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LUS46
LUS46
LUS46 Stainless Steel
LUS46 Stainless Steel
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LUS46 Illustration
HUS48Z
HUS48Z
HUS48Z Illustration
HUS48Z Illustration
LUS Double-Shear-Nailing
LUS Double-Shear-Nailing

Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist, rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. The LUS Double Shear Joist Hanger values engineering at its finest. All hangers in the LUS series have Double-Shear Nailing. This innovation distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. It also allows the use of fewer nails, faster installation and the use of standard nails for all connections.

To help with installation speed every LUS Joist Hanger incorporates the Simpson Strong‑Tie Speed Prong feature which is designed to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation. 

Please check Corrosion Information if it is suitable for your application.

Material
  • Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel 1.2mm thick: LUS46 
  • Carbon Steel 2mm thick: HUS48Z 
Finish
  • ZMAX® Galvanised: LUS46/77Z; LUS46/118Z; LUS46/166Z; HUS48Z
  • 316 Stainless Steel: LUS46/77SS; LUS46/118SS; LUS46/166SS
Features & Benefits
  • Stamp of "Double-Shear Nailing" on the side
  • Patented double-shear nailing design ensures a strong, durable connection (U.S. Patent 5,603,580)
  • Slit width dome guides the nail into the joist at a 45° angle 
  • Speed Prongs help to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation
  • Angled joist nailing easier in tight spaces
  • Designed for greater strength with fewer fasteners to install
  • Do not bend or remove tabs
  • The CCN64 Collated Connector Nailer is the perfect companion for the LUS and other Simpson Strong Tie timber connectors to get the job done with ease and in less time
  • Compatible with Strong-Drive® SD screws
  • Available in 316 Stainless Steel for outdoor structures and more corrosive environments such as coastal areas
Installation
  • Use all specified fasteners
  • Nails must be driven at a 45° angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table loads
  • Not designed for welded applications
  • Use SCNR stainless steel nails with LUS stainless steel hangers
  • LUS hangers cannot be modified (Do not bend or remove tabs)
Model No. Table

Model No.

Joist Size (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Fasteners
(No. — Length x Dia., mm)

Design Capacity (kN)

Width

Height

W

H

B

Header6

Joist

Uplift k1 = 1.0

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Floor k1 = 0.80

Roof k1 = 0.80

LUS46/ 77Z
LUS46/ 77SS

45

90 – 130

46

77

45

4 — 38 x 3.75

2 — 64 x 3.75

1.6

3.3

3.3

LUS46/ 118Z

LUS46/ 118SS

120 – 190

118

4 — 38 x 3.75

4 — 64 x 3.75

3.1

4.2

4.2

LUS46/ 166Z

LUS46/ 166SS

175 – 280

166

6 — 38 x 3.75

4 — 64 x 3.75

3.1

5.5

5.5

HUS48Z

90

180-260

90.5

176

50

6 — 75 x 3.75

6 — 75 x 3.75

5.28

4.22

4.22

 

  1. Design Capacity is the lesser of (1) the Characteristic Capacity multiplied by the NZ Strength Reduction Factor (φ), and applicable the k modification factors following NZS 3603 and (2) the Serviceability Capacity which is the load at 3.2mm joint slip. Design Capacity is the minimum of test data and structural joint calculation.
  2. The Strength Reduction Factor (φ) is 0.80 for nails in lateral loading.
  3. Duration of Load Factor (k1) is as shown. Reduce Duration of Load Factor where applicable. Capacities may not be increased.
  4. Timber species for joint design is seasoned Radiata Pine, which is New Zealand Joint Group J5 per NZS 3603 Table 4.1.
  5. Uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  6. The LUS header nails may be 64 x 3.75 mm nails.
  7. The Design Capacities shall be multiplied by 1.10 when 75 x 3.75 mm nails are used instead of the specified 64 x 3.75 mm nails.
  8. Stainless steel connectors must use SCNR stainless steel ring shank nails or SD9112SS and SD9212SS stainless screws in lieu of the nail lengths specified table.
  9. Nails and Strong-Drive SD Connector screws may not be combined in a connection.
Brochures & Catalogues
Installation Guides

Installation Guides

PDF icon LUS Installation Guides
Technical Data & Docs

Technical Data Sheets

PDF icon Technical Data Sheet - LUS46

Warranty

Warranty

CAD Library
Masterspec
Alternative Products

Alternative Products

IUC

The IUC Face Fix Concealed Joist Hanger is a face‑mounted concealed flange hanger on solid timber sections. Ideal for end of ledger/header or post conditions, the IUC also provides cleaner lines for exposed conditions such as overhead decks.

SAE

The SAE Face Fix Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty hanger designed for applications requiring additional strength.

SDE

The SDE Split Joist Hanger is a two‑piece, width‑adjustable joist hanger that can accommodate joist widths from 60mm and 120mm. Each SDE is comprised of one left and one right piece.

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Unmatched Quality from the Truss to the Foundation

With nearly 60 years of field and R&D experience, Simpson Strong-Tie® timber connectors are manufactured to the industry's highest standards. From framing angles to straps to heavy-duty joist hangers, we offer the most diverse product line so that you have the right product for the job.

Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors offer unmatched quality with laboratory and field testing, and are backed by our uncompromising commitment to customer service. As the company that built the connector industry, you can count on Simpson Strong-Tie® to work closely with builders, engineers and building officials to deliver innovative, building code-compliant solutions to help build safer, stronger structures economically. Download the Timber Connectors NZS 3604 Catalogue.

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From testing to service to availability, everything we do is engineered to ensure your project's success. With every product, you know you are getting the quality, value, service and on-time delivery that we have built our reputation on for the past 60 years.

From straps and ties to joist hangers and much more, Simpson Strong-Tie® structural connectors increase the strength and safety of timber-frame structures. Each connector is unique to Simpson Strong-Tie and is designed for specific applications without the need to adapt metal plating to suit a connection. Download the Timber Construction Connectors Catalogue (2016-2018).

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From fully tested and engineered connectors and clips Simpson Strong-Tie® provides comprehensive structural solutions for cold-formed steel construction. From steel-to-steel connections to full-scale lateral solutions and curtain wall connectors, we remain committed to developing new technology that helps to advance the cold-formed steel industry.

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