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BORG Hanger — The Original Adjustable Joist Hanger System

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Look no further when you’re searching for a good product for your suspended slab formwork needs! The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System is a proven fast track forming system designed to save contractors considerable time and money. Our construction system eliminates much of the material, labor, equipment, and time normally required for “traditional” elevated concrete slab forming methods.

Advantages

The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System is an easy to use, versatile, quick, and extremely cost-effective method of constructing suspended concrete slab decks.

The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System is a proven fast track forming system designed to save contractors considerable time and money. Our construction system eliminates much of the material, labor, equipment, and time normally required for “traditional” elevated concrete slab forming methods.

Our customers report that their use of the BORG AJH System delivers a 50% to 70% labor and material savings. The system requires only unskilled labor. It increases production efficiency and can be implemented in nearly any construction situation where pre-cast concrete or steel beams are used.

Framed with BORG Hangers
Framed with BORG Hangers

In addition to reducing labor costs, the BORG AJH System significantly reduces undershoring material consumption, tears down faster, eliminates sacrificial hardware and cleanup, and delivers more precision than any other concrete deck forming method used for commercial construction.

The BORG AJH System can be used in most form configurations, reshoring projects, or high haunch conditions. It is ideal for repetitious slab forming in:

  • commercial buildings
  • bridges
  • parking ramps
  • box culverts
  • correctional facilities
  • new and rehab construction
  • elevator shaft caps
  • waste water containments
  • tunnels

Fast, simple, cost-effective, and recyclable — the BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System will move your project along faster while delivering precision and resulting in high quality — precisely what you need in today’s highly demanding construction environment.

Description

The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System is a re-useable joist hanger system.

BORG Standard Hangers bearing joists
BORG Standard Hangers bearing joists

The system requires far less lumber than conventional decking systems. To prepare a concrete deck form using the BORG AJH System, workers typically space BORG Hangers on two-foot centers across concrete or steel beams. Wood joists, up to 13 feet long, are inserted into the adjustable hangers for the length of the deck. Joist dimensions of 2” x 6” through 2” x 12” can be used. The hangers are adjusted to grade and plywood is nailed on top of the joists to complete the form. The concrete deck can then be poured.

No special tools or training are required to use the BORG AJH System. Setup is much faster than other forming techniques.

Teardown is equally fast and efficient. To remove the hangers, the adjustable lower unit loosens via the built-in threaded rod and slides out. The joist can be removed. Clean up is negligible. There is no sacrificial hardware. Hangers and wood joists are immediately available for reuse.

BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System asset life is measured in years, not weeks.

Specifications

The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System accommodates all common joist sizes. The system easily adapts to varying haunch conditions. By varying joists sizes and spacing, spans of exceptional depth and width can be formed without costly, time consuming undershoring. BORG AJH System components are light weight and compact — without small bolts, nuts, or other parts to lose. When you use the BORG AJH System, you will be able to concentrate on the project without worrying about re-supplying your inventory of forming materials.

Standard Hangers

  • Heavy support lip — 1/2″ plate
  • Solid joist bearing plate — 3/16″ × 1 1/2″
  • Supports 2″ × 6″ through 2″ × 12″ lumber, up to 13′ length
  • Thick body — 10 gauge steel
  • Rust resistant surface — zinc plated
  • Removable lower unit — slides in and out easily
  • Jack screw — allows up to 9″ of grade adjustment
  • 3,000 pound capacity, 2:1 safety factor
Standard Hanger Application
Standard Hanger Application

Dowel Hangers

  • 3/4″ DIA. steel dowel — 1 1/2″ long, welded to body & fits into precast or drilled hole
  • Solid joist bearing plate — 3/16″ × 1 1/2″
  • Supports 2″ × 6″ through 2″ × 12″ lumber, up to 13′ length
  • Thick body — 10 gauge steel
  • Rust resistant surface — zinc plated
  • Removable lower unit — slides in and out easily
  • Jack screw — allows up to 9″ of grade adjustment
  • 3,000 pound capacity, 2:1 safety factor
Dowel Hanger Application
Dowel Hanger Application

History

Framing bridge deck with BORG Hangers
Framing bridge deck with BORG Hangers

The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System was created “on the job” by a construction engineer — Carl Borg — in response to the time consumption, cost, and frustration resulting from the use of traditional suspended concrete deck forming methods.

The first BORG AJH System went into operation in 1977. Since then, many thousands of BORG AJH Systems have gone on-line at construction sites around the world.

Many BORG customers say that the BORG AJH System is the fastest method they have found for decking. With other methods and hangers, more materials are required. The BORG AJH System single-joist design adds speed as it reduces costs.

Framing parking lot deck with BORG Hangers
Framing parking lot deck with BORG Hangers

The useful life of a BORG AJH System hanger is nearly indefinite. Some of our original hangers are still in use today. With minimum care, each hanger can be expected to provide a useful life that significantly exceeds its balance sheet life span.

The BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System has earned industry-wide approval. We’re proud to offer you the very best concrete deck forming system available and look forward to providing specific information that will help you evaluate the use of our products in your business.

Please contact us to learn more about the BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System and how we can help you save time and expense with your next concrete deck forming project. We can provide reference materials and a knowledge base you can depend on as you take on projects with the speed and profit potential the BORG Adjustable Joist Hanger System makes possible.