Západek
Západek is a Czech term for a small fastener or latch used to secure parts and allow controlled release. It covers a range of devices with a common function: to hold two components together by sliding, snapping, or press-fitting. In many mechanical and furniture applications, západek is used to secure doors, lids, drawers, or removable panels, while permitting quick disassembly when needed.
Common forms include spring-loaded detents that engage a recess or hole, pins or studs that pass through
Materials range from steel (often hardened or stainless) to brass or durable plastics, selected for corrosion
In Czech usage, the term is widely understood in carpentry, metalworking, and mechanical engineering and may