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EGQ High-Capacity Top-Flange Hanger

The EGQ hanger is a high-capacity top-flange connector designed for use with engineered wood beams. It utilizes Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for higher capacity and ease of installation. The EGQ hanger has one of the highest allowable loads among all Simpson Strong-Tie hangers at nearly 20,000 lb. Available in standard SCL widths and made to specified heights.

Key Features

  • Strong-Drive SDS screws are included
  • May be skewed or sloped up to 45°
  • Funnel Flange™ design guides the beam into place

Material

  • Top flange — 3 gauge; stirrups — 7 gauge

Finish

  • Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint. HDG available.

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • Install with 1/4" x 3" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, which are provided with the EGQ. (Lag screws will not achieve the same load.)
  • All multi-ply members must be fastened together per the designer.
  • Multiple member headers may require additional fasteners at hanger locations. Quantity and location to be determined by designer.

Options

  • Skewed Seat
    • The EGQ can be skewed a maximum of 45°
    • The maximum allowable download when skewed is 16,300 lb.
    • The maximum allowable uplift when skewed is 5,770 lb.
    • Joist must be bevel cut for skewed seat installation
  • Sloped Seat
    • The EGQ can be sloped up or down a maximum of 45°
    • The maximum allowable download when sloped is 15,360 lb.
    • The allowable uplift when sloped is 100% of the table load
    • Sloped seat installation requires an additional 14 joist screws (supplied with the connector)
  • No Sloped and Skewed Combo Available

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Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Joist Size Ga. W (in.) H (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
EGQ3.62-SDS3 3 1/2 in. Stirrup: 7, top flange: 3 3 5/8 11 1/4 – 32 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
EGQ5.25-SDS 5 1/8 in. Stirrup: 7, top flange: 3 5 1/4 11 1/4 – 32 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
EGQ5.50-SDS3 5 1/4 in Stirrup: 7, top flange: 3 5 1/2 11 1/4 – 32 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
EGQ5.62-SDS 5 1/2 in. Stirrup: 7, top flange: 3 5 5/8 11 1/4 – 32 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
EGQ6.88-SDS 6 3/4 in. Stirrup: 7, top flange: 3 6 7/8 11 1/4 – 32 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
EGQ7.25-SDS3 7 in. Stirrup: 7, top flange: 3 7 1/4 11 1/4 – 32 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1

Load Tables

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

EGQ High-Capacity Top-Flange Hanger Load Table
  1. Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. "H (Min.)" is the minimum H dimension that may be specified.
  3. Loads are based on 750 psi wood bearing for SCL.
  4. For normal loading, such as in cantilever construction, use an uplift value of 4,800 lb.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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