| Flat Head |
A flat top with a conical underside for countersinking. |
Woodworking, cabinetry, and where a flush surface is needed. |
| Pan Head |
A slightly rounded top with a flat bearing surface. |
General purpose, electronics, and appliances. |
| Round Head |
A fully rounded top with a flat bearing surface. |
Decorative applications, metalworking. |
| Oval Head |
A combination of a countersunk and rounded top for a decorative finish. |
Decorative applications, furniture. |
| Hex Head |
A hexagonal shape for use with a wrench. |
Heavy-duty applications, construction, automotive. |
| Truss Head |
A low, wide head for holding thin materials to a surface. |
Sheet metal, HVAC installations. |
| Button Head |
A low-profile rounded head for a sleek appearance. |
Furniture assembly, visible fixings. |
| Socket Head |
A cylindrical head with an internal socket drive. |
Machinery, where high torque is needed. |
| Bugle Head |
A smooth, curved shape designed for drywall screws. |
Drywall installation. |
| Fillister Head |
A slightly rounded top with a high profile for high-strength applications. |
Electrical fixtures, applications requiring high torque. |
| Binding Head |
A rounded head with a deeper slot, wider bearing surface. |
Electrical applications, where a larger bearing surface is needed. |
| Cheese Head |
A cylindrical head with a deep slot for high torque applications. |
High torque applications, electrical connectors. |
| Flange Head |
A built-in washer for increased holding power and resistance to loosening. |
Automotive, sheet metal assembly. |
| Wafer Head |
A thin, wide head for reducing the risk of material splitting. |
Soft materials, cladding. |
| Bugle Head |
Self-countersinking with a curved surface. |
Drywall, wood-to-wood applications. |
| Phillips Head |
A cross-shaped head allowing higher torque without slipping. |
General purpose, woodworking, electronics. |
| Pozidriv Head |
Improved version of Phillips head with extra slots to prevent cam-out. |
High torque applications, woodworking, furniture assembly. |
| Slotted Head |
A simple slot for use with a flat-blade screwdriver. |
General purpose, household uses. |
| Torx Head |
A star-shaped head to resist cam-out and provide high torque transfer. |
Automotive, electronics, where high torque is needed. |
| Tri-Wing Head |
A three-slotted head, providing tamper resistance. |
Security applications, electronics, aerospace. |