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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.
  • 0.148" x 3 1/4" nails may be used where 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, with no reduction in load. Where 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, 0.148" x 3" or 0.148" x 3 1/4" nails may be used at 0.85 of the table load.
  • With 3x header members, use 0.162" x 2 1/2" (Simpson Strong-Tie® N16) nails in the header and 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails in the joist with no load reduction. With 2x header members, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails in the header and 0.148" x 3" nails in the joist, and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table value.

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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 1/2 875 4,340 4,850 5,170 5,390 875 4,690 5,220 5,390 5,390 780 3,225 3,610 3,870 3,985
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 1,325 3,670 3,820 3,915 4,250
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 4,340 4,850 5,170 5,575 1,855 3,730 4,170 4,445 4,795
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 11,835 13,215 14,085 14,085 4,475 10,180 11,365 12,115 12,115
HGUS214-3 12 5/8 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,735 14,360 14,360 14,360 4,610 11,810 12,350 12,350 12,350
Quadruple 2x Sizes
HGUS26-4 5 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 8) 0.162 x 3 1/2 2,155 4,340 4,850 5,170 5,575 1,855 3,730 4,170 4,445 4,795
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 11,835 13,215 14,085 14,085 4,475 10,180 11,365 12,115 12,115
HGUS214-4 12 5/8 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,735 14,360 14,360 14,360 4,610 11,810 12,350 12,350 12,350
4x Sizes
HGUS46 4 7/16 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (8) 0.162 x 3 1/2 2,155 4,340 4,850 5,170 5,575 1,855 3,730 4,170 4,445 4,795
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 11,835 13,215 14,085 14,085 4,475 10,180 11,365 12,115 12,115
HGUS414 11 7/16 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,735 14,360 14,360 14,360 4,610 11,810 12,350 12,350 12,350
Double 4x Sizes
HGUS7.37/10 8 7/16 (46) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (16) 0.162 x 3 1/2 3,430 9,095 9,095 9,095 9,095 2,950 7,820 7,820 7,820 7,820
HGUS7.37/12 10 7/16 (56) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (20) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,205 11,835 13,215 14,085 14,085 4,475 10,180 11,365 12,115 12,115
HGUS7.37/14 11 7/16 (66) 0.162 x 3 1/2 (22) 0.162 x 3 1/2 5,360 13,735 14,360 14,360 14,360 4,610 11,810 12,350 12,350 12,350
  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, use 0.162" x 2 1/2" nails in the header and 0.162" x 3 1/2" in the joist, with no load reduction. With single 2x carrying members, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails in the header and 0.148" x 3" in the joist, and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table value.
  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 1725 4500 4500 4500 1485 3870 3870 3870
HGUS28 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1810 6460 6460 6460 1560 5020 5315 5515
HGUS26-2 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1725 4500 4500 4500 1485 3870 3870 3870
HGUS28-2 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1810 6460 6460 6460 1560 5555 5555 5555
HGUS210-2 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2665 8425 8425 8425 2290 7245 7245 7245
HGUS26-3 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1725 4500 4500 4500 1485 3870 3870 3870
HGUS28-3 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1810 6460 6460 6460 1560 5555 5555 5555
HGUS210-3 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2665 8425 8425 8425 2290 7245 7245 7245
HGUS212-3 (20) SD10212 (56) SD10212 3515 8975 8975 8975 3025 7720 7720 7720
HGUS214-3 (22) SD10212 (66) SD10212 3940 9525 9525 9525 3390 8190 8190 8190
HGUS26-4 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1725 4500 4500 4500 1485 3870 3870 3870
HGUS28-4 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1810 6460 6460 6460 1560 5555 5555 5555
HGUS210-4 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2665 8425 8425 8425 2290 7245 7245 7245
HGUS212-4 (20) SD10212 (56) SD10212 3515 8975 8975 8975 3025 7720 7720 7720
HGUS214-4 (22) SD10212 (66) SD10212 3940 9525 9525 9525 3390 8190 8190 8190
HGUS46 (8) SD10212 (20) SD10212 1725 4500 4500 4500 1485 3870 3870 3870
HGUS48 (12) SD10212 (36) SD10212 1810 6460 6460 6460 1560 5555 5555 5555
HGUS410 (16) SD10212 (46) SD10212 2665 8425 8425 8425 2290 7245 7245 7245
HGUS412 (20) SD10212 (56) SD10212 3515 8975 8975 8975 3025 7720 7720 7720
HGUS414 (22) SD10212 (66) SD10212 3940 9525 9525 9525 3390 8190 8190 8190

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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