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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out over time and will need to be replaced. It is essential to be able to match the dimensions of the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them.

The top screw position the lever, and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you have to verify. Use the size guide to assist you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle or lever is a modern-day door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors. This type door handle is offered in a wide range of styles & finishes. A variety of manufacturers provide this type of handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The door handles made of uPVC/Composite are constructed of durable materials and are suitable for multi-point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and use the same screws and spindle to fix them. They can be easily installed on any uPVC/Composite doors.

door handle repair near me  can be adjusted and angled to suit any user. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200,000 cycles. This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A shortened lever is also an ideal choice for doors where the latch could be opened by a thumb turn on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently than lever handles on doors. The handle can use a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are generally employed on UPVC double-glazed doors and come in many variations & styles.

The handles have been tested to at least 200,000 cycles and are available in several finishes including 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 the purpose it was designed for.

All UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws and can be installed on the uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixation centres allow for a wider handle, which is often an advantage when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have springs, which can solve the issue of handles for doors that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.

When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is essential to match the dimensions of the PZ of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is often known as the  handle centre or 'cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect of matching up the right handles.

After you have identified the correct PZ size it is important to make sure that the push and lever pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. They are usually of a round or square shape, with an internal lever and external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads we offer are sprung, which means that they return to their horizontal position after not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This prevents drafts and cold air from getting into a house. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles are available in left and right handed models, allowing them to be installed on either side of doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are usually found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of doors. They work by using a key to unlock a cylinder case that will reveal pins that can be aligned with the pins inside the lock body, allow them to rotate a revolving cam, thus opening the door. Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with internal and external doors typically needing different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is vitally important; this is contingent on how your door and handle are utilized. External doors, for example should be equipped with higher security cylinders, whereas doors inside can be secured with the standard cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that can improve security, such as 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 must be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn if there is one. If you cannot measure with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. A cylinder that extends beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks, such as lock snapping, so it is essential that it's not too long.

Most newer cylinders have been made with anti-drill and bump resistance features included in their design. These are designed to reduce attacks by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This can help stop the attack and protect your doors.

There are cylinders designed to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the lock's break line and the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is a much faster and more convenient method of gaining access than through a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which could hinder insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is found in the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles to their original position after use. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was removed. Adding this simple component is one of the most effective ways to fix this issue and is an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in the open or closed position, as they are not always easy to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes are specifically designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will need to have a hole specifically cut in your backplate to allow these to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the backplate of the door handle for various brands of uPVC doors. They have a square cut out which accommodates an 8mm spindle and they are supplied individually.

These spring cassettes are a great value-for-money way to fix the problem of door handles that are sliding. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. Contact us to learn more about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer expert advice and to assist you.