Commonly used head styles of screws are as below:
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Flat head A countersunk head with a flat top. Abbreviated FH. | Oval head A countersunk head with a rounded top. Abbreviated OH or OV. | Pan head A slightly rounded head with short vertical sides. Abbreviated PN. | Truss head A extra wide head with a rounded top. |
Round head A domed head. Abrreviated RH. | Hex head A hexagonal head. Abbreviated HH or HX | Hex washer head A hex head with built in washer. | Slotted head washer head A hex head with built in washer and a slot. |
Socket cap head A small cylindrical head using a socket drive. | Button head A low profile rounded head using a a socket drive. |