UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors are worn out with time and require to be replaced. In this case, it is important that the new handles match the critical dimensions of the previous handle.

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

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle is a modern door Composite door handles handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This type 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 uPVC/composite door handles (visit the following website page) are made of sturdy materials and are ideal for doors with multi-point locks that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and use the same screws and spindle to secure them. They can be easily mounted on a new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be positioned and angled to accommodate all users. The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance is maintained over time. The sprung lever can also be shortened to fit more locks. This is especially useful in doors with smaller door frames where the cylinder is located further back. A shortened lever can also be used for doors with latches which can be operated with the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc window locking handles handle differs from the lever handles used on the majority of doors. These handles 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 doors with double glazing. They are available in a variety of finishes and variations.

The handles have been tested to at least 200,000 cycles and are available in various finishes including White and Silver, as well as 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 its intended purpose.

All UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws, and Composite Door Handles can be fitted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which is often an advantage when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles are also spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of door handles for double glazed doors sagging out of the horizontal position when they are not in use.

When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is essential to match the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door. This measurement is also called 'handle centres or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the correct handles.

When you have the right PZ size you will then have to ensure that the lever pads and push pads are of a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you require for your doors. They are usually rectangular or round in shape, with an internal lever and external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position after not in use, instead of hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the property. Also, the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are swivel, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other types of doors. They operate with a key to unlock a cylinder that will reveal pins that can be aligned with those in the lock body and allow them to rotate an revolving cam, 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 essential; it depends on how your doors and handles are used. For instance, exterior doors must be secured with an extra secure cylinder, while internal doors can be secured using an ordinary cylinder. In addition, some cylinders have extra features that increase security further, such as anti-drill or anti-bump features.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is the correct size for your door, it must be measured correctly. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to each end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place however in the event that this is not possible, you may remove it to measure. It is important to ensure that there is no cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks.

The design of many modern cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce the chances of an attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction. This will help to deflect attacks and protect your door.

Certain cylinders are made to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common type of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the lock is targeted using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is a quicker and more convenient method of gaining access than 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 situated inside the base plate of your door handle. It provides a sprung solution to help return the multipoint lock handles to their normal position after usage. The handles were previously equipped with no spring, and would slide when the locking window handles mechanism was disconnected. The addition of this simple element is one of the best methods to correct this issue and is a great way to prevent your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in the open or closed position, as they aren't always easy to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes are specifically designed for use with multipoint locks sprung They will not work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will require a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes can be used as a replacement to damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of upvc door locks and handles door handles. They are available as a single unit. They feature a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic cost-effective solution to the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are easy to fit and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors. For more information on our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories please feel free to get in contact with our team. We are on hand to assist and give you professional advice.