Oval Head

Oval head machine screws are threaded fasteners for commercial assembly, maintenance, repair, and fabrication work using a pre-tapped hole or matching nut. Their raised oval profile offers a more decorative, finished appearance than a flat head and is suited to applications involving conical fastening surfaces.

Product Display:
Helpful Buying Guide

Buying Guide: Oval Head Machine Screws

Choose an oval head machine screw by matching the thread size and pitch to the prepared hole or nut, then confirming the required length, drive style, head profile, and material listed for the assembly.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

M5 x 0.8 x 16 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966M5 x 0.8 x 16 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966WBB2298431M4-0.7 x 20 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966, Pkg of 100M4-0.7 x 20 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966, Pkg of 100WBB2298825M6 x 1.0 x 10 mm Slotted Oval Head Steel Machine ScrewM6 x 1.0 x 10 mm Slotted Oval Head Steel Machine ScrewWBB2291441M4 x 0.7 x 40 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine ScrewM4 x 0.7 x 40 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine ScrewWBB2298436
Use Cases

Threaded assembly and repair

These machine screws are designed for equipment assembly, maintenance, repair, and fabrication where a pre-tapped hole or compatible nut provides the mating thread.

How to Choose

Match the thread first

Confirm the metric diameter and pitch required by the hole or nut, such as M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, or M6 x 1.0. Then select the length needed for the assembly.

Applications

Finished raised-head fastening

An oval head provides a raised, decorative-style profile where a flat head is not preferred. The profile can also be used when fastening against conical surfaces.

Additional Info

Compare drive, material, and designation

Available selections include Phillips and slotted drives, 304 stainless steel and steel construction, and steel options with a zinc finish. Several stainless steel selections carry a DIN 966 designation.

M3–M6Thread diameters

Represented metric sizes span M3, M4, M5, and M6.

6–40 mmListed lengths

Available represented lengths range from 6 mm to 40 mm.

2Drive styles

Choose from Phillips or slotted drive styles.

2Construction options

Selections include 304 stainless steel and steel.

Comparison Guide

Compare represented oval head machine screw types

Use this overview to narrow the choices shown by drive, construction, and available size examples.

Product typeRepresented detailsWhat to match
Phillips oval head, 304 stainless steelM4, M5, and M6 threads; 8 mm to 40 mm listed lengths; several selections list DIN 966.Match the required thread, length, Phillips drive, and stainless steel construction.
Phillips oval head, steel with zinc finishM6 x 1.0 selections in 40 mm length are represented.Match M6 x 1.0 thread, 40 mm length, Phillips drive, and steel with zinc finish.
Slotted oval head, steelM3 x 0.5 x 6 mm and M6 x 1.0 x 10 mm selections are represented; the M6 selection lists a zinc finish.Match the required thread and length with a slotted drive and steel construction.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with fit

Confirm thread diameter, pitch, and length

A machine screw must match the mating thread in a pre-tapped hole or nut. The represented range includes M3, M4, M5, and M6 diameters with stated pitches of 0.5, 0.7, 0.8, and 1.0.

  • Match M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, or M6 x 1.0 as required.
  • Compare listed lengths from 6 mm through 40 mm.
  • Use the stated length to select a screw compatible with the assembly requirement.
Select the head and drive

Choose the installation style and finished appearance

All represented products use an oval head, which provides a more decorative or finished appearance than a flat head. Choose Phillips or slotted drive according to the compatible installation tool and the screw selection required.

  • Phillips oval head options support installation with a compatible Phillips driver.
  • Slotted oval head options support slotted-driver installation.
  • Use the oval profile where a raised head is preferred or a conical fastening surface is involved.
Review construction details

Compare stainless steel and steel options

The category includes 304 stainless steel machine screws as well as steel machine screws. Certain steel selections are specified with a zinc finish, while several stainless steel selections are identified with a DIN 966 designation.

  • 304 stainless steel is represented across M4, M5, and M6 Phillips oval head options.
  • Steel options are represented in slotted and Phillips oval head configurations.
  • Check for a DIN 966 designation when that stated designation is needed.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are oval head machine screws used for?

They are used for threaded assembly, maintenance, repair, and fabrication with a pre-tapped hole or matching nut.

What thread sizes are represented in this category?

The represented products include M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, and M6 x 1.0 threads.

Are both Phillips and slotted drives available?

Yes. The represented selections include Phillips oval head and slotted oval head machine screws.

What materials are represented?

The category includes 304 stainless steel and steel machine screws. Some steel selections are specified with a zinc finish.

Helpful Buying Guide

Buying Guide: Oval Head Machine Screws

Choose an oval head machine screw by matching the thread size and pitch to the prepared hole or nut, then confirming the required length, drive style, head profile, and material listed for the assembly.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

M5 x 0.8 x 16 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966M5 x 0.8 x 16 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966WBB2298431M4-0.7 x 20 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966, Pkg of 100M4-0.7 x 20 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine Screw, 304 Stainless Steel, DIN 966, Pkg of 100WBB2298825M6 x 1.0 x 10 mm Slotted Oval Head Steel Machine ScrewM6 x 1.0 x 10 mm Slotted Oval Head Steel Machine ScrewWBB2291441M4 x 0.7 x 40 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine ScrewM4 x 0.7 x 40 mm Phillips Oval Head Machine ScrewWBB2298436
Use Cases

Threaded assembly and repair

These machine screws are designed for equipment assembly, maintenance, repair, and fabrication where a pre-tapped hole or compatible nut provides the mating thread.

How to Choose

Match the thread first

Confirm the metric diameter and pitch required by the hole or nut, such as M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, or M6 x 1.0. Then select the length needed for the assembly.

Applications

Finished raised-head fastening

An oval head provides a raised, decorative-style profile where a flat head is not preferred. The profile can also be used when fastening against conical surfaces.

Additional Info

Compare drive, material, and designation

Available selections include Phillips and slotted drives, 304 stainless steel and steel construction, and steel options with a zinc finish. Several stainless steel selections carry a DIN 966 designation.

M3–M6Thread diameters

Represented metric sizes span M3, M4, M5, and M6.

6–40 mmListed lengths

Available represented lengths range from 6 mm to 40 mm.

2Drive styles

Choose from Phillips or slotted drive styles.

2Construction options

Selections include 304 stainless steel and steel.

Comparison Guide

Compare represented oval head machine screw types

Use this overview to narrow the choices shown by drive, construction, and available size examples.

Product typeRepresented detailsWhat to match
Phillips oval head, 304 stainless steelM4, M5, and M6 threads; 8 mm to 40 mm listed lengths; several selections list DIN 966.Match the required thread, length, Phillips drive, and stainless steel construction.
Phillips oval head, steel with zinc finishM6 x 1.0 selections in 40 mm length are represented.Match M6 x 1.0 thread, 40 mm length, Phillips drive, and steel with zinc finish.
Slotted oval head, steelM3 x 0.5 x 6 mm and M6 x 1.0 x 10 mm selections are represented; the M6 selection lists a zinc finish.Match the required thread and length with a slotted drive and steel construction.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with fit

Confirm thread diameter, pitch, and length

A machine screw must match the mating thread in a pre-tapped hole or nut. The represented range includes M3, M4, M5, and M6 diameters with stated pitches of 0.5, 0.7, 0.8, and 1.0.

  • Match M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, or M6 x 1.0 as required.
  • Compare listed lengths from 6 mm through 40 mm.
  • Use the stated length to select a screw compatible with the assembly requirement.
Select the head and drive

Choose the installation style and finished appearance

All represented products use an oval head, which provides a more decorative or finished appearance than a flat head. Choose Phillips or slotted drive according to the compatible installation tool and the screw selection required.

  • Phillips oval head options support installation with a compatible Phillips driver.
  • Slotted oval head options support slotted-driver installation.
  • Use the oval profile where a raised head is preferred or a conical fastening surface is involved.
Review construction details

Compare stainless steel and steel options

The category includes 304 stainless steel machine screws as well as steel machine screws. Certain steel selections are specified with a zinc finish, while several stainless steel selections are identified with a DIN 966 designation.

  • 304 stainless steel is represented across M4, M5, and M6 Phillips oval head options.
  • Steel options are represented in slotted and Phillips oval head configurations.
  • Check for a DIN 966 designation when that stated designation is needed.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are oval head machine screws used for?

They are used for threaded assembly, maintenance, repair, and fabrication with a pre-tapped hole or matching nut.

What thread sizes are represented in this category?

The represented products include M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, and M6 x 1.0 threads.

Are both Phillips and slotted drives available?

Yes. The represented selections include Phillips oval head and slotted oval head machine screws.

What materials are represented?

The category includes 304 stainless steel and steel machine screws. Some steel selections are specified with a zinc finish.

!