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HGUS Heavy Girder Hanger with Double-Shear Nailing

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Face-Mount Hangers for Plated Truss

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The HGUS is an extra-heavy-capacity hanger for applications requiring girder support. This girder hanger features double-shear nailing that distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. Value-engineered, the HGUS is designed to carry high loads for an economical price.

Key Features

  • Can be installed after the beam is secured in place
  • HGUS-series hangers are tested, load rated and code compliant

Material

  • 12 ga.

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • Joist nails must be driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table loads.
  • Not designed for welded or nailer applications.
  • Do not use double-shear hangers with I-joists.
  • With 3x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, use 0.162" x 2 1/2" nails into the header and 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails into the joist with no load reduction. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 2 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist with no load reduction.
  • With 2x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table values. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.77 of the table values. See Fastener Design Information.

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Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Ga. W (in.) H (in.) B (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
HGUS2.75/10 12 2 3/4 8 7/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS2.75/12 12 2 3/4 10 7/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS2.75/14 12 2 3/4 12 7/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS210 12 1 5/8 9 1/8 5 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS210-2 12 3 5/16 9 3/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS210-3 12 4 15/16 9 1/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS210-4 12 6 9/16 9 1/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS212-3 12 4 15/16 10 3/4 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS212-4 12 6 9/16 10 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS214-3 12 4 15/16 12 3/4 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS214-4 12 6 9/16 12 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS26 12 1 5/8 5 3/8 5 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS26-2 12 3 5/16 5 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS26-3 12 4 15/16 5 1/2 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS26-4 12 6 9/16 5 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS28 12 1 5/8 7 1/8 5 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS28-2 12 3 5/16 7 3/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS28-3 12 4 15/16 7 1/4 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS28-4 12 6 9/16 7 3/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS3.25/10 12 3 1/4 8 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS3.25/12 12 3 1/4 10 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS410 12 3 5/8 9 1/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS412 12 3 5/8 10 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS414 12 3 5/8 12 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS46 12 3 5/8 4 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS48 12 3 5/8 7 1/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.25/10 12 5 1/4 9 1/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.25/12 12 5 1/4 10 9/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.50/10 12 5 1/2 8 15/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.50/12 12 5 1/2 10 1/2 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.50/14 12 5 1/2 12 1/2 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.50/8 12 5 1/2 6 15/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.62/10 12 5 5/8 8 7/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.62/12 12 5 5/8 10 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS5.62/14 12 5 5/8 12 7/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS6.88/10 12 6 7/8 8 13/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS6.88/12 12 6 7/8 10 13/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS6.88/14 12 6 7/8 12 13/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.25/10 12 7 1/4 8 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.25/12 12 7 1/4 10 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.25/14 12 7 1/4 12 5/8 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.25/8 12 7 1/4 7 1/4 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.37/10 12 7 3/8 8 9/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.37/12 12 7 3/8 10 9/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
HGUS7.37/14 12 7 3/8 12 9/16 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1

Load Tables

    Many of these products are approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.

Model No. Min. Heel Height Fasteners DF Allowable Loads SP Allowable Loads SPF/HF Allowable Loads
Carrying Member Carried Member Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Wind (160) Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Wind (160) Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Wind (160)
Single 2x Size
HGUS26 4 9/16 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (8) 0.162 x 3 1/2 1,040 4,355 4,875 5,230 5,390 1,045 4,725 5,295 5,390 5,390 1,005 3,755 4,205 4,495 5,390
HGUS28 6 9/16 (36) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (12) 0.162 x 3 1/2 1,650 7,275 7,275 7,275 7,275 1,650 7,275 7,275 7,275 7,275 1,485 6,010 6,255 6,255 6,255
HGUS210 8 9/16 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 2,090 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 2,090 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 1,545 6,340 6,730 6,730 6,730
  1. For dimensions, see Product Information Table above. See table footnotes below.

Model No. Min. Heel Height Fasteners (in.) DF/SP Allowable Loads SPF/HF Allowable Loads
Carrying Member Carried Member Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Wind (160) Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Wind (160)
Double 2x Sizes
HGUS210-2 8 9/16 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 4,095 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 3,520 7,460 7,825 7,825 7,825
Triple 2x Sizes
HGUS26-3 4 13/16 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (8) 0.162 x 3 1/2 2,155 4,355 4,875 5,230 5,575 2,155 3,755 4,875 5,230 5,255
HGUS28-3 6 13/16 (36) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (12) 0.162 x 3 1/2 3,235 7,460 7,460 7,460 7,460 2,780 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,415
HGUS210-3 8 13/16 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 4,095 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 3,520 7,825 7,825 7,825 7,825
HGUS212-3 10 5/8 (56) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,205 11,915 13,330 14,290 14,350 4,730 10,280 12,420 12,420 12,420
HGUS214-3 12 5/8 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,860 14,350 14,350 14,350 4,915 11,960 12,420 12,420 12,420
Quadruple 2x Sizes
HGUS26-4 5 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 8) 0.162 x 3 1/2 2,155 4,355 4,875 5,230 5,575 2,155 3,755 4,875 5,230 5,255
HGUS28-4 7 1/4 (36) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (12) 0.162 x 3 1/2 3,235 7,460 7,460 7,460 7,460 2,780 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,415
HGUS210-4 9 1/4 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 4,095 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 3,520 7,825 7,825 7,825 7,825
HGUS212-4 10 5/8 (56) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,205 11,915 13,330 14,290 14,350 4,730 10,280 12,420 12,420 12,420
HGUS214-4 12 5/8 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,860 14,350 14,350 14,350 4,915 11,960 12,420 12,420 12,420
4x Sizes
HGUS46 4 7/16 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (8) 0.162 x 3 1/2 2,155 4,355 4,875 5,230 5,575 2,155 3,755 4,875 5,230 5,255
HGUS48 6 7/16 (36) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (12) 0.162 x 3 1/2 3,235 7,460 7,460 7,460 7,460 2,780 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,415
HGUS410 8 7/16 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 4,095 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 3,520 7,825 7,825 7,825 7,825
HGUS412 10 7/16 (56) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,205 11,915 13,330 14,290 14,350 4,730 10,280 12,420 12,420 12,420
HGUS414 11 7/16 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,860 14,350 14,350 14,350 4,915 11,960 12,420 12,420 12,420
Double 4x Sizes
HGUS7.37/10 8 7/16 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 4,095 9,100 9,100 9,100 9,100 3,520 7,825 7,825 7,825 7,825
HGUS7.37/12 10 7/16 (56) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,205 11,915 13,330 14,290 14,350 4,730 10,280 12,420 12,420 12,420
HGUS7.37/14 11 7/16 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,860 14,350 14,350 14,350 4,915 11,960 12,420 12,420 12,420
  1. Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Wind (160) is a download rating.
  3. Minimum heel height shown is required to achieve full table loads. For less than minimum heel height, see technical bulletin T-C-REDHEEL.
  4. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit allowable loads in accordance with ANSI/TPI 1-2014. Simpson Strong-Tie® Connector Selector™ software includes the evaluation of cross-grain tension in its hanger allowable loads. For additional information, contact Simpson Strong-Tie.
  5. Loads shown are based on a two-ply 2x carrying member minimum for nailed hangers. With 3x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, use 0.162" x 2 1/2" nails into the header and 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails into the joist with no load reduction. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 2 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist with no load reduction. With 2x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table values. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.77 of the table values.
  6. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

HGUS — Skewed Seat

HGUS hangers can be skewed only to a maximum of 45°. Allowable loads are:

HGUS Seat Width Joist Down Load Uplift
W < 2" Square cut 0.62 of table load 0.46 of table load
W < 2" Bevel cut 0.72 of table load 0.46 of table load
2" < W < 6" Bevel cut 0.85 of table load 0.41 of table load
2" < W < 6" Square cut 0.46 of table load 0.41 of table load
W > 6" Bevel cut 0.85 of table load 0.41 of table load

Load Values with Strong-Drive® SD Connector Screws

Allowable Loads for HGUS Model Hangers with SD Screws
Model No. Fasteners DF/SP Allowable Loads (lbs) SPF/HF Allowable Loads (lbs)
Joist Face Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Uplift (160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125)
HGUS26 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1,725 4,500 4,500 4,500 1,485 3,870 3,870 3,870
HGUS28 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1,810 6,460 6,460 6,460 1,560 5,020 5,315 5,515
HGUS26-2 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1,725 4,500 4,500 4,500 1,485 3,870 3,870 3,870
HGUS28-2 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1,810 6,460 6,460 6,460 1,560 5,555 5,555 5,555
HGUS210-2 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2,665 8,425 8,425 8,425 2,290 7,245 7,245 7,245
HGUS26-3 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1,725 4,500 4,500 4,500 1,485 3,870 3,870 3,870
HGUS28-3 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1,810 6,460 6,460 6460 1,560 5,555 5,555 5,555
HGUS210-3 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2,665 8,425 8,425 8,425 2,290 7,245 7,245 7,245
HGUS212-3 (20) SD10212 (56) SD10212 3,515 8,975 8,975 8,975 3,025 7,720 7,720 7,720
HGUS214-3 (22) SD10212 (66) SD10212 3,940 9,525 9,525 9,525 3,390 8,190 8,190 8,190
HGUS26-4 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1,725 4,500 4,500 4,500 1,485 3,870 3,870 3,870
HGUS28-4 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1,810 6,460 6,460 6,460 1,560 5,555 5,555 5,555
HGUS210-4 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2,665 8,425 8,425 8,425 2,290 7,245 7,245 7,245
HGUS212-4 (20) SD10212 (56) SD10212 3,515 8,975 8,975 8,975 3,025 7,720 7,720 7,720
HGUS214-4 (22) SD10212 (66) SD10212 3,940 9,525 9,525 9,525 3,390 8,190 8,190 8,190
HGUS46 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1,725 4,500 4,500 4,500 1,485 3,870 3,870 3,870
HGUS48 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1,810 6,460 6,460 6,460 1,560 5,555 5,555 5,555
HGUS410 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2,665 8,425 8,425 8,425 2,290 7,245 7,245 7,245
HGUS412 (20) SD10212 (56) SD10212 3,515 8,975 8,975 8,975 3,025 7,720 7,720 7,720
HGUS414 (22) SD10212 (66) SD10212 3,940 9,525 9,525 9,525 3,390 8,190 8,190 8,190

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