Adjustable Joist Hanger
Technical Product Data Sheet
Description
Advantages of the OCM Adjustable Joist Hanger:
• Eliminates the need for traditional cast-in hangers and working parts
• Very strong product which reduces both material and labor
• Fully reusable including all lumber and decking material
• Easy adjustment of deck elevation using the screw jack; accommodates up to a 2x12
• Tapered lip to allow for ease of removal; no plastic shield or sleeve required
• Galvanized finish prevents corrosion for longer use
Installation:
• Place the top lip of the joist hanger on top of the beam flange
• Insert the 2x joist lumber into each joist hanger directly across from each other
• Adjust the screw jack to raise or lower the 2x joist lumber to the proper elevation to support formwork
Removal:
• Release the screw jack to drop the 2x joist lumber
• Remove the joist hangers
• Strip the remaining formwork
Note: Proper installation of the joist hangers is based on correct joist size, span length, loading conditions, and plywood deflection
| OCM Part No. | Weight Each | Crate Qty |
|---|---|---|
| BH65-2X | 7.45 lbs | 255 |
| Slab Thickness | Pressure | Joist Lumber | Maximum Clear Span | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5' | 6' | 7' | 8' | 9' | 10' | |||
| Joist Spacing based on 3/4" (19mm) thick Plywood | ||||||||
| 4" | 100 psf | 2 x 6 | 25" | 25" | 17" | 10" | 6" | - |
| 2 x 8 | 25" | 25" | 25" | 24" | 15" | 10" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 25" | 25" | 25" | 25" | 25" | 21" | ||
| 5" | 113 psf | 2 x 6 | 24" | 22" | 15" | 9" | 6" | - |
| 2 x 8 | 24" | 24" | 24" | 21" | 13" | 9" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" | 18" | ||
| 6" | 125 psf | 2 x 6 | 23" | 20" | 13" | 8" | 5" | - |
| 2 x 8 | 23" | 23" | 23" | 19" | 12" | 8" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 23" | 23" | 23" | 23" | 23" | 16" | ||
| 7" | 138 psf | 2 x 6 | 22" | 18" | 12" | 7" | - | - |
| 2 x 8 | 22" | 22" | 22" | 17" | 11" | 7" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 22" | 22" | 22" | 22" | 22" | 15" | ||
| 8" | 150 psf | 2 x 6 | 22" | 16" | 11" | 7" | - | - |
| 2 x 8 | 22" | 22" | 21" | 16" | 10" | 6" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 22" | 22" | 22" | 22" | 21" | 14" | ||
| 9" | 163 psf | 2 x 6 | 21" | 15" | 10" | 6" | - | - |
| 2 x 8 | 21" | 21" | 19" | 15" | 9" | 6" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 21" | 21" | 21" | 21" | 19" | 12" | ||
| 10" | 175 psf | 2 x 6 | 21" | 14" | 9" | 6" | - | - |
| 2 x 8 | 21" | 21" | 18" | 14" | 8" | 5" | ||
| 2 x 10 | 21" | 21" | 21" | 20" | 18" | 12" | ||
Note: if clear span is not an even foot, use next higher span. Plywood deflection limited to 1/16".
Spacing assumes the use of (2) BH-65 Adjustable Joists Brackets
Joist deflection limited to 1/4". Shaded areas denotes spans limited by joist material
Pressure is based on 150 lbs/ft3 concrete weight and 50 lbs/ft2
Comments: 3,000 lbs safe work load with a 2:1 safety factor.
OCM Limited Warranty
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