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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors get worn out over time and need to be replaced. It is crucial to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing window handles them.

The top screw position the lever, and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements that you need to determine. Use the size guide to help you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on doors that are new or replacement. This style of handle is available in many designs and finishes. This handle is available from a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The door handles made of uPVC/Composite are made of robust materials and are suitable for doors with multi-point locks that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and use the same screws and spindle to secure them. They are easily fitted on a new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The sprung lever design allows the handle to be set and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance tested to 200,000 cycles. This will ensure the quality of the finish as well as the performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever can be shortened to fit a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A lever that is shorter can be used on doors with a latch that can be opened by the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are used on the majority of doors. These handle types can either work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are typically used on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and styles.

The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200k cycles and are available in several finishes like White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with an outstanding performance and durability for its intended purpose.

All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle, screws and can be mounted on the uPVC sliding door handles. The 211mm backplate fixation centres allow for a bigger handle, which is usually beneficial when replacing an old or damaged multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have springs, which eliminate the problem of handles for doors that slide out of horizontal position when not being used.

It is essential to match the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the upvc chrome door handles doors when selecting a replacement handles for upvc windows UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also called 'handle centre or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the correct handles.

Once you have the correct PZ size you will then be required to make sure that the lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved handles you require for your doors. They typically have rectangular or round in shape with an internal lever and an external push pad.

The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads we sell are sprung. This means they return to a horizontal position when not in use, rather than hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This stops draughts from entering the building. Also, the majority of the UPVC handle lever pad style handles are hand-operated which allows you to place them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are usually found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of door. Cylinder locks are operated with a key that unlocks the cylinder's case. This exposes pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock, allowing them to turn the camera that rotates, opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security.

Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is essential; it is contingent on how your door and handle are used. External doors, for instance are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security and internal doors can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Some cylinders have extra features that increase security, like anti-drill or anti bump properties.

A euro cylinder needs to be properly measured to ensure that it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to each end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place however if this is not possible, you may remove it to take measurements. A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks, such as snapping locks, so it is important to make sure it's not too long.

The design of many modern cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. They are designed to decrease attacks by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This can help deflect the attack, and protect your door.

Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A special tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is a faster and easier way to gain access than a multipoint locking system. It also leaves less evidence of the burglary which could make it difficult to prove insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette sits in the base of the door handle backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution that returns the multipoint lock handles back to their original position after use. In the past, a lot of these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they tend to droop or 'drop' once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. Adding this simple component is one of the best ways to correct this, and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in the open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes have been specifically designed for use with multipoint locks sprung, they will not fit unsprung multipoint handles and you will need to have a bespoke hole cut into the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They feature an elongated square that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic cost-effective solution to the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are easy to fit and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors. Contact us to learn more about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer expert advice and to assist you.