UPVC Replacement Door Handles
Over time, the handles on your doors will wear out and will require replacement. It is important to be able to match the dimensions of the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them.
The top screw's location the lever, and the keyhole size are the three measurements you have to check. Use the size guide to assistance with this.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever handle or lever is a modern door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors. This kind of handle is available in various designs and finishes. This handle is available from a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.
Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle
The uPVC/Composite door handles are made of robust materials and are suitable for multi-point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and they use the same screws and spindle to secure them. They can be easily installed on new or existing
upvc window locking Handles/Composite doors.
The handle can be placed and angled to accommodate all users. The handle has been endurance tested to 200,000 cycles, this helps to ensure the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever can also be shortened to fit more locks. This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A shortened lever can also be used on doors with latches that can be opened by the thumb on the inside.
Lever Pad
The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are found on most doors. These handle types can either work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from each side using two offset or inline spindles (pad). They are commonly used on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a range of finishes and variations.
The
window handles replacement are available in a variety of finishes including White chrome, and Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use.
All
upvc door handles replacement lever pads for handles include a spindle and screws and can be mounted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm permit a larger handle, which is typically beneficial when replacing an old or damaged multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with a spring, which solves the problem of door handles that sag out of the horizontal position when they are not being used.
It is essential to match the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement may also be called 'handle centres' or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the right handles.
Once you have decided on 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 you require for your door. They are typically round or square, 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 when not in use, rather than hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the home. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles are available in left and right handed versions which allows them to be placed on either side of doors.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks are typically found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of door. They work by using a key to unlock a cylinder case that then reveals pins which can be aligned with those inside the lock body, allow them to rotate the cam, thereby opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security.
The choice of cylinder you choose is crucial. It depends on the type of use your doors and handles will receive. For instance, doors that are external require a higher security cylinder, whilst internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders come with additional features which can enhance security even more, like anti-drill or anti-bump properties.
A euro cylinder needs to be measured correctly to ensure it's the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to the other 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 take it out of it. It is important to not have a extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.
The design of the latest cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a different direction. This will help deflect the attack, and keep your door safe.
There are also cylinders that have been designed to withstand snapping. This is a common attack on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is much quicker and more straightforward than opening multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a break-in, which can impede an insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
The spring cassette is positioned inside the base of your door handle backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution that returns your multipoint lock handles to their normal position after usage. There was a time when handles of this kind didn't have a spring built into them and without this they can droop or drop when the locking mechanism has been disengaged. This component is the best 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 specially made for use with multipoint locks that are sprung They will not work with non-sprung multipoint handles. You will need to have a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please see image for technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes within the door handle backplate of many brands of uPVC doors. They are fitted with an elongated square that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are available in a variety of.
These spring cassettes are a great value-for-money solution to the issue of door handles that are that are sagging. They are simple to put in and will prolong the lifespan of your
upvc windows handles doors. Please contact our team for more information on our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer expert advice and support you.
