Technical Specifications
Glulam Beam Connectors
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KGLS – Saddle hanger.
KGLST – Saddle hanger with seismic straps.
KHGLS – Heavier version of KGLS.
KHGLST – Heavier version of KGLST.
Materials: Top ange - 3 gauge; Stirrup - 7 gauge
Finish: USP primer
Options: See KGLS & KHGLS Specialty Options Chart
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• 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 specied 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.
• See Welded installation chart on page 232.
KHGLSTKGLSTypical KHGLST
installation
KGLS / KGLST / KHGLS / KHGLST Glulam Saddle Hangers
Uplift Tension
Floor
Ref. No. W
H
4
D
L
TF
Qty
Type
Qty
Dia.
Qty
Type
Qty
Dia.
100%
115%
125%
160%
160%
KGLS35 GLS3-5 3-1/4 specify 5 6 5-1/4 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 10275 10505 10655 2440 -- --
KGLST35 -- -- 3-1/4 specify 6-1/2 10 5-1/4 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 12900 13130 13280 2440 15120
KGLS37 GLS3-7 3-1/4 specify 5 6 6-7/8 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 10275 10505 10655 2440 -- --
KGLST37 -- -- 3-1/4 specify 6-1/2 10 6-7/8 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 12900 13130 13280 2440 15120
KGLS39 GLS3-9 3-1/4 specify 5 6 8-7/8 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 10275 10505 10655 2440 -- --
KGLST39 -- -- 3-1/4 specify 6-1/2 10 8-7/8 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 12900 13130 13280 2440 15120
KGLS55 GLS5-5 5-1/4 specify 5 9 5-1/4 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 14710 14980 15160 2440 -- --
KGLST55 -- -- 5-1/4 specify 6-1/2 12 5-1/4 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 19015 19285 19465 2440 15120
KGLS57 GLS5-7 5-1/4 specify 5 9 6-7/8 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 15875 16105 16255 2440 -- --
KGLST57 -- -- 5-1/4 specify 6-1/2 12 6-7/8 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 20180 20410 20560 2440 15120
KHGLS5 HGLS5 5-1/4 specify 6-1/2 12 specify 14 WS3 -- -- -- -- 8 WS3 -- -- -- -- 20685 20990 21195 3250 -- --
KHGLST5 -- -- 5-1/4 specify 6 12 specify 14 WS3 2 3/4 8 WS3 3 3/4 19250 19555 19760 3250 15120
KGLS77 GLS7-7 6-7/8 specify 5 12 6-7/8 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 20425 20655 20805 2440 -- --
KGLST77 -- -- 6-7/8 specify 6-1/2 12 6-7/8 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 24475 24745 24925 2440 15120
KGLS79 GLS7-9 6-7/8 specify 5 12 8-7/8 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 6 WS3 -- -- -- -- 20425 20655 20805 2440 -- --
KGLST79 -- -- 6-7/8 specify 6-1/2 12 8-7/8 6 WS3 2 3/4 6 WS3 3 3/4 26095 26325 26475 2440 15120
KHGLS7 HGLS7 6-7/8 specify 6 12 specify 14 WS3 -- -- -- -- 8 WS3 -- -- -- -- 20985 21615 22035 3250 -- --
KHGLST7 -- -- 6-7/8 specify 6-1/2 14 specify 14 WS3 2 3/4 8 WS3 3 3/4 23785 24415 24835 3250 15120
KHGLS9 HGLS9 8-7/8 specify 6 12 specify 14 WS3 -- -- -- -- 8 WS3 -- -- -- -- 20985 21615 22035 3250 -- --
KHGLST9 -- -- 8-7/8 specify 6-1/2 16 specify 14 WS3 2 3/4 8 WS3 3 3/4 26585 27215 27635 3250 15120
1) Allowable loads and fastener schedules apply to each side of the saddled hanger. 4) Hangers with seismic straps may require a minimum joist depth.
2) WS3 Wood Screws are 1/4" x 3" long and are included with hangers. Consult USP for additional information.
3) Minimum header height is 8-1/2" for the KGLS and KGLST;
New products or updated product information are designated in blue font.
10-1/2" for the KHGLS and KHGLST.
Fastener Schedule
Wood Screws
1,2
Bolts
Header
8-3/4
Joist
3-1/8
5-1/8
6-3/4
Wood Screws
1,2
Bolts
Supported
Glulam
Beam Size
USP
Stock No.
Dimensions (in)
4
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
Roof
F
C^
= 560 psi
2,
R12,
F1
Code
Ref.
Option
Skewed
1,3
Sloped Seat
2
Sloped / Skewed
1,2
Sloped Top Flange
4
Top Flange Offset Saddle
Range
1˚ to 50˚ 1˚ to 45˚ See Sloped Seat and Skewed 0° to 30° May not be skewed 5" minimum saddle
1) Skewed hangers with skews greater than 15° may have all joist nailing on outside flange.
2) Sloped or sloped / skewed hangers with slopes greater than 15° may have additional joist nails.
3) Skewed hangers typically require a bevel cut however, a square cut option may be available as a custom when requested.
4) Sloped top flanges with greater than 15° may have additional header nails.
New products or updated product information are designated in
blue font
.
Allowable
Loads
Ordering
KGLS - 6500 lbs. Max.
KHGLS - 7980 lbs. Max.
50% of uplift load
on skews greater than 15°.
Add SK , angle required,
right (R) or left (L) , and
square cut
(SQ)
or
bevel cut
(BV)
to product number.
Ex. KGLS35H115_SK45R_BV
KGLS - 6500 lbs. Max.
KHGLS - 9165 lbs. Max.
50% of table load
for KGLS.
45% of table load
for KHGLS.
Add SL, slope required,
and up (U) or down (D),
to product number.
Example:
KGLS35H115_SL30D
Add SF, angle required,
and right (R) or left (L),
to product number.
Example:
KGLS35H115_SF30L
See Sloped Seat and Skewed.
Example:
KGLS35H115_SK45R_BV_SL30D
100% of table load
per side
Add OS, and
right (R) or left (L),
to product number.
Example:
KGLS35H115_OSL
Add SA, and
saddle width required
to product number.
Example:
KGLS35H115_SA=5-1/2"
KGLS - 5500 lbs. Max.
KHGLS - may not
be sloped / skewed.
Reduce allowable
table loads using
straight-line interpolation.
1) Allowable loads and fastener schedules apply to each side of the saddled hanger.
2) WS3 Wood Screws are 1/4" x 3" long and are included with hangers.
3) Minimum header height is 8-1/2" for the KGLS and KGLST;
4) Hangers with seismic straps may require a minimum joist depth.
Consult USP for additional information.
New products or updated product information are designated in blue font.
1) Skewed hangers with skews greater than 15° may have all joist nailing on outside ange.
2) Sloped or sloped / skewed hangers with slopes greater than 15° may have additional joist nails.
3) Skewed hangers typically require a bevel cut however, a square cut option may be
available as a custom when requested.
4) Sloped top anges with greater than 15° may have additional header nails.
New products or updated product information are designated in blue font.
KGLS & KHGLS Specialty Options Chart – refer to Specialty Options pages 228, 230-231 for additional details
Glulam Beam Connectors
TF
L
D
W
H