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UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time, the handles on your doors will wear out and will require replacement. It is crucial to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them. The top screw's location as well as the lever and keyhole sizes are the three measurements that you need to check. Use the size guide to help you. Inline Lever/Lever A lever/lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on new or replacement doors. This kind of handle is available in various styles and 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 are made of sturdy materials and are suitable for multi point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and use the same screws and spindle to secure them. They can be easily installed on new or existing uPVC/Composite door. The handle can be placed and angled to fit all users. The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles. This helps ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance will last for a long time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a wide range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is further away from the door. A shorter lever can be used on doors that have a latch that can be opened by the thumb on the inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently from lever-type handles found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are typically utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing. They come in a range of finishes & variations. The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200 000 cycles and are available in several finishes, including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This gives the handle an outstanding performance and durability for the purpose it was designed for. All of the UPVC lever pad designs are supplied with screws and a spindle that allow them to be installed on a new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which can often be a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles are also spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of door handles sagging from their horizontal position when not in use. When choosing a replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is essential to match the PZ dimensions of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is also referred to as the “handle centre” or “cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect to match the correct handles. Once you have the correct PZ size, you'll need to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are in a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you require for your doors. These are usually square or round with an internal lever, and an external push pad. window handles of the UPVC Lever Pads we sell are sprung. This means they will return to a horizontal position after not being used instead of hanging, and possibly sticking in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the building. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles come in both left and right handed models, allowing them to be installed on either side of the doors. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that will reveal pins that can be aligned with those inside the lock body, allow them to rotate the cam, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security. Choosing the right cylinder is crucial; it is dependent on the way your door and handle are utilized. Doors that are external, for instance should be equipped with cylinders that are more secure, whereas doors inside can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Some cylinders have extra features that can improve security, for instance, anti-drill or anti-bump properties. To ensure that the euro cylinder is the right size for your door, it should be measured correctly. The cylinder needs to be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn should there be one. If you are unable measure it using the lock in its position, you can take it out of it. It is essential to ensure that there is no extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks. The design of many modern cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to decrease attack chances by forcing the cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This can help stop the attack and protect your doors. There are also cylinders that are constructed to withstand snapping. This is a typical attack on cylinders. A special tool is used to break the break line of the lock, and then the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is a lot faster and less difficult than opening the door with multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a break-in, which can impede the insurance claim. Spring Cassette The spring cassette is located within the base of your door handle backplate providing a sprung solution that returns the multipoint lock handles back to their original position after use. The handles had no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was removed. Adding this simple component is among the most effective ways to fix this and it is also a great way to prevent your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as they aren't always simple to manually close by hand. These spring cassettes are specifically designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung but they won't work with unsprung multipoint handles and you will need to have a hole specifically cut in your backplate to allow these to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes can be used as a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are sold as one unit. They have a square-cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft. These spring cassettes provide a great value solution to the issue of door handles that have become sagging. They are simple to install and will increase the life of your uPVC door. Please contact our team for more information about our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always available to provide expert advice and to assist you.