effective options for high-load applications
• Feature 02: Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members
• Feature 03: Requires the use of web stiffeners
• Feature 04: Actual joist size: 5-1/4 in. x 18 in.
• Feature 05: Made from 10-gauge steel
• Feature 06: Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
• Install With: (22) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and (10) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the joist
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 6.629
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 18.258
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 12.758
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: HB_Hanger
• Base Product Name: HB
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Joist Hangers for Engineered Wood > Hanger
• Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Gauge: 10
• GUID: 295235167984123508803755144929638992860
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 5 1/4 in. x 18
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Hanger
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 6.1
• Short Product Name: 5-1/4 X 18 TOP FLANGE I-JOIST HANGER
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/topflangehangers_engineeredwoodconnectors/hb_hanger/p/hb
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Joist Hangers for Engineered Wood
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• CAR Reference: 10044315835503
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png