UPVC Replacement Door Handles
As time passes the handles on your doors will get worn out and will require replacement. It is crucial to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them.
The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw's position, lever and key hole dimensions. Use the size guide to help you.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever/lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be installed on replacement or new doors. This style door handle is offered in a variety of designs and finishes. A number of manufacturers offer this type of handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.
Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle
The uPVC/Composite handles are made from robust materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a robust design. The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings so they are easily installed on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.
The handle can be placed and angled to accommodate any user. The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles. This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. repairmywindowsanddoors sprung lever can be cut to fit more locks. This is especially useful in doors with smaller door frames where the cylinder is located further back. A lever that is shorter is an excellent option for doors where the latch could be activated by the thumb turn on the inside.
Lever Pad
The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are found on most doors. The handle can use a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are commonly employed on UPVC doors with double glazing. They come in a variety of finishes & variations.
The handles 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, giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use.
All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles come with a spindle and screws, allowing them to be installed on an existing or new uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm permit a bigger handle, which can often be a benefit in replacing a defective or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles are also sprung, solving the problem of handles that slide from their horizontal position when they are not in use.
It is important to match the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also referred to as the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres and is an essential aspect to match the appropriate handles.
After you have determined the correct size of PZ it is important to make sure that the push and lever pads are designed to fit 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 they are not being used, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This prevents drafts and cold air from entering a home. It is also the case that the majority of UPVC lever pad handles are handed that allows you to put them on either side of the door.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. The cylinder lock is operated with a key that unlocks the cylinder's case. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned with those inside the lock and allow them to turn the revolving camera, thereby opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security.
Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is vitally important; this depends on the way your doors and handle are used. Doors that are external, for instance are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security, whereas internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that increase security, 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 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 while the lock is in place, but if this is not feasible, you can take it off and remove it to take measurements. A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon may be susceptible to attacks like lock snapping, so it is crucial to make sure it's not too long.
Most newer cylinders have been designed with bump and anti-drill features included in their design. These are designed to reduce attack chances by forcing the cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This will help to deflect an attack and keep your door safe.
Certain cylinders are constructed to resist snapping. This is an increasingly common type of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is targeted with a special tool to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is faster and easier to achieve than opening multipoint locks. It also leaves little evidence of a break-in, which can hinder an insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of your door handle. It provides a sprung solution to bring the multipoint lock handles to their original position after using. 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, and is a great way to prevent your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in an open or closed position, as these are not always easy to close manually.
These spring cassettes have been specifically designed to be used with multipoint locks sprung, they will not fit unsprung multipoint handles and you will need to have a custom hole cut into the backplate to allow them to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the door handle backplate of many kinds of uPVC doors. They have a square cut-out that allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are available in a variety of.
These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution to the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to install and can extend the life of your uPVC door. For more information on our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, you can get in contact with our team. We are always ready to provide expert advice and support you.