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UPVC Replacement Door Handles As time passes the handles on your doors will wear down and will require replacement It is essential to match the dimensions of the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them The three measurements to be inspected are the top screws position lever and key hole dimensions Use the size guide to help you Inline LeverLever A lever handle or lever is a modernday door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors This type of handle is available in various styles 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 handles of uPVCComposite are constructed from robust materials and are perfect for multipoint lock doors that need a heavyduty design The handles are inline and they utilize the same screws and spindle to secure them They are easily fitted on any uPVCComposite doors The handle can be placed and angled to fit the needs of all users The handle has been endurancetested to 200 000 cycles This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time The sprung lever is also adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames where the cylinder is located further back A lever that is shorter is an ideal choice for doors where the latch can be operated by a thumb turn located on the inside Lever Pad A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently from levertype handles that are found on the majority of doors These handles can use a single spindle inline or independently from each side using two inline or offset spindles pad They are usually employed on UPVC doors with double glazing They are available in a variety of finishes and variations The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White Chrome and Gold The finish is compliant with BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use All of the UPVC lever pad designs are supplied with a spindle and screws that allow them to be fitted on any new or existing uPVC door The 211mm backplate fixation centres permit a larger handle which is usually an advantage when replacing a damaged or old multipoint door lock mechanism The handle levers are springloaded which solves the issue of handles hanging from their horizontal position when not in use When choosing a replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door This measurement is also called handle centres or cylinder centres It is important to match 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 designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door door handle replacement bromley Repair My Windows And Doors 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 This means that they will return to a horizontal state when not in use rather than hanging and possibly securing to the frame This prevents drafts and cold air from entering a property You will also find that the majority of the UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handoperated that allows you to put them on either side of the door Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are usually found on uPVC doors but can also be used on other types of doors The cylinder lock operates by using a key that unlocks the cylinders case This exposes pins that can be aligned to those inside the lock allowing them to rotate the camera that rotates opening the door Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins Internal and external doors require different levels of security The choice of cylinder you choose is essential It is based on the amount of use your doors and handles will receive For example external doors must be secured with a higher security cylinder while internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder Some cylinders have extra features that increase security for instance antidrill or antibump 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 screw hole in the center to the ends of the cylinder This includes the thumb turn in the event that one is present If you are unable to measure using the lock in its position you can take it out of it It is essential to avoid having a cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon This could make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks The majority of modern cylinders have been made with bump and antidrill features included in their design These are designed to reduce attacks by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction This can help deflect the attack and protect your doors Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping This is an increasingly common kind of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is targeted using a special tool to break the front of the cylinder to allow the door to be opened This is a much faster and more convenient method of gaining access than using the use of a multipoint locking system It also leaves less evidence of the burglary which can delay insurance claims Spring Cassette The spring cassette is located within the base of your door handles backplate providing a sprung solution and returning your multipoint lock handles to their rest position after use In the past a lot of handles did not have a spring built into them and without it they can droop or drop when the locking mechanism is removed This component is the best solution to address this issue It also helps prevent your door from getting stuck in either the closed or open position as they are difficult to close manually The spring cassettes were made to be used with a spring multipoint locks They wont work with handles that are not sprung and you will have to cut a hole into your backplate for them to fit Please look at the image for a more detailed diagram They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes within the backplate of the door handle for various kinds of uPVC doors They feature a square cutout that can accommodate an 8mm spindle and are available in a variety of These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution to the problem of sagging door handles They are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC doors For more information on our range of uPVC spares and accessories you can get in contact with our team We are available to help and happy to provide professional advice