Key Features
Skews Up to 45° If the framing is not perfectly straight, this hanger can be field-skewed up to 45 degrees left or right. That gives you more flexibility on steel framing layouts without switching to a different connector. One Hanger, More Sizes One size fits joists from 8 inches through 14 inches deep. That cuts down on part changes and simplifies stocking for cold-formed steel framing work. Complete Hanger Kit The Simpson Strong-Tie S/HJCT-KT Heavy Steel-Joist Hanger Kit includes five connectors and ninety-five #14 screws, so you can get started with the specified hardware instead of chasing fasteners separately.
Overview
The Simpson Strong-Tie S/HJCT-KT Heavy Steel-Joist Hanger Kit is a heavy-duty steel-joist hanger kit for cold-formed steel framing. This is a steel-joist hanger kit designed for shear-load joist connections in unidirectional framing. Model Number: S/HJCT-KT. If you are tying joists into a header, beam, or supporting member and need a connector that can handle layout variation without turning the install into a custom job, this is the kind of hardware that earns its keep.
What makes this hanger different is how much range it gives you from one part number. It fits joists from 8 inches through 14 inches deep, and it can be field-skewed up to 45 degrees left or right. That matters on real framing work where perfectly square conditions are not always what you get. Instead of carrying multiple hanger sizes or trying to force a standard connector into an awkward condition, you have one connector that covers a broad working range.
The S/HJCT platform is built from 97 mil, 12 gauge steel with a G90 galvanized finish. In plain terms, this is not a light connector meant for occasional duty. The heavier steel helps it handle demanding shear-load applications, and the galvanized coating adds corrosion resistance for typical jobsite and building conditions where bare steel hardware would be a poor bet. The horizontal tabs are also practical. They help with top-flange alignment and support the joist while screws are being installed, which makes the connector easier to position accurately during fastening.
Another useful detail is the min./max. fill hole pattern. You can use the round holes for minimum published load, or use the round and triangle holes for maximum published load where the installation calls for it. That gives the connector a little more jobsite flexibility without changing hardware families. It also gives engineers and installers clearer options when matching the hanger installation to the required load path.
This kit version keeps the buying decision simple. You get five S/HJCT connectors and ninety-five #14 screws in one package. For crews doing cold-formed steel framing, that means less guesswork about matching the right screw count to the connector. It is also useful for repair work, smaller structural packages, punch-list framing, or staged installs where you do not need a bulk carton.
From a compatibility standpoint, this connector is meant for more than one supporting condition. It can be used with cold-formed steel headers, wood headers, steel I-beams with welds or powder-actuated fasteners, and masonry wall applications. That makes it a strong fit for mixed-material framing details where one project may move from steel framing into wood or structural steel support conditions. For weld-on applications, the manufacturer lists a minimum required weld of 1/8 inch by 2-1/2 inch fillet weld to each side of the top flange. It may also be installed using PDPAT-62KP 0.157 inch by 5/8 inch powder-actuated fasteners on qualifying steel headers.
Who should buy this? This is for contractors, framers, and steel framing crews who need a heavy steel joist hanger for cold-formed steel construction and want one connector that covers several common field conditions. It is especially useful when joist depth varies from job to job, when skew is part of the framing layout, or when the supporting material changes between steel, wood, and masonry details. If you need a basic light-duty bracket, this is more connector than you need. If you need a structural hanger with real flexibility, this is the right lane.
Handles Straight or Skewed Framing
When the joist does not meet the support at a clean 90 degrees, this hanger gives you room to work instead of forcing a workaround in the field.
- Field skewable up to 45 degrees left or right
- Built for shear-load framing with unidirectional joist attachment
Works Across Mixed Support Conditions
This connector is a good fit when the job moves between steel framing, structural steel, wood support, or masonry details. That kind of flexibility saves time in planning and reduces part changes.
- Compatible with cold-formed steel headers, wood headers, steel I-beams, and masonry walls
- Supports weld-on and powder-actuated fastening methods where specified
Built to Install Cleaner
The small details here are practical, not cosmetic. The top tabs help align the hanger on the flange and support the joist while you drive screws, which helps keep the connection where you want it during install.
- Horizontal tabs help with top-flange alignment
- Tabs also support the joist during screw installation
Heavy Steel Construction That Covers More Jobs
This is the kind of connector you buy when you want one heavy joist hanger that covers a wide spread of cold-formed steel joist depths instead of stocking several niche parts.
- Made from 97 mil, 12 gauge steel
- Fits joists from 8 inches to 14 inches deep
What’s in the Box
- (5) S/HJCT connectors
- (95) #14 screws
Key Specifications
| Material Thickness | 97 mil |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 ga. |
| Finish | Galvanized (G90) |
| Joist Size Range | 8 in. to 14 in. |
| Height | 8 in. |
| Skew Range | Up to 45° left or right |
| Kit Contents | 5 connectors and 95 screws |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs |
Compatibility
Primary Application Designed for cold-formed steel construction. Support Materials Can be used with cold-formed steel headers, wood headers, steel I-beams, and masonry wall applications. Included Fasteners Kit includes ninety-five #14 screws for connector installation. Alternate Installation Methods May be used for weld-on applications and may also be installed with PDPAT-62KP 0.157 in. x 5/8 in. powder-actuated fasteners where specified.
Built For
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Structural Framing Commercial Construction General Contracting Steel Joist Connections Mixed-Material Framing
Pro Tip
Pay attention to the hole pattern. On this hanger, using the round holes gives you the minimum published load, while using the round and triangle holes gives you the maximum published load where the schedule calls for it.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Simpson Strong-Tie S/HJCT-KT Heavy Steel-Joist Hanger Kit is the smart pick when one connector needs to cover a lot of field conditions
This is a practical structural connector for crews that want fewer part changes, solid steel construction, and real flexibility in cold-formed steel framing.
- Who it’s for: Framers, contractors, and steel framing crews working with cold-formed steel joists, mixed support materials, or layouts that may call for skewed connections.
- Why it stands out: It covers 8 inch to 14 inch joists, skews up to 45 degrees left or right, and comes as a kit with screws so you are not piecing the package together.
- Worth knowing: This is not a generic light bracket. To get published load values, the correct fasteners have to go in the correct holes, so installation details matter here.
Common Questions
- What joist depths does this hanger fit? It is designed to fit joists from 8 inches through 14 inches deep.
- Can this hanger be used for skewed framing conditions? Yes. It is field skewable up to 45 degrees left or right.
- What framing materials can it be used with? The S/HJCT can be used with cold-formed steel headers, wood headers, steel I-beams, and masonry wall applications.
- Can it be installed by welding or with powder-actuated fasteners? Yes. The manufacturer states it may be used for weld-on applications and may also be installed with specified powder-actuated fasteners in qualifying steel header conditions.
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