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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced. When doing this it is important that the new handles conform to the critical dimensions of the old handle.

The three measurements to check are the top screw's location the lever and key hole sizes. Check the size guide for help with this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle or lever is a modern-day bifold Door Handle replacement handle designed to work with new or replacement doors. This style of door handle is available in a wide range of designs and finishes. A variety of manufacturers provide this handle including Avocet, ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The handles made of upvc windows handles/Composite are made from durable materials, and are ideal for doors with multiple points that need a heavy-duty design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings, so they can be easily fitted to existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.

The sprung lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled to ensure a comfortable experience 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 and performance of the handle over time. The lever that springs is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is especially useful for narrower door frames where the cylinder is further back. A lever that is shorter is an excellent option for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently than lever handles found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle or two spindles inline or offset. They are usually utilized on replace upvc door handle doors with double glazing. They come in a variety of finishes & variations.

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

All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles are supplied with a spindle and screws which allow them to be put on an existing or new 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. These levers for handles are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of door handles sagging out of their horizontal position when they are not in use.

When selecting a replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is important to match the dimensions of the PZ on both the multipoint lock and the uPVC sliding patio door handle replacement. This measurement is also known as the handle centre or 'cylinder centres and is an essential aspect of matching up the appropriate handles.

After you have identified the correct PZ size it is important to 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 usually square or round with an internal lever, and an external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads we offer are sprung, which means that they will return to their horizontal position after not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from entering a property. The majority of UPVC lever pad style 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 door. They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder case which then reveals pins which can be aligned to those in the lock body and permitting them to turn an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is vitally important; this is dependent on the way your doors and handles are used. For example, external doors require a more secure cylinder while internal doors can be secured with a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that can improve security, such as anti drill or anti bump properties.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured correctly. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the other end of the cylinder, including the thumb turn if you have one. It is best to do this with the lock in place, but if this is not feasible, you can take it off and remove it to take measurements. It is crucial to not have a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks.

Most newer cylinders have been constructed with bump and anti-drill features included in their design. These are designed to reduce the chances of an attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in the opposite direction. This will help to deflect the attack and ensure your doors are secure.

Some cylinders are designed to withstand snapping. This is a common attack on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the lock's break line and then the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and easier to achieve than opening multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a burglary, which could hinder an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette sits within the base of your door handle backplate, providing a spring solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their rest position after use. The handles were previously equipped with no spring, and would slide when the locking mechanism was removed. The addition of this simple element is one of the best ways to correct this issue and is an excellent way to stop your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in either closed or open position, since they aren't always easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specifically designed for use with sprung multipoint locks They will not work with non-sprung multipoint handles. You must have a hole specifically cut in your backplate to allow these to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing damaged or missing cassettes inside the backplates of door handles of many 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-for-money way to fix the problem of your door handles sagging. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. For more information on our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, please feel free to get in contact with our team. We are always ready to offer professional advice and assistance you.