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"Cheese head" screws are defined by their head type, the head has cylindrical sides with a flat disc top and a flat bearing surface. The head height is approximately half of its diameter and typically features a slot drive. The name cheese head derives from the similarity in shape and proportion to that of a wheel of cheese.

Cheese head screws feature a deep head, which permits a deep recess, making them well-suited to a slot drive and were very common in machine manufacture in the early days of manufacture before the advent of other drive systems, as the flat bladed screw driver was less likely to slip, thus more torque could be applied.

Cheese head screws these days are most commonly available as cap screws and are frequently used in appliance manufacture, fixing electrical components, and within the automotive industry. These components are known for their accuracy, strength, quality, durability, and excellent driving capability.

 

 
Common sizes are shown below, others are available on request.