UPVC Replacement Door Handles

Over time, the handles on your doors will get worn out and will require replacement. When doing this it is essential that the new handles match the dimensions of the old handle.

The top screw's location as well as the lever and keyhole size are the three measurements you have to verify. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever handle is a modern sliding patio door handle replacement window handle replacement that is designed to fit new or replacement doors. This style of handle is available in many designs and 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 made of uPVC/Composite are made from robust materials, and are ideal for doors with multiple points that require a strong design. The handles are inline and work with the same spindle as well as screw fixings so they can be easily incorporated into doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.

The sprung lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200,000 cycles. This helps ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance over time. The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate the widest range of locks. This is useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is situated further away from the door. A shortened lever is also a good choice for doors that have latches that can be operated by a thumb turn on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad upvc patio door handle locks handle operates differently to the lever type handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are generally employed on UPVC double glazing handles-glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes.

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, giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use.

All UPVC lever pads for handles include a spindle and screws, and can be fitted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm permit a bigger size of handle which is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles and hinges are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of door handles sagging from their horizontal position when they are not being used.

It is essential to ensure that the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is often referred to as the handle centre or 'cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect in ensuring that you have the right handles.

After you have determined the proper PZ size it is important to ensure that the lever and push pads are designed to fit 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 offer are sprung. This means that they return to a horizontal position when they are not in use, rather than hanging and possibly securing to 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 versions that allow them to be put on either side of doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case which then reveals pins which can be aligned with the pins inside the lock body, permitting them to turn a revolving cam, thus opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is crucial; it is dependent on the way your doors and handles are used. External doors, for instance are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security, whereas internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Some cylinders have extra features that can improve security, such as anti drill or anti bump properties.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured correctly. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to each end of the cylinder, including the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable to measure with the lock in position, you can remove it. A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon may be susceptible to attacks like snapping locks, so it is essential that it's not too long.

The majority of modern cylinders have been constructed with anti-drill and bump resistance features built into their design. These are designed to reduce the chances of an attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in an opposite direction. This helps stop the attack and ensure your doors are secure.

There are also cylinders constructed to resist snapping. This is an increasingly common type of attack on cylinders, where the break line inside the lock is targeted using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open. This is a faster and simpler method to gain access than using a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which could make it difficult to prove insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of the door handle. It provides a sprung solution to bring your multipoint lock handles to their resting position after using. These handles used to have no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was removed. The addition of this simple element is one of the best methods to correct this issue and is an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes have been specifically made for use with multipoint locks sprung, they will not fit unsprung multipoint Handles for double glazed doors and you will need to have a bespoke hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes in the door handle backplate of numerous brands of uPVC doors. They have an elongated square that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are available in a variety of.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution to the problem of sagging door handles. They are simple to put in and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC doors. Contact us for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are here to assist you and give you expert advice.