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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors are worn out with time and require to be replaced. It is crucial to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them.

The three measurements you need to examine are the top screw position as well as the key hole and lever sizes. Use the size guide to assist you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle or lever is a modern door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors. This type of handle is available in a variety of designs and finishes. A number of manufacturers offer this handle including Avocet, ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The uPVC/Composite door handles are made of robust materials and are ideal for doors with multi-point locks that require a strong design. The handles are inline, and they utilize the same spindle and screws to fix them. They are easily fitted on a new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be placed and angled to suit all users. The handle has been endurance tested to 200,000 cycles. This allows for the assurance of the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is further away from the door. A shorter lever can be used for doors that have a latch that can be opened by the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle is distinct from the lever handles that are found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by a single spindle or by two spindles, either inline or offset. They are commonly utilized on UPVC doors with double glazed door handles glazing. They are available in a range of finishes and variations.

The handles have been tested to the minimum of 200,000 cycles and are available in various finishes like White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with an outstanding performance and durability to serve the purpose it was designed for.

All UPVC handle lever pads come with a spindle, screws and can be mounted on a upvc sliding door handle door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a larger handle, which can be beneficial when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have springs, which eliminate the issue of door handles that move out of their horizontal position when not in use.

It is crucial to match up the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when choosing a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is often referred to as the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect to match the correct handles.

Once you have decided on the correct PZ size, you will need to make sure that the lever and push pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. They are usually of a round or square design with an internal lever and an external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads we sell are sprung, meaning that they return to their horizontal position when they are not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the home. It is also the case that the majority of the UPVC lever pad handles are handed, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. The cylinder lock operates by a key which unlocks the cylinder's case. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned to the pins in the lock, and permit them to rotate the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins, with external and internal doors generally needing different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder is vital. It depends on the use that your doors and handles will receive. For instance, doors that are external should be fitted with a more secure cylinder whilst internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder. In addition, some cylinders have extra features that can improve security even more, like anti-drill or anti-bump features.

A euro door handles cylinder should be measured correctly to ensure that it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable measure it using the lock in its position, you can remove it. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon may be vulnerable to attacks such as snapping locks, so it is essential that it is not too long.

The design of most newer cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to decrease the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to turn in a different direction. This will help to deflect an attack and ensure your door is secure.

Some cylinders are designed to withstand snapping. This is a growing method of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the lock is attacked by a tool that is specially designed to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open. This is a lot faster and less difficult than opening the door with a multipoint lock and leaves no evidence of a break-in which can hinder the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is positioned within the base of your door handle backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles back to their original position after using. In the past, a lot of handles of this kind did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they are more likely to slide or drop once the locking mechanism is disengaged. This simple part is the best way to solve this issue. It also stops your door from becoming stuck in either the closed or open position as they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specially designed for use with sprung multipoint locks but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will need to have a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please see image for technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes within the backplates of door handles of numerous kinds of uPVC doors. They are fitted with a square cut out which allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution to the problem of sagging door handles. They are simple to install and will prolong the lifespan of your uPVC doors. Contact us for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are on hand to help and happy to provide expert advice.