UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out with time and require to be replaced. It is crucial to be able 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 check. Use the size guide to assistance with this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever handle is a modern-day door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This style of door handle is available in a wide range of styles and finishes. This handle is available from a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The door handles of uPVC/Composite are constructed of durable materials and are suitable for multi-point lock doors that require a strong design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings so they are easily installed on existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.

The spring lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200,000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance over time. The sprung lever can also be reduced to accommodate the widest range of locks. This is especially useful for narrower door frames where the cylinder is located further back. A shorter lever is an excellent option for doors where the latch could be operated by a thumb turn inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently to the lever type handles on doors. These handles can operate from a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side using two offset or inline spindles (pad). They are commonly used on UPVC doors with double glazing and come in a variety of finishes & variations.

The handles have been tested to at least 200 000 cycles and are available in a variety of finishes like White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, which gives the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use.

All upvc sliding door handle levers for handles come with a spindle, screws and can be mounted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which can often be a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have a spring, which solves the problem of door handles that move out of the horizontal position when not being used.

It is crucial to match up the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and aluminium window handle. This measurement is often called the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect to match the appropriate handles.

After you have identified the correct size of PZ and the correct PZ size, you must ensure that the lever and push pads are shaped to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. They are usually rectangular or round in shape with an internal lever and external push pad.

The majority of UPVC lever pads that we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position after not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles are available in left and right handed versions that allow them to be put on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are usually found on upvc sliding door handle doors, but can also be found on other types of door. They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that then reveals pins which can be aligned to those inside the lock body, permitting them to turn a revolving cam, thus opening the door. euro lock handles Cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder is crucial. It is based on the type of use your doors and handles for internal bifold doors will receive. External doors, for instance, should be fitted with cylinders that are more secure, whereas internal doors can be secured using an ordinary cylinder. In addition, some cylinders come with additional features that can improve security, for instance anti-drill or anti-bump features.

To ensure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to each end of the cylinder, including the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable measure it using the lock in its position, you can remove it. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon may be vulnerable to attacks, such as lock snapping, so it is important that it is not too long.

The design of most newer cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. They are designed to decrease the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This can help prevent attacks and protect your doors.

Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common type of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is smashed using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open. This is faster and easier to achieve than gaining access through multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a burglary, which can impede the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to bring the multipoint lock handles to their normal position after use. These handles used to have no spring, and would slide when the locking mechanism was disconnected. The addition of this simple element is among the best ways to correct this issue and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as these are not always easy to manually close by hand.

The spring cassettes were made to be used with sprung multipoint lock. They won't work with unsprung handles, and you will have to cut a hole into your backplate for them to fit. (Please see the image for a more detailed diagram). They are a replacement for existing damaged or missing cassettes inside the door handle backplate of various brands of uPVC doors. They are fitted with an elongated square that allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value-for-money solution to the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to install and will extend the life of your uPVC door. Please contact our team to learn more about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares. We are on hand to assist you and give you professional advice.