What are the 6 common types of screw heads?

There are many different types of screw heads, but here are six of the most common ones:

  1. Flat head: A flat head screw has a flat top and a conical shape on the underside, which allows it to be driven flush with the surface of the material it is being used on.

  2. Round head: A round head screw has a rounded top and a cylindrical shaft, which allows it to be used in a variety of applications.

  3. Phillips head: A Phillips head screw has a cross-shaped indentation on the top, which allows it to be driven using a Phillips head screwdriver.

  4. Torx head: A Torx head screw has a six-pointed star-shaped indentation on the top, which allows it to be driven using a Torx driver.

  5. Hex head: A hex head screw has a hexagonal indentation on the top, which allows it to be driven using a hex key or hex driver.

  6. Square head: A square head screw has a square indentation on the top, which allows it to be driven using a square drive screwdriver.

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