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UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time the handles on your doors will wear out and require replacement It is important to keep the same dimensions as the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them The three measurements you need to examine are the top screws position as well as the key hole and lever sizes Use the size guide to assistance in this Inline LeverLever A lever handle or lever is a modern door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors This style of door handle is available in a wide range of designs and finishes A number of manufacturers offer this handle 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 ideal for multi point lock doors which require a robust design The handles are inline and they use the same spindle and screws to secure them They can be easily installed on new or existing uPVCComposite doors The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users The handle has been endurancetested to 200000 cycles This helps ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance will last for a long time The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate more locks This is particularly useful for narrower door frames in which the cylinder is further back A lever that is shorter can be used on doors with a latch which can be operated with the thumb located on the inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles found on most doors These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles either inline or offset They are generally used on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200 000 cycles and are available in various finishes including White Silver Chrome Gold The finish is compliant with BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion which gives the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use All of the UPVC lever pad designs come with the spindle and screws that allow them to be fitted on an existing or new uPVC door The backplate fixation centres of 211mm allow for a wider handle which is typically a benefit when replacing a damaged or old multipoint door lock mechanism The handle levers come with springs which eliminate the issue of door handles that move out of horizontal position when not in use It is crucial to match up the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when choosing a replacement UPVC spindle and handle This measurement may also be called handle centre or cylinder centres It is important to match the correct handles After you have identified the proper PZ size you will need to ensure that the push and lever pads are designed to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door These are typically a square or round design with an internal lever and external push pad Most of the UPVC lever pads we sell are sprung meaning that they return to their horizontal position when they are not in use instead of hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame This keeps draughts out of the building You will also find that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handoperated that allows you to put them on either side of the door Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other kinds of doors The cylinder lock operates by a key which unlocks the cylinders casing The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned to those inside the lock allowing them to turn the revolving camera opening the door Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with external and internal doors usually having different levels of security The selection of a cylinder is essential It depends on the type of use your doors and handles receive For example external doors should be fitted with a higher security cylinder while doors inside can be secured using a standard cylinder Additionally certain cylinders come with additional features that can improve security further such as antidrill or antibump properties To ensure that the euro cylinder is the correct size for your door it must be measured accurately The cylinder should be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder This includes the thumb turn if there is one If you are unable measure it using the lock in its position you can take it out of it A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon may be vulnerable to attacks such as lock snapping so it is crucial that it is not too long The design of many modern cylinders includes antidrilling and bump resistance features They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a different direction This will help to prevent attacks and keep your doors safe Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping This is a common attack on cylinders A special tool is used to break the locks break line and then the front of cylinder is snapped off This is a faster and easier way to gain access than using a multipoint locking system It also leaves less evidence of the breakin which can make it difficult to prove insurance claims Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of the door handle It provides a sprung solution to bring your multipoint lock handles back to their normal position after using There was a time when these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them and as a result they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism has been disengaged This component is the most effective way to solve this issue It also helps prevent your door from getting stuck in either the open or closed position since they arent easy to close manually The spring cassettes were made to be used with a sprung multipoint lock They are not compatible with unsprung handles 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 These cassettes can be used as a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles dig this have a square cutout that allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are sold as a set These spring cassettes are a great costeffective way to fix the problem of your door handles sliding They are simple to put in and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC doors Contact us to learn more about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares We are always available to provide expert advice and support you