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Cheese Head

Cheese Head

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Cheese head machine screws have a tall, narrow cylindrical head with a flat top and a flat bearing face underneath. The narrow profile sits in tight spaces where a pan head would foul adjacent components, and the tall head provides a deeper slot for more reliable screwdriver engagement compared to a flat-head screw.

Also known as: Fillister Head, Cheese Head, Cylindrical Head.

Used extensively in electronics, scientific instruments, electrical fittings, precision assemblies and any application where a narrow-diameter head is required. Fully threaded with uniform diameter — requires a pre-tapped hole or matching nut.

DRIVE TYPES

Slot — The traditional and most common drive for cheese head screws. Used in electrical components and instrumentation. Matching slot bits are in our Driving section.

Phillips (PH1) — Available on selected metric sizes for faster driving with power tools.

MATERIALS AND THREAD SYSTEMS

Zinc Plated — Internal use, general electronics and assembly.

Brass — For electrical, marine, plumbing and heritage applications. Corrosion resistant and thermally conductive.

Nylon — For electrical isolation applications.

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