Center Load Support
MCL Hangers help keep threaded rod aligned between joist chord angles, reducing unwanted twisting and creating a cleaner load path.
BUILT FOR STEEL LOAD
Steel Joist Hangers A Smarter Threaded Rod Connection
Heavy duty joist hangers engineered for precise alignment, secure installation, and concentric load support. MCL Hangers provide a cULus-listed solution for threaded rod connections on steel joist systems.
BUILT FOR STEEL JOISTS
Reliable steel truss hanger solutions for cleaner installs and centered load support.
Fast Field Installation
Designed for quick setup using standard tools, common decking profiles, and all-thread rod assemblies prepared on the ground.
Tested Heavy-Duty Design
Built for demanding construction, maintenance, and building upgrades, with hanger systems tested to applicable UL 203 requirements.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Concentric hanger solutions for open
web steel joist systems.
Choose the right MCL Hanger for threaded rod connections, strut bar applications, and cleaner load support on steel joist projects.
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M1 Joist Hangers
Description
Engineered for versatile overhead support, the MCL M1 concentric joist hanger installs seamlessly on standard strut bars and open-web joist chords with a .85-inch…
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M2 Joist Hanger
Description
Specially crafted for deep-gap steel joists, the MCL M2 steel joist hanger delivers secure overhead attachments across top and bottom chords featuring gap widths…
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M3 Joist Hanger
Description
Purpose-built for strut bar and standard joist applications, MCL M3 hangers provide a secure, reliable overhead attachment point. Designed to fit Unistrut channels and…
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Heavy Duty Washer
Description
2.5″ diameter heavy duty washer for common hanger assemblies.
Product color shown is for illustration purposes only. The actual product is not green; the color is used to help demonstrate how the product works.
Ready to get the right steel joist hangers for your system?
MCL Hangers help keep threaded rod aligned between joist chord angles, reducing unwanted twisting and creating a cleaner load path.
BUILT FOR REAL SITES
Built for safe steel truss installs, cleaner load paths, and faster field work.
Concentric Load Path
Keeps rod centered between chord angles to support cleaner load transfer.
Secure Field Install
Installs quickly on site with standard tools and common decking profiles.
Clean Joist Mounting
Low profile fit works close to panel points and reduces bulky field work.
Fits Common Profiles
Fits common joist gaps across top chords, bottom chords, plus strut bars.
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Why is concentric hanging preferred?
Concentric loading prevents torsion (twisting forces) on the joist chord, protecting its structural integrity. By placing the hanger and rod directly inside the gap between chord angles, MCL Hangers distribute weight evenly from top or bottom chords without rotating during tightening.
Which MCL Hanger should I use?
Choose your hanger based on chord gap and manufacturer:
- For Gap & Chord Type: Use M1 or M2 for standard angle iron chords (0.85″–1.25″ gap). Use M2 for cold-formed top chords, and M1 for strut bars.
- By Manufacturer: Use M1 for Nucor Vulcraft and Canam Buildings (narrower gap). Use M2 for New Millennium (wider gap).
Do MCL Hangers work with common joists?
Yes. MCL Hangers were developed using open web steel joists from all major U.S. and Canadian manufacturers. They are designed to fit any open web steel joist with a chord gap width ranging from 0.85″ to 1.25″ (or 0.92″ to 1.25″ for cold-formed chords).
Can they be used on top and bottom chords?
Yes. MCL Hangers are designed to be installed on both top and bottom chords. Threaded MCL Hangers (like M2) are often quickest and easiest on the top chord. Both M1 and M2 work equally well on the bottom chord because it is easily accessible from both above and below.
What decking profiles are supported?
On top chords, MCL Hangers are compatible with F, B, N, C, W and P style decking profiles. The spatial clearance above the chord in these standard profiles provides enough room to insert and rotate the hanger into place.
How can I place an order?
Smaller quantities can be purchased directly through our online store. For orders of 100 or more, request a quote to receive volume pricing. Please note that orders are acknowledged within 24 hours with an expected ship date and are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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