Cheese head screws feature a deep head, which permits a deep recess, making them well-suited to a slot drive. Cheese head screws are most commonly available as cap screws and are frequently used in appliance manufacture, fixing electrical components, and within the automotive industry.
Fillister machine screws have a rounded top surface, cylindrical sides, and a flat bearing surface. The greater side height is what distinguishes a fillister head from a pan head. A fillister machine screw is the preferred style for use in counterbored holes.