Simpson Strong-Tie HSKP5.75X14.5KT - Heavy Seated Knife Plate Concealed Beam Hanger Kit
Preserve the clean aesthetic of mass timber while delivering engineered performance with the Simpson Strong-Tie HSKP. Designed for high-load applications, this heavy seated knife plate installs easily using Strong-Drive SDCF Timber-CF structural screws — reducing jobsite labor and improving efficiency. ICC-ES code listed and tested for inter-story drift, the HSKP is engineered to meet demanding structural requirements. Generous fit-up tolerance allows for easier beam placement during erection, making it ideal for precision mass timber projects.
Features
- High capacity
- Code listed in ICC-ES ESR 2552; 1- and 2-hour fire-resistance ratings per ASTM E119
- Factory installation of connector reduces on-site labor
- Quick field connection of beam to supporting member reduces crane cycle-time
- Inclined screw hole feature reduces the overall screw count compared to horizontal screws
- HSKP offers a concealed wood-to-wood connection
- Recommended for use at beam-to-beam or beam-to-column connections in any Seismic Design Category
- Size: 5.75 in. width x 14.5 in. height
- HSKP5.75X14.5 connector — Simpson Strong-Tie gray-paint finish; SDCF Timber-CF screw — yellow-zinc finish; CJTPL steel dowel — mechanically galvanized
Specifications
| Product Type | Hanger |
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint |
| Color | Gray |
| Height | 14.5" |
| Width | 5.75" |
| Depth | 9" |
| Install With | Installs with included fasteners |