Simpson Strong-Tie ACBH3X15.37-KT ACBH™ 3 in. x 15-3/8 in. Joist-to-Beam Concealed Hanger w/ Screws

The ACBH concealed beam hanger is made for the rigors of mass timber construction and is machined from aluminum for a high-capacity design. With an allowable stress design load capacity of up to 20 kips, it is the strongest connector in the Simpson Strong-Tie line of concealed end-grain beam hangers. Its concealed connection allows for a wood-only aesthetic while offering one- and two-hour fire resistance ratings per ASTM E119. This hanger installs easily in the factory using fully threaded Strong-Drive® SDCF Timber-CF structural screws and offers generous onsite fit-up tolerance for smooth and easy beam installation. The ACBH is manufactured and stocked in the US for reliable availability.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• High capacity
• Concealed for architectural aesthetics and fire-rated performance
• One- and two-hour fire resistance ratings per ASTM E119
• Recommended for use at beam-to-beam connections in any Seismic Design Category, and at beam-to-column connections in Seismic Design Category A or B
• Multiple router options to suit jobsite needs
• Beam length tolerance of +/- 1/16 in. on each end enables easier installation
• Width: 3 in.
• Height: 15-3/8 in.
• Kit contains (2) backplates that make up (1) connection and (48) Strong-Drive SDCF22614 screws

Application

• Engineered Wood
• Header
• Fire-Rated Assembly
• General Framing
• Glulam
• Mass Timber / Cross-Laminated Timber
• Framing — Wood
• Structural Composite Lumber
• New Construction

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: ACBH3X15.37-KT
• UPC: 707392020585
• GTIN: 707392020585
• Feature 01: High capacity
• Feature 02: Concealed for architectural aesthetics and fire-rated performance
• Feature 03: One- and two-hour fire resistance ratings per ASTM E119
• Feature 04: Recommended for use at beam-to-beam connections in any Seismic Design Category, and at beam-to-column connections in Seismic Design Category A or B
• Feature 05: Multiple router options to suit jobsite needs
• Feature 06: Beam length tolerance of +/- 1/16 in. on each end enables easier installation
• Feature 07: Width: 3 in.
• Feature 08: Height: 15-3/8 in.
• Feature 09: Kit contains (2) backplates that make up (1) connection and (48) Strong-Drive SDCF22614 screws
• Install With: (48) Strong-Drive SDCF22614 screws (included)
• Applications List: Engineered Wood
• Applications List.1: Header
• Applications List.2: Fire-Rated Assembly
• Applications List.3: General Framing
• Applications List.4: Glulam
• Applications List.5: Mass Timber / Cross-Laminated Timber
• Applications List.6: Framing — Wood
• Applications List.7: Structural Composite Lumber
• Applications List.8: New Construction
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 1.0625
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 15.375
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 3
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: ACBH_Hanger
• Base Product Name: ACBH™
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Joist Hangers for Engineered Wood > Hanger
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• Finish: Aluminum
• GUID: 161219709005954474423161591875333332163
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Material: Aluminum
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Package Depth - Imperial: 16
• Package Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Package Height - Imperial: 4
• Package Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Package Width - Imperial: 4
• Package Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Box
• Product Class: Hanger
• Product Includes: (2) backplates and (48) SDCF22614 screws
• Prop 65 - Cancer: Wood Dust
• Prop 65 - Long Text: WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Prop 65 - Short Text: WARNING! Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Prop 65 Warning: Yes
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 8.3
• Short Product Name: ACBH3X15.37 - 2 BACKPLATES w/ SDCF22614
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/miscconnectorsforengineeredwood_engineeredwood/acbh_hanger/p/acbh
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Joist Hangers for Engineered Wood
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• PAL Reference: 50707392020580
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png