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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced It is crucial to be able to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw position lever and key hole dimensions Use the size guide to assist you Inline LeverLever A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on new or replacement doors This kind of handle is available in many 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 uPVCComposite door handles are made of sturdy materials and are perfect for multipoint lock doors that require a strong design The handles are inline and they utilize the same screws and spindle to secure them They can be easily installed on any uPVCComposite doors The sprung lever design allows the handle to be placed and angled to ensure a comfortable experience and is suitable for all users The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles This ensures that the finish is of high quality and performance is maintained over time The lever that springs is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks This is particularly beneficial for narrower door frames in which the cylinder is further back A shortened lever is also an ideal choice for doors where the latch can be activated by the thumb turn located on the inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is distinct from the lever handles commonly found on doors The handle can use a single spindle inline or independently from each side using two offset or inline spindles pad They are typically employed on UPVC doors with double glazing and come in a variety of finishes and variations The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White Chrome and Gold The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to rust This gives the handle an outstanding performance and durability for its intended use All of the UPVC lever pad designs come with a spindle and screws that allow them to be fitted on an existing or new uPVC door The backplate fixing centres of 211mm permit a bigger size of handle which can often be a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism These handle levers have springs which eliminate the issue of door handles that move out of their horizontal position when not in use When choosing the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is important to match the dimensions of the PZ on both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door This measurement is often referred to as the handle centre or cylinder centres and is an essential aspect in ensuring that you have the right handles Once you have the correct PZ size you will then be required to make sure that the handle lever pads and push pads are of a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act ADA compatible handles you need for your doors They are usually a square or round shape with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads that we offer are springloaded This means they will return to a horizontal position after they are not in use instead of hanging and possibly sticking in the frame This prevents drafts and cold air from getting into a house The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed versions allowing them to be installed on either side of doors repairmywindowsanddoors are commonly used on uPVC doors but can also be found on other types of doors They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder that then reveals pins which can be aligned to those inside the lock body allowing them to turn the cam thereby opening the door Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with external and internal doors usually requiring different levels of security The selection of a cylinder is crucial Its dependent on the type of use your doors and handles receive Doors that are external for instance should be equipped with higher security cylinders and internal doors can be secured using an ordinary cylinder Certain cylinders come with extra features that increase security such as antidrill or antibump properties A euro cylinder must be properly measured to ensure that it is the right size for your door The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to the end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one If you cannot measure with the lock in position you can take it out of it It is crucial to ensure that there is no extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon This could make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks Most newer cylinders have been made with bump and antidrill features included in their design These features are designed to minimize the risk of attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in an opposite direction This will help to prevent attacks and ensure your doors are secure Some cylinders are designed to resist snapping This is an increasingly common kind of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is smashed by a tool that is specially designed to break off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to be opened This is a lot faster and less difficult than opening the door with a multipoint lock and leaves no evidence of a burglary which could hinder an insurance claim Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of the door handle It is a springloaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles back to their original position after using These handles used to have no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disconnected This component is the best way to solve this issue It also prevents your door from becoming stuck in the open or closed position as they are difficult to close manually These spring cassettes have been specifically designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung but they wont work with nonsprung multipoint handles You must have a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit please look at the image for a technical diagram They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes in the backplate of the door handle for various kinds of uPVC doors They are fitted with a square cutout that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are sold as a set These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution for the problem of door handles that have become sagging They are easy to fit and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC doors For more information on our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories contact us today in touch with our team We are always available to provide expert advice and to assist you