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UPVC Replacement Door Handles
The handles on your doors wear out over time and will need to be replaced. It is essential to be able to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them.
The three measurements you need to examine are the top screw position the lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to help you.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever/lever handle is a contemporary door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors. This type of handle is available in a variety of 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 of uPVC/Composite are made of sturdy materials and are perfect for multi point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline, and they utilize the same spindle and screws to secure them. They can be easily mounted on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.
The handle can be positioned and angled to accommodate the needs of all users. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200 000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance over time. The sprung lever is adjustable to fit a wide range of locks. This is particularly beneficial for doors with narrower frames, where the cylinder is further back. A shortened lever is also a good choice for doors where the latch could be activated by the thumb turn on the inside.
Lever Pad
The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles that are commonly found on doors. These handles can use a single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are commonly utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a variety of finishes & variations.
The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200k cycles and are available in various finishes including White, Silver, Chrome & Gold. The finish is in line with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, which gives the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use.
All of the UPVC lever pad designs are supplied with the spindle and screws, allowing them to be installed on an existing or new uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixing centres allow for a wider size of handle which is often a benefit in replacing a defective or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of door handles sagging out of their horizontal position when not in use.
When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the dimensions of the PZ of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door. This measurement can also be called 'handle centres or cylinder centres'. It is important for matching the correct handles.
Once you have decided on the correct size of PZ it is important to make sure that the lever and push pads are shaped to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. These are typically round or square, 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 they are not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This stops draughts and cold air from entering a home. It is also the case that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handed, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other types of doors. They work with a key to unlock a cylinder that will reveal pins that can be aligned with the pins inside the lock body, allow them to rotate an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.
The choice of cylinder you choose is vital. It is based on the use that your doors and handles will receive. External doors, for example should be equipped with higher security cylinders and doors inside can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that can increase security, for instance, anti drill or anti bump properties.
A euro cylinder needs to be measured accurately to ensure that it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder must be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn in the event that one is present. It is recommended to do this while the lock is in place, but if this is not possible, you can take it off to measure. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon may be susceptible to attacks like lock snapping, so it is important that it's not too long.
The majority of modern cylinders have been constructed with anti-drill and bump resistance features that are built into their design. They are designed to decrease attacks by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This can help prevent attacks and keep your doors safe.
Some cylinders are designed to resist snapping. upvc door handle replacement ramsgate repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk is a typical attack on cylinders. A special tool is used to break the lock's break line and then the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is a quicker and easier way to gain access than using a multipoint locking system. It also leaves less evidence of the break-in which could hinder insurance claims.
Spring Cassette
The spring cassette is positioned inside the base of your door handle's backplate, providing a spring solution that returns your multipoint lock handles to their original position after use. Previously a lot of handles did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. Adding this simple component is one of the best methods to correct this and it is also an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in an open or closed position, as they aren't always easy to manually close by hand.
These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will require a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes within the backplate of the door handle for various brands of uPVC doors. They are supplied in one unit. They come with a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft.
These spring cassettes are an excellent value-for-money solution to the issue of your door handles sagging. They are simple to install and will extend the life span of your uPVC doors. Contact us to learn more about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always ready to provide professional advice and assistance you.