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Types of screw

22 Types of Screw Heads and

Their Uses [with Pictures &
Names]
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This is 22 Types of screw

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Five main character of screw heads

1. Countersunk screw heads
2. Non countersunk screw heads
3. Combinution screw heads
4. Tamper resistant screw
5. Screw head drive type screws
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1. Countersunk screw heads

Countersinking method are used for preventing

the split of wood when the wood is drilled. By the
help of countersinking both proper angle as well as
pilot hold are created which is required for housing
the screw. In this process the holes are pre drill in
addition with correct head angle which helps in
creating finish look. Due to the angle and shape of
some screw heads they need countersinking.
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1. Flat Head Screw
Flat screw heads completely sit with
the surface which leave no part of
head exposed therefore these screws
 need to be countersink. The
advantage of having flat screw head is
that they do not stick out of the
surface and leads catching other
things on it. If the screw cover is used
in this screw then the screw head are
not visible.

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2. Raised Head Screw

Raised head are also known as oval
shaped head, and they have angle which
is similar to that of flat screw but they
have dome shaped head. Countersink is
required for these screws for
accommodating the angle. As compared
to flat screw their head slightly come out
of the surface. This shape does not help
in drive performance of the screw.
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3. Bugle Head Screw
These types of screw heads are commonly
used for the screws which are made for drywall
and plasterboard. The shape of these screws is
similar to flat screw head but under the
surface of head it has an angle which helps in
reducing the damage to the surface. Drilling of
pilot holes are not required because they are
self-drilling. Stress is distributed over a wider
area as compared to flat screws because of
their unique shape.

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B) Non Countersunk Screw Heads

These screws have head shape

without having an angle. Various
types of non-countersink screw heads
commonly used are:

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1. Binding Head Screw

They are a unique screw which are

used for various of projects. They
have domed head and can screw in
each other. Short binding screws
are used for holding large manuals
as well as book binding projects.
They are also used for holding
leather, swatches together.

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2. Dome Head Screws
Domed head screws are very
common type of screw. They are
best suited for the work in which
head of the screw are not hidden
like flat head screws. The dome
shape head provide appealing
design to the surface and the
flat part behind the dome helps
in stopping the screw where it is
to be stopped.
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3. Flange Head Screws

Flange screws are also known as frame

screws. The head of the flange screws
can be circular to hexed and are
extended out from circular flange
situated directly below the head. The 
flange at the head provide stability to
the screw for remaining in the position
and take the position of washer.

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4. Truss Head Screws

In comparison to the other screw

head truss screw head are wider and
they have a rounded surface. Truss
head screws are used for sheet metal
or for the work where there is the
requirement of large holes and the
wider head of the screw prevent
them from going into the hole.

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C) Combination Head Screws

• Combination head screws are very common

nowadays, they have variation and
combination of above given head types.
• A countersink screw heads have angular
shape under the head but the screw in
which countersink is not required have flat
under the head.

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D) Tamper Resistant Screws

• These screws are variations of few common types of screws

 like hex, Phillips. They are best suited for public places
where the chances of theft are high such as public
restrooms. Following are the types of tamper resistant
screws in which there are multiple levels of security:

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1. Pin Head Screws
• Pin screws are one of the most common
tamper resistant screw, they have
same design like a cross shape in
Philips screw having additional layer
which is provided for the prevention of
easy removal. In design there is
additional pin in each head and they
need special tool for removal and
installation. For the removal and
installation of a tamper resistant Philips
screw, Philips screwdriver cannot be
used.
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2. Sentinel Screw Head

• These screws provide very high

level of protection because they
can be driven only in one way.
They are very difficult to remove
therefore they are best suited for
permanent fixtures.

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3. Two Hole Screws

• They are also called as spanners;

they provide security with
maintaining the finished look. Their
heads are flat in which there are
two small holes are provided and
they need special tool for their
installation as well as removal.

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E) Screw Head Drive Type Screws

• In this category there are some screws which

require specific type of screwdriver for their
installation.

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1. External Hex Screw:

• They have hexagonal shape at

head which extend beyond its
surface. Some of them have built
in flange while other have
hexagon shape over their full
head. This screw can be removed
and installed with the help of a 
wrench.

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2. Internal Hex Screw

• These type of screw always need an

Allen wrench for their installation as
well as their removal. They are
generally used for furniture which
need assembly and cannot get
damage by Allen wrench at the time
of installation which results in
pleasing finish. Most of these screws
 come with Allen wrench.

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3. Phillips Head Screw

• They are most common screw among all.

They have cross shape which helps in self
centering the screw which avoid the
drilling in odd angles. A drill can also be
used with this screw and due to their self-
centered design, they remain at their
place at the time of drill when the force is
being applied but head can be strip if too
much force is applied.

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4. Pozidriv Head Screw

• These screws are somewhat similar to Phillips
screws but posidriv screws have more grooves
which results the shape of posidriv screws
resembling a star. For their removal sometime 
Phillips screwdriver can also be used. They
provide more stability to the applied force as
compared to the Phillips screws. The difference
between a Phillips screw and a posidriv can be
identified by looking them from side. There are
ribs between all the four arms of the posidriv
and are marked by ‘pz’.

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5. Quadrex Head Screw

• These head drive are also called as

Phillips square drive and they are
the combination of square recess
and Phillips. Quadrex head drive
looks like Philips design but middle
of cross shape are squared instead
of pointed which prevent stripping
when more force is being applied.

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6. Slotted Head Screw
• These are the screws which are generally referred as
the flat head screws due to the narrow opening
provided for flat screw driver. These screws are most
commonly used and are cheap among others. But
the main disadvantage of using this screw is that
they are very much likely to be stripped. Even the
design of this screw is such that they strip for the
prevention of over tightening of the screw. They are
best suited for the projects which needs a smaller
number of screws which can be screw manually
instead of using powered drill which can results the
screw to strip.

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7. Square Recess Screw

• These screws are

generally known as
Robertson’s. They
have square center
point which prevent
them from stripping
out.

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8. Star Head Screw

• These screws encompass various different
styles which form the shape of stars. There is
a double square drive which have two
robertson’s squares which create 8-point star
in middle.
• There is a triple square drive which have three
robertson’s squares which form 12-point star.
Triple squares are generally used for resisting
high force and no stripping of the screw
commonly used in internal parts of the car
such as drivetrain components.

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9. Torx Screw Head

• In the middle of these screws they

have 6 point star shape and they are
generally used for electronics items
such as DVD players and computers.
These screws are getting popular
nowadays due to their ability to resist
the slip out tendency which are very
important criteria while building
electronics.

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10. Torx Plus Screws

These screws have

smaller grooves which
enable the screw driver
to have more contact
with screw head which
allow us to apply more
force on it.

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11. Tri Wing Screw Head

• These screws are recently invented by

the Phillips screw company. These
screws provide more security in
compared to all other screws and can
sustain more force. They require
special driver for their installation and
removal and the deep grooves in it
enable them for more torque from
drill.

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