UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out with time and require to be replaced. When replacing them, it is essential that the new handles are in line with the exact dimensions of the previous handle.

The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw's location, lever and key hole dimensions. Check the size guide for assistance with this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever door handle is a modern handle that can be installed on replacement or new doors. This style of door handle is available in a wide range of styles & finishes. This handle is offered by a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The handles of uPVC/Composite are constructed from durable materials, and are perfect for multi-point lock doors that require a robust design. The handles are inline, and they utilize the same spindle and screws to fix them. They can be easily mounted on any uPVC/Composite door.

The handle can be placed and angled to fit any user. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles, which will ensure the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames, where the cylinder is further back. A lever that is shorter is an ideal choice for doors where the latch could be activated by the thumb turn on the inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles found on most doors. These handle types can either use a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are commonly utilized on UPVC doors with double glazed front door handles glazing. They come in a range of finishes and variations.

The handles have been tested to the minimum of 200,000 cycles and are available in several finishes like White, Silver, Chrome & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to rust. This provides the handle with the best performance and durability to serve its intended use.

All of the UPVC lever pad styles for handles are supplied with the spindle and screws which allow them to be installed on a new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a larger size handle that can be beneficial when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with a spring, which solves the problem of door handles that move out of the horizontal position when not in use.

It is essential to match the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement may also be referred to as 'handle centres' or cylinder centres'. It is important for matching the correct handles.

Once you have decided on the correct PZ size, you will need 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. These are typically of a round or square design with an internal lever and external push pad.

The majority of the upvc door handle replacement Lever Pads that we sell are sprung. This means that they return to a horizontal position after they are not in use instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This prevents draughts from entering the home. Also, the majority of UPVC locking window handle lever pad style handles are hand-operated, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but can be utilized on other types of door. Cylinder locks are operated by a key which unlocks the cylinder case. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock and allow them to turn the revolving camera, thereby opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder is vital. It depends on the type of use your doors and handles will receive. external door handles and locks doors, for instance should be equipped with cylinders that are more secure while doors inside can be secured with a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that increase security, for instance, anti drill or anti bump properties.

A euro cylinder should be measured accurately to ensure that it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder needs to be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn, if there is one. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place however if this is not possible, you can 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 susceptible to lock snapping attacks.

Most modern cylinders are designed with anti-drill and bump resistance features included in their design. They are designed to decrease the chance of a attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in an opposite direction. This can help deflect the attack and protect your doors.

There are cylinders constructed to resist snapping. This is a common attack on cylinders. A special tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is a faster and easier way to gain access than through the use of a multipoint locking window handles system. It also leaves less evidence of the break-in which could hinder insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is situated in the base plate of your door handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to help return your multipoint lock handles back to their normal position after use. These handles used to have no spring and would drop when the window locking handles mechanism was removed. The addition of this simple element is among the most effective ways to fix this and it is also an excellent way to stop your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in the open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes were designed to be used with sprung multipoint lock. They will not fit handles that aren't sprung and you'll need to cut a hole in the backplate to allow them to fit. (Please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes within the door handle backplate of various kinds of uPVC doors. They are supplied in a single unit. They come with a square cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic value-for-money way to fix the problem of your door handles sagging. They are simple to put in and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC doors. For more information about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, you can get in touch with our team. We are always happy to offer expert advice and to assist you.