Solid Sawn Hangers

Beam and Purlin Hangers

KB / KLB

Reference Series: LB, LBA
With a top mount design and heavy steel fabrication the KB and KLB hangers can cover medium-to-heavy beam and purlin applications. The top mount design offers high loads with less nailing than comparable face mount hangers.
KLB – 14 gauge.
KB – 12 gauge.
Materials: See Load Table
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Code Reports: View Code Report Table

Resources

MiTek Product Catalog

Options

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners.
  • NA20D nails are included with hangers where applicable.
  • KB models are not recommended for use with LVL, PSL, or LSL members.

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KLB Beam and Purlin Hanger

KLB Beam and Purlin Hanger

KLB Beam and Purlin HangerTypical KLB installationKB Beam and Purlin HangerTypical KB installation

Load Table

Joist Sizes:  2 x 4 to 4 x 6
Joist Sizes:  2 x 4 to 4 x 6 View / Download the above load table as a PDF
Joist Sizes:  4 x 8 to 8 x 16
Joist Sizes:  4 x 8 to 8 x 16 View / Download the above load table as a PDF

Option Details:

Welded Top Flange Installation

Welded Top Flange Installation View / Download the above load table as a PDF

Corrosion Resistant Products Table

Corrosion Resistant Products Table View / Download the above load table as a PDF