Screw Head Types

The most common screw head type used for general fastening when the screw head will be flush with the surface, or when it will be countersunk and the hole will be plugged.Flat heads self-center in the mounting holes of most hinge hardware, preventing any positioning latitude. The flat head screw is also available in the widest range of sizes.

An oversize washer is formed as part of the head itself, providing a larger bearing area which is especially useful when fastening soft materials. these scerws are commonly used when hanging kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

Pan Heads provide a flat bearing surface under the head which is useful for attaching adjustable cabinet hardware such as drawer slides and hinges.

Known as drawer front screws because of their common use in attaching drawer fronts to box style drawers. The oversized round washer style head make this screw perfect for accommodating minor wood movement, or installation adjustment.

The trim head screw resembles a finishing nail in both appearance and function. The head for a #4 screw is used on either a #6 or #7 screw, permitting the screw to countersink itself just like a finishing nail. The small head size requires extra care with the driver bit. We stock only square drive.