UPVC Replacement Door Handles

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

The top screw's location, the lever and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements that you need to check. Use the size guide to assistance with this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle is a modern-day door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors. This kind of handle is available in various styles and finishes. A number of manufacturers make this type of 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 perfect for doors with multi-point locks which require a robust design. The handles are inline and work with the same spindle as well as screw fixings, so they can be easily fitted to new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles, which will ensure the quality of the finish as well as the performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is further back from the door. A shorter lever can be used for use Pediascape here doors that have a latch that can be opened by the thumb located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently from lever-type handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handles are operated by a single spindle or by two spindles inline or offset. They are typically employed on UPVC double-glazed doors and come in a variety of styles and styles.

The handles have been tested to at least 200,000 cycles and are available in several finishes including white window handles Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with a high performance and durability for the purpose it was designed for.

All UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws and can be installed on a uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a larger handle, which is often a benefit in replacing a defective or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles are also sprung, solving the problem of handles hanging out of their horizontal position when not in use.

It is crucial to match up the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing a replacement Upvc Door Locks And Handles spindle and handle. This measurement is also called the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect in ensuring that you have the correct handles.

Once you have decided on the correct PZ size and the correct PZ size, you must make sure that the lever and push pads are designed to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. These are typically square or round 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 not being used, instead of hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame. This stops draughts and cold air from entering a property. You will also find that the majority of the upvc sliding door handle lever pad handles are swivel, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are typically found on uPVC doors, but 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 to the pins in the lock, allowing them to turn the revolving camera, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders can be equipped with up to six pins with external door handles and locks and internal doors usually having different levels of security.

Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is essential; it depends on the way your door and handle are used. For instance, doors that are external must be secured with a more secure cylinder while doors inside can be secured using a standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders have extra features which can enhance security, for instance anti-drill and anti-bump characteristics.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn, in the event that one is present. It is best to do this while the lock is in place however when this isn't feasible, you can take it off and remove it to take measurements. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon could be vulnerable to attacks such as snapping locks, therefore it is important that it's not too long.

The design of most newer cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to decrease the risk of attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in an opposite direction. This can help deflect the attack, and keep your door safe.

Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping. This is a growing kind of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the lock is attacked using a special tool to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is a lot faster and more straightforward than gaining access through multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a break-in which can impede the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is found in the base plate of your door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles for bifold doors to their resting position after using. These handles used to have no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was removed. This simple component is the most effective way to fix this problem. 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 made for use with multipoint locks sprung, they will not fit multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will require a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit (please see image for technical diagram). These cassettes are a replacement to damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are supplied in a single unit. They come with a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution for the problem of door handles that have become sagging. They are simple to put in and will increase the life span of your uPVC doors. For more information on our range of uPVC spares and accessories you can get in touch with our team. We are on hand to help and happy to offer expert advice.