UPVC Replacement Door Handles
The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced. It is essential to keep the same dimensions as the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them.
The top screw position, the lever and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements that you need to verify. Use the size guide to aid you.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on doors that are new or replacement. This type of handle is available in many designs and finishes. A number of manufacturers make this 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 made of robust materials and are perfect for multi point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings. They can be easily fitted to doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.
The handle can be placed and angled to accommodate the needs of all users. upvc door handles has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever can be cut to fit the widest range of locks. This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back from the door. A shorter lever can be used for doors with a latch that can be activated with the thumb inside.
Lever Pad
The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles that are found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, inline or offset. They are usually used on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a variety of finishes and variations.
The handles are available in a variety of finishes, including White chrome and Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This gives the handle the best performance and durability for the purpose it was designed for.
All of the UPVC lever pad styles for handles are supplied with the spindle and screws, allowing them to be installed on a new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a larger handle, which can be beneficial in replacing a defective or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also sprung, solving the problem of door handles sagging out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.
It is important to match up the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also called 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 and the correct PZ size, you must 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. These are typically square or round with an internal lever and an external push pad.
Most of the UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they will return to their horizontal position when not in use, rather than hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles come in both left and right handed versions that allow them to be placed on either side of doors.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other types of doors. They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder that then reveals pins which 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. External and internal doors require different levels of security.
The choice of the correct cylinder is vitally important; this is dependent on the way your doors and handle are utilized. External doors, for instance should be equipped with cylinders that are more secure and internal doors can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that can increase security, for instance, anti drill or anti bump properties.
A euro cylinder must be properly measured 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 in the event that one is present. If you cannot measure using the lock in a fixed position, you can take it out of it. It is crucial to not have a cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.
The design of the latest cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a new direction. This can help stop the attack and keep your doors safe.
There are cylinders that have been constructed to withstand snapping. This is a typical attack on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and more straightforward than opening the door with a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a burglary, which can impede the insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
This spring cassette is located in the base plate of the door handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their resting position after use. In the past, a lot of handles of this kind did not have a spring built into them, and as a result, they are more likely to slide or 'drop' once the locking mechanism is removed. This simple feature is one of the best methods to correct this and it is also a great way to prevent your upvc doors from getting stuck in an open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.
These spring cassettes are specifically made for use with multipoint locks that are sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you must have a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit (please see image for technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution for damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are available as one unit. They have a square-cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft.
These spring cassettes are an excellent cost-effective solution to the issue of handles on your doors sliding. They are simple to put in and will increase the life span of your uPVC doors. For more information on our selection of uPVC spares and accessories please feel free to get in touch with our team. We are on hand to assist you and provide expert advice.