UPVC Replacement Door Handles

Over time, the handles on your doors will wear down and need to be changed. It is important to keep the same dimensions as the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them.

The three measurements to check are the top screw position as well as the key hole and lever dimensions. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever handle is a modern-day door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement handles for windows doors. This style of door handle is available in a variety of styles & finishes. This handle is available from several manufacturers, including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The uPVC/composite door handles [Click On this site] are made of robust materials and are ideal for doors with multi-point locks that require a strong design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings. They can be easily incorporated into new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled to provide a comfortable grip 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 is also adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is particularly useful in doors with smaller door frames where the cylinder is located further back. A lever that is shorter can be used for doors that have a latch that can be opened by the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are used on the majority of doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle or two spindles, inline or offset. They are typically employed on UPVC double glazing window handle glazed doors and come in a variety of styles and styles.

The handles are available in various finishes, including White, Chrome and Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and resistant to corrosion. This gives the handle an outstanding performance and long-lasting durability for its intended purpose.

All UPVC handle lever pads come with a spindle, screws and can be mounted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a wider size of handle which is often a benefit in replacing a defective or worn 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 not being used.

It is important to match up the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also called the 'handle centre' or 'cylinder centres and is an essential aspect in ensuring that you have the right handles.

Once you have decided on 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 that you need for your door. These are typically a square or round shape, with an internal lever as well as an external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position when they are not being used, instead of hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the building. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models which allows them to be placed on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They operate with a key to unlock a cylinder that will reveal pins that can be aligned to those in the lock body and allow them to rotate a revolving cam, thus opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins. Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder is vital. It is based on the use that your doors and handles receive. Doors that are external, for instance are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security and internal doors can be secured with a standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders are available with extra features which can enhance security even more, like anti-drill or anti-bump features.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it must be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the other end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place, but when this isn't possible, you can take it off to measure. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon could be vulnerable to attacks such as lock snapping, so it is essential that it is not too long.

Most newer cylinders have been designed with anti-drill and bump resistance features that are built into their design. These features are designed to minimize the chance of a attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in an opposite direction. This can deflect the attack, and protect your door.

There are also cylinders constructed to resist snapping. This is a more frequent type of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is smashed by a tool that is specially designed to break off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to be opened. This is much quicker and easier to achieve than opening multipoint locks and leaves no evidence of a burglary, which can hinder an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is situated in the base plate of your door handle. It provides a sprung solution to return your multipoint lock handles back to their resting position after usage. Previously a lot of handles of this kind did not have a spring integrated into them, and without it they are more likely to slide or 'drop' once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. The addition of this simple element is among the best ways to correct this, and is a great way to prevent your upvc replacement window handles doors from getting stuck in the open or closed position, as these aren't always easy to manually close by hand.

The spring cassettes were made to be used with a spring multipoint locks. They will not fit unsprung handles, and you will have to cut a hole in the backplate to allow them to fit. (Please check the image for a more detailed diagram). These cassettes are a solution for damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They feature a square cut-out that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and they are supplied individually.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic cost-effective way to fix the problem of your door handles sliding. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC door. Contact us for more information about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always ready to offer expert advice and to assist you.