UPVC Replacement Door Handles

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

The top screw's location, the lever and the keyhole size are the three measurements you need to determine. Use the size guide to help you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on replacement or new doors. This style of door handle is available in a variety of styles & finishes. A number of manufacturers make this handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The Repair Upvc Door Handle/Composite handles are made from durable materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a strong design. The handles are inline and run from the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily incorporated into existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be adjusted and angled to fit any user. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles, which helps to ensure the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever can be cut to fit more locks. This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames, in which the cylinder is further back. A shorter lever is an ideal choice for doors where the latch can be operated by a thumb turn on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad home door handle repair near me handle made of upvc operates differently than lever handles on doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are commonly utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a range of finishes and variations.

The handles are available in various finishes, including White chrome and Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use.

All UPVC lever pads for handles include a spindle and screws, and can be fitted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a wider size handle that is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with springs, which can solve the problem of handles for doors that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.

When selecting a replacement repair upvc door handle handle and spindle it is essential to match the dimensions of the PZ of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door. This measurement is also referred to as the handle centre or 'cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect in ensuring that you have the right handles.

Once you have decided on the correct size of PZ it is important to ensure that the lever and push pads are shaped to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. They are usually of a round or Repair upvc door handle square shape, with an internal lever and external push pad.

The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we offer are spring-loaded. This means that they can be reverted to a horizontal position when not being used instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This prevents drafts and cold air from getting into a house. You will also find that the majority of the UPVC lever pad handles are handed that allows you to put them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are typically used on uPVC doors, but can also be found on other types of doors. The cylinder lock is operated with a key that unlocks the cylinder case. This exposes pins that can be aligned to the pins in the lock, allowing them to rotate the revolving camera, thereby opening the door. Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with both internal and external doors typically requiring different levels of security.

Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is vitally important; this depends on the way your doors and handle are utilized. External doors, for example are required to be fitted with cylinders that are more secure and internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders have extra features that can improve security further, such as anti-drill or anti-bump features.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is the correct size for Repair Upvc Door Handle your door, it should be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to each end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. If you cannot measure using the lock in a fixed position, you can remove it. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon could be susceptible to attacks like lock snapping, so it is crucial to make sure it's not too long.

The design of the latest cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a different direction. This can deflect the attack, and keep your door safe.

There are cylinders that have been constructed to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common kind of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is smashed using a special tool to break off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open. This is a faster and simpler method to gain access than using the use of a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which could delay insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is positioned within the base of the door handle backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution and returning the multipoint lock handles back to their rest position after use. Previously a lot of these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them, and as a result, they tend to droop or drop once the locking mechanism is disengaged. This simple feature is one of the most effective ways to fix this, and is an excellent way to stop your doors made of repair upvc door handle from becoming stuck in the open or closed position, as they are not always easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes have been specifically designed for use with sprung multipoint locks, they will not fit multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will need to have a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit (please see image for technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes within the door handle backplate of numerous brands of uPVC doors. They are fitted with a square cut-out that accommodates an 8mm spindle and they are supplied individually.

These spring cassettes are a great cost-effective way to fix the problem of handles on your doors sagging. These spring cassettes are easy to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door handle repair plate. Contact us to learn more about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are available to assist you and provide expert advice.