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 handles you have previously replaced when replacing them.
The three measurements to check are the top screw's position, lever and key hole dimensions. Use the size guide to assist you.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be installed on replacement or new doors. This style door handle is available in a variety of styles 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 door handles of uPVC/Composite are made of robust materials and are ideal for doors with multi-point locks that require a strong design. The handles are inline and they utilize the same spindle and screws to secure them. They can be easily mounted on any uPVC/Composite doors.
The spring lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the quality of finish and performance over time. The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is situated further back from the door. A shorter lever can be used on doors that have a latch that can be activated with the thumb located on the inside.
Lever Pad
A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently than lever handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handles can operate from a single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are typically utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing and come in a range of finishes and variations.
The handles are available in various finishes, including White, Chrome, and Gold. The finish is in line 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 lever pad designs are supplied with the spindle and screws, allowing them to be put on an existing or new uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of handles hanging out of the horizontal position when they are not being used.
When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is important to match the dimensions of the PZ of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is also referred to as 'handle centres or cylinder centre'. It is important to match the right handles.
After you have determined the correct size of PZ it is important to ensure that the lever and push pads are shaped 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 the UPVC Lever Pads that we offer are spring-loaded. This means they will return to a horizontal state when they are not in use instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This prevents drafts and cold air from entering a property. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed versions which allows them to be placed on either side of doors.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. The cylinder lock operates with a key that unlocks the cylinder's casing. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned to the pins in the lock, allowing them to turn the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security.
The selection of a cylinder is crucial. It's dependent on the amount of use your doors and handles will receive. External doors, for example should be equipped with cylinders that are more secure, whereas doors inside can be secured using a standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders come with additional features that increase security further, such as anti-drill or anti-bump properties.
A euro cylinder must be measured correctly to ensure it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one. It is best to do this while the lock is in place however if this is not possible, you can remove it to take measurements. A cylinder that extends beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks such as snapping locks, so it is important that it's not too long.
Most modern cylinders are designed with bump and anti-drill features included in their design. They are designed to minimize the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This can help to deflect attacks and keep your door safe.
Certain cylinders are constructed to resist snapping. This is a more frequent method of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the lock is attacked by a tool that is specially designed to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open. This is a faster and simpler method to gain access than using a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which can delay insurance claims.
Spring Cassette
This spring cassette is located inside the base plate of your door handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their normal position after usage. There was Repair My Windows And Doors when handles didn't have a spring built into them and without this they are more likely to slide or drop once the locking mechanism is disengaged. This component is the most effective way to address this issue. It also stops your door from becoming stuck in the closed or open position since they aren't easy to close manually.
These spring cassettes were designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks. They will not fit unsprung handles and you'll have to cut a hole into your backplate in order for them to fit. (Please look at the image for a detailed diagram). These cassettes are a replacement to broken or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are available as one unit. They come with a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft.
These spring cassettes are a great value solution to the issue of sagging door handles. These spring cassettes are easy to install and can extend the life of your uPVC door. For more information on our selection of uPVC spares and accessories please feel free to get in touch with our team. We are here to assist and offer expert advice.