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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced. When replacing them, it is essential that the new handles match the critical dimensions of the old handle.

The top screw's position, replacement door handles the lever and the keyhole size are the three measurements you have to check. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

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

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The uPVC/Composite door handles are constructed of durable materials and are suitable for multi point lock doors that require a strong design. The handles are inline and work with the same spindle as well as screw fixings. They are easily installed on existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.

The spring lever design allows the handle to be placed and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles, this helps to ensure the quality of the finish as well as the performance of the handle over time. The lever that is sprung can be reduced to accommodate a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower door frames where the cylinder is located further back. A shorter lever is a good choice for doors where the latch can be opened by a thumb turn located on the inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are found on most doors. These handles can operate from a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are usually used on UPVC doors with double glazing windows handles glazing and come in a range of finishes and variations.

The handles are available in various finishes, including White Chrome, and Gold. The finish meets BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use.

All UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws, and can be fitted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a larger handle, which is often a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have springs, which can solve the problem of handles for doors that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.

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

When you have the right PZ size, you'll need to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are in a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you require for your doors. These are typically square or round with an internal lever and an 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, rather than hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This prevents drafts and cold air from entering a home. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles come in both left and right handed models which allows them to be placed on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of door. They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case which then reveals pins which can be aligned with those inside the lock body, permitting them to turn a revolving cam, thus opening the door handle replacement. Euro cylinders can be equipped with up to six pins, with both internal and external doors typically having different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder is vital. It depends on the type of use your doors and handles will receive. For example, external doors must be secured with a more secure cylinder whilst internal doors can be secured using a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that can improve security, like anti drill or anti bump properties.

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 hole in the center of the fixing screw to the end of the cylinder, including the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this while the lock is in place however, if this is not possible, you can remove it to measure. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks such as lock snapping, so it is essential to make sure it's not too long.

The design of most newer cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to decrease the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This can help deflect the attack, and keep your door safe.

Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping. This is a growing type of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is attacked with a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is a quicker and easier way to gain access than a multipoint locking system. It also leaves less evidence of the burglary which can hinder insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of your door handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their resting position after usage. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was removed. This simple component is the best solution to address this issue. It also helps prevent your upvc door from becoming stuck in either the closed or open position since they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specially made for use with multipoint locks sprung but they won't work with unsprung multipoint handles and you will require a bespoke hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement handles for upvc windows for broken or missing cassettes in the backplates of door handles of various brands of uPVC doors. They have an elongated square that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and they are supplied individually.

These spring cassettes offer a great value solution to the issue of door handles that have become sagging. They are simple to put in and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors. For more information on our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, please feel free to get in contact with our team. We are here to help and happy to offer expert advice.