UPVC Replacement Door Handles
The handles on your doors get worn out with time and require to be replaced. It is essential to keep the same dimensions as the handles that were previously used when replacing them.
The top screw's location the lever, and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements you need to verify. Use the size guide to assistance in this.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on replacement or new doors. This kind of handle is available in various 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 uPVC/Composite handles are made from durable materials, and are ideal for doors with multiple points that require a robust design. The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings. They are easily installed on existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.
The spring lever design allows the handle to be set and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a wide range of locks. This is useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is further back in the door. A shorter lever is an ideal choice for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn on the inside.
Lever Pad
The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles commonly found on doors. These handles are operated by one spindle, or two spindles, inline or offset. They are typically used on UPVC double glazed doors. They are available in a variety of variations and finishes.
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 provides the handle with an outstanding performance and durability for its intended purpose.
All UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws and can be mounted on the uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixing centres allow for a wider size handle that is often a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have a spring, which solves the issue of door handles that sag out of the horizontal position when not in use.
It is essential to match up the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement can also be called 'handle centre or cylinder centre'. It is important for matching the correct handles.
After you have determined the proper PZ size it is important to make sure that the push and lever pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. They typically have rectangular or round in shape with an internal lever and an external push pad.
The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads we offer are sprung. This means they can be reverted to a horizontal position when 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 handles come in both left and right handed versions which allows them to be placed on either side of the doors.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks are typically used on uPVC doors, but they can also be used on other types of door. The cylinder lock is operated with a key that unlocks the cylinder's casing. This reveals pins that can be aligned with those in the lock and allow them to rotate the revolving camera, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with external and internal doors usually needing different levels of security.
The choice of the correct cylinder is essential; it is contingent on how your doors and handles are used. External doors, for example are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security while doors inside can be secured using an ordinary cylinder. In addition, some cylinders come with additional features which can enhance security further, such as anti-drill or anti-bump properties.
A euro cylinder needs to be properly measured 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 other end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable measure it with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. It is important to ensure that there is no cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks.
Most modern cylinders are constructed with bump and anti-drill features built into their design. They are designed to decrease attacks by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This will help to deflect the attack and ensure your doors are secure.
There are cylinders designed to resist snapping. This is a typical attack on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the break line of the lock, and the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is a lot faster and easier to achieve than opening the door with a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a break-in which could hinder the insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of the door handle. It provides a sprung solution to return your multipoint lock handles back to their original position after use. In the past, a lot of handles did not have a spring built into them and without this they tend to droop or 'drop' once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. The addition of this simple element is one of the best methods to correct this and it is also a great way to prevent your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in an open or closed position, as they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.
These spring cassettes are specifically made for use with multipoint locks that are sprung They will not work with unsprung multipoint handles and you must have a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution for damaged or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles. upvc door handle have a square cut-out that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are sold as a set.
These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution to the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to install and will increase the life span of your uPVC doors. Contact us to learn more about our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always available to offer expert advice and to assist you.