pan head

Domed screw top

A pan head is a type of screw head with a slightly rounded top and flat bearing surface, wider than it is tall.

The shape resembles an upside-down frying pan.

Pan head screws are common in electronics and metalwork where a low-profile but visible head is acceptable: Use pan head screws for the mounting bracket.

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Opposites
head profile/seating

pan headflat head

Straight-bladed screwdriver type

round head · cheese head · hex head

head shape geometry

pan headhex head

Polygonal bolt end

cheese head · round head

Family

pan, head, pans, panned, panning, heads, headed, heading, header

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G