Glulam Beam Connectors

Glulam Saddle Hangers

KGLS / KGLST / KHGLS / KHGLST

Reference Series: GLS, HGLS
KGLS – Saddle hanger.
KGLST – Saddle hanger with seismic straps.
KHGLS – Heavier version of KGLS.
KHGLST – Heavier version of KGLST.
Materials: Top flange – 3 gauge; Stirrup – 7 gauge
Finish: Primer
Code Reports: View Code Report Table

Technical Bulletins

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners.
  • Loads and nail schedule apply to each saddle hanger stirrup.
  • Minimum header height is 8-1/2″ for the KGLS; 8-1/2″ for the KGLST; 10-1/2″ for the KHGLS, and 10-1/2″ for the KHGLST.
  • Beam height dimension (H) must be specified when ordering.
  • KGLST and KHGLST models include seismic straps which must be installed with (3) 3/4″ thru-bolts in each supported member and (2) 3/4″ thru-bolts into the supporting beams.

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Option Details:

KGLS / KHGLS Specialty Options Table

KGLS / KHGLS Specialty Options Table View / Download the above load table as a PDF

Welded Top Flange Installation

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

3-View Product Drawings

MiTek Stock # Download or View Files
KGLS57 DWG DXF PDF View Image