UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors are worn out over time and need to be replaced. When doing this it is crucial that the new handles conform to the exact dimensions of the previous handle.

The top screw's location the lever, and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you have to verify. Use the size guide to assist you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever door handle is a modern handle that can be installed on replacement or new doors. This type of handle is available in various styles 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 suitable for multi-point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline, and they use the same spindle and screws to fix them. They are easily fitted on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be positioned and angled to suit the needs of all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles, this will ensure the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate the widest range of locks. This is particularly useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is situated further back from the door. A shortened lever can also be used for doors with latches that can be activated with the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently to the lever type handles on doors. The handle can work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are typically employed on UPVC double-glazed doors and come in a variety of styles and finishes.

The handles have been tested to at least 200 000 cycles and are available in several finishes including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish meets BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use.

All UPVC handle lever pads come with a spindle, screws, and can be fitted on a uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixing centres permit a bigger size of handle which is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of handles hanging from their horizontal position when they are not in use.

When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is important to match the PZ dimensions of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is also referred to as the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres and is an essential aspect to match the right handles.

Once you have the proper PZ size, you'll have to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are of a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handles that you need for your doors. They typically have rectangular or round in shape, with an internal lever and external push pad.

The majority of UPVC lever pads we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position after not in use, rather than hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This prevents draughts from entering the home. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models which allows them to be put on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are typically found on uPVC doors, but can also be used on other types of doors. They work by using a key to unlock a cylinder that is then revealed with pins that can be aligned to those inside the lock body, allow them to rotate the cam, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.

Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is crucial; it depends on how your door handle replacement and handle are used. external door handles and locks doors, for example are required to be fitted with cylinders that are more secure while doors inside can be secured using the standard cylinder. Some cylinders have extra features that can increase security, like anti-drill or anti-bump properties.

A euro cylinder needs to be properly measured to ensure it's the right 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 to measure using the lock in a fixed position, you can remove it. A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon might be susceptible to attacks like lock snapping, so it is essential to make sure it's not too long.

Most newer cylinders have been designed with anti-drill and bump resistance features that are built into their design. They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a new direction. This can to deflect attacks and ensure your door is secure.

There are also cylinders that are made to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common kind of attack on cylinders, which is where the break line of the lock is smashed by a tool that is specially designed to break the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open. This is a quicker and simpler method to gain access than the use of a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which could hinder insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is found in the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles to their resting position after usage. The handles had no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disengaged. Adding this simple component is among the best ways to correct this and it is also a great way to prevent your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in an open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.

The spring cassettes were made to be used with sprung multipoint locks. They won't work with unsprung handles and you'll need to cut a hole in your backplate for them to fit. (Please look at the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes can be used as a replacement to broken or missing cassettes on the backplate of old upvc window handles door handles. They have a square cut out which allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are available in a variety of.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic value for money way to fix the problem of your door handles sliding. These spring cassettes are easy to install and can extend the life of your uPVC door. Contact us for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are available to assist you and give you professional advice.