UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors get worn out over time and will need to be replaced. When doing this it is crucial that the new handles conform to the exact dimensions of the handle that was previously used.

The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw's location the lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to assistance in this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever handle is a contemporary door handle designed to suit new or replacement window handle doors. This kind door handle is offered in a variety of designs and finishes. A variety of manufacturers provide this type of handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

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The door handles of uPVC/Composite are made of sturdy materials and are perfect for multi point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and they utilize the same screws and spindle to fix them. They are easily fitted on any uPVC/composite door handles door.

The handle can be positioned and angled to fit the needs of all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles. This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever can also be cut to fit more locks. This is useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is situated further back from the door. A lever that is shorter can be used on doors that have a latch that can be opened by the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently to the lever type handles found on most doors. The handle can use a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are typically employed on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes.

The handles have been tested to the minimum of 200,000 cycles and are available in a variety of finishes like White, Silver, Chrome & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with a high performance and durability for its intended purpose.

All of the UPVC lever pad designs are supplied with a spindle and screws that allow them to be installed on a new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm permit a larger handle, which is usually an advantage when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have springs, which can solve the issue of door handles that move out of horizontal position when not being used.

It is essential to match the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is often known as the handle centre or 'cylinder centres and is an essential aspect to match the right handles.

Once you have decided on the correct size of PZ, you will need to make sure that the lever and push pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. These are typically round or square, with an internal lever and an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we sell are sprung. This means they can be reverted to a horizontal position after not in use instead of hanging and possibly sticking in the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from entering a property. Also, the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are swivel which allows you to place them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that will reveal pins that can be aligned to 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. Doors that are internal and external door handles euro lock require different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is vitally important; this is dependent on how your door and handle are used. External doors, for instance should be equipped with higher security cylinders and doors inside can be secured using an ordinary cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders have extra features which can enhance security even more, like anti-drill or anti-bump properties.

To ensure that the euro cylinder is the right size for your door, it must be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable to measure using the lock in a fixed position, you can remove it. It is important to avoid having a cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks.

The design of the latest cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This will help to deflect an attack and ensure your door is secure.

There are cylinders that have been designed to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common type of attack on cylinders, where the break line inside the lock is attacked using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to be opened. This is faster and less difficult than opening the door with multipoint locks and leaves little evidence of a burglary, which can hinder an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is located inside the base of your door handle backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution that returns your multipoint lock handles to their normal position after use. In the past, a lot of window handles for upvc of this kind did not have a spring built into them, and without it they tend to droop or drop once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. This component is the most effective way to address this issue. It also helps prevent your upvc door from becoming stuck in the open or closed position as they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specifically designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks but they won't work with non-sprung multipoint handles. You must have a bespoke hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes in the door handle backplate of numerous kinds of uPVC doors. They have a square cut-out that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic cost-effective solution to the issue of handles on your doors that are sagging. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. For more information about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, you can get in touch with our team. We are on hand to assist and offer professional advice.