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Different screw head types are designed to offer benefits based grade or materials, installation environment, load requirements and application requirements. Screw drive that could withstand high production environments. Flat head screws have a cylindrical shaft with spiral threads.
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Understanding the most common screw head type
Round Head Screw
Hex Head Screw
Flange Head Screw
Flat Head Screws
Pan Head Phillips Screw
Binding Head Screws
Bugle Head Screws
Dome Head Screws
Raised Head Screws
Truss Head Screws
Combination Head Screws
Pin-in Head Screws
Sentinel Head Screws
Two-Hole Head Screws
Triangular Recess Head
Phillips Head Screws
Hex Socket Head Screws
External Hex Screws
External Torx Head Screws
Pozidriv Head Screws
Quadrex Head Screws
Slotted Head Screws
Square Recess Head Screws
Torx Head Screws
Torx Plus Screws
Cheese Head Screws
Fillister Head Screws
Oval Head Screws
Wafer Head Screws
Sealing Washer Head Screws
Thumb Head Screws
T-Head Screws
Button Head Screws
Flat Undercut Head Screws
Clutch Head Screws
Tri-Wing Head Screws
Y-Type Head Screws
Spline Head Screws
Hi-Torque Head Screws
Triple Square Head Screw
Modified Head Screws
Button Head Self Tapping Screws
Screw head types are mostly used for wood to wood connecting or wood to metal. Type of screws come in an array of flat head screws, screw pan head, phillip head screws, screw hexagon head styles.
| Screw Drive Type | Uses | Image |
|---|---|---|
| U-Drive | Tamper resistance is needed |  |
| Square Drive | Cam-out resistance |  |
| Slotted Drive | Light duty applications |  |
| Six Lobe with Pin | Electronics |  |
| 6-Lobe Drive | Cam out resistance |  |
| Phillips Square Drive | Construction |  |
| Phillips Drive | Woodworking |  |
| One Way Drive | Security applications |  |
| Hex Socket with Pin Drive | General applications |  |
| Hex Socket Drive | Electronic applications |  |
| External Square Drive | Timber framing |  |
| External Slotted Drive | Existing applications |  |
| Hex Drive | Machinery and construction |  |
| Combination Slotted Phillips | Electrical equipment |  |
Screw Sizes
Screw Grade
Different Types of Screws Head
Flat Head Screws Process
Screws Threads Types
Types Of Screws Coating
Hex Head Screws End
Testing & Inspection
Installations
Check two main divisions of screw head types
Countersunk
Non-Countersunk
| Head Type | Phillips Head | Slotted Head |
|---|---|---|
| Flutes | Tapered flutes | No Flutes |
| Tip Shape | Angular tip | Flat tip |
| Located | Self-centralising | Manual alignment |
| Drive Shape | Four radial slots | One slot |
| Drive | Slotted drive | Basic drive |
Type A Point
Type AB Point
Type B Point
Type 1 Point
Type 17 Point
Type 23 Point
Type 25 Point
Type F Point
Type C Point
| Wood Screw Head Types | Images |
|---|---|
| Phillips Flat Head |  |
| Frearson Flat Head |  |
| Slotted Flat Head |  |
| Slotted Oval Head |  |
| Phillips Round Head |  |
| Slotted Round Head |  |
| Machine Screw Head Types | Advantages |
|---|---|
| Hex Head Machine Screws | Reliable and Robust |
| Truss Head Machine Screws | Low-Profile |
| Oval Head Machine Screws | Elegance Meets Efficiency |
| Round Head Machine Screws | Domed Head Solution |
| Flat Head Machine Screws | Flush and Functional |
| Pan Head Machine Screws | Tops and Flat Bearing Surfaces |
Concrete Screws
Mounting Fixtures
Exterior Screws
Outdoor Furniture
Drywall Screws
Installing Drywall on Ceilings
Self Drilling Screws
Metal Roofing
Lag Screws
Timber Frames
Machine Screws
Machinery
SEMS Screws
Automotive
Needlepoint Screws
Plastic Enclosures
Flange Screws
Equipment Assembly
Thread Cutting Screws
Soft Metals
Wing Screws
Computer Hardware
Wood Screws
Furniture Building
Thread Rolling Screws
Industrial enclosures
Set Screws
Machinery
Grub Screws
Door Handles and Hardware
Tamper Resistant Screws
Medical Equipment
Metal Roofing Screws
Metal to Metal Work
Euro Screws
Furniture Assembly
Socket Head Cap Screws
Automotive and Aerospace
Coach Screws
Roofing and Decking
Euro Screws
Securing Furniture Parts
| Screw Size | UNC Threads |
|---|---|
| 1/4" | 1/4-20 |
| 3/8" | 3/8-16 |
| 1/2" | 1/2-13 |
| 5/8" | 5/8-11 |
| 3/4" | 3/4-10 |
| 1" | 1-8 |
| 1 1/8" | 1 1/8-7 |
| 1 1/4" | 1 1/4-7 |
| 1 1/2" | 1 1/2-6 |
| 1 3/4" | 1 3/4-5 |
| 2" | 2-4.5 |
| 2 1/4" | 2 1/4-4.5 |
| 2 1/2" | 2 1/2-4 |
| 2 3/4" | 2 3/4-4 |
| 3" | 3-4 |
| 3 1/2" | 3 1/2-4 |
| 3 3/4" | 3 3/4-4 |
| 4" | 4-4 |
| Screw Size | UNF Threads |
|---|---|
| 1/4" | 1/4-28 |
| 5/16" | 5/16-24 |
| 3/8" | 3/8-24 |
| 7/16" | 7/16-20 |
| 1/2" | 1/2-20 |
| 9/16" | 9/16-18 |
| 5/8" | 5/8-18 |
| 3/4" | 3/4-16 |
| 7/8" | 7/8-14 |
| 1" | 1-14 |
| 1 1/8" | 1 1/8-12 |
| 1 1/4" | 1 1/4-12 |
| 1 3/8" | 1 3/8-12 |
| 1 1/2" | 1 1/2-12 |
| Screw Material | Screw Garde |
|---|---|
| Stainless Steel | A2-70 and A4-70 |
| Nickel Alloy | Monel 400, Inconel 625, Hastelloy C276 |
| High Tensile | Grade 8.8, 10.9, 12.9 |
| Duplex | ASTM A182 F51/ F60 |
| Super Duplex | ASTM A182 F53/ F55 |
| Copper Nickel | CU NI 90/10, 70/10 |
| Brass | ASTM F468 UNS C46200 |
| Aluminium | Grade 6061, 6082, 5083, 5086 |
| Titanium | Grade 2 and 5 |
| Germany Standards | Types |
|---|---|
| DIN 84 | Slottted Cheese Head Screws |
| DIN 95 | Slotted Oval Head Wood Screws |
| DIN 316 | Wing Screws |
| DIN 464 | Knurled Thumb Screws |
| DIN 558 | Hex Screws |
| DIN 564 B | Ejector Screw |
| DIN 571 | Hex Wood Screws |
| DIN 912 | Socket Head Cap Screws |
| DIN 912 BL | Sheet Metal Screws |
| DIN 921 | Slotted pan head screws |
| DIN 927 | Slotted Shoulder Screws |
| DIN 6332 | Grub Screws |
| DIN 7500 M | Thread Forming Screws |
| DIN 7504 K | Drilling Screws |
| European Standards | Types |
|---|---|
| ISO 1207 | Slotted cheese head screws |
| ISO 1479 | Hex head self tapping screws |
| ISO 1483 | Slotted raised countersunk head tapping screws |
| ISO 15480 | Thread Forming Screws |
| ISO 4018 | Hexagonal Screws |
| ISO 4026/27 | Socket set screws |
| ISO 7380 TX | Pan Head Screws |
| ISO 8676 | Hex Cap Screws |
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Screw Head Type Available in Flat Head, Hex Head, Phillip Head, Washer Head and Square Head.
