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Types of UPVC Door Handles If your door handle made of uPVC requires replacement it is essential to find the right replacement for your home A locksmith can supply and fit highsecurity uPVC handles with extra security features The most important measurements are measurement A known as PZ and the length of the backplate measurement F Check these measurements to ensure the new uPVC handle will fit LeverLever A lever is a rigid bar pivoted around a point known as a the fulcrum When you apply force to the end the fulcrum is likely to rotate in the direction that the force is applied This rotates the force and lets you lift or move things that would normally require more force to lift The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point at which you apply force determines the maximum movement This is known as the mechanical advantage The more the lever extends more the greater the mechanical advantage You can calculate the advantage by dividing the distance from the fulcrum until the point at which youre applying the force by the distance between the fulcrum and the end of the lever Levers can also have a variety of effects based on the way in which forces are applied For instance a class 2 lever has a tendency to turn in the opposite direction when the force of effort is applied like a Ttotter The forces produced when you push on the handle of a front door will produce rotational effects that are similar to these However levers dont create energy door handles repair near me increase the force you exert by making a small amount effort applied over a long distance into a larger amount of force applied over a shorter distance This is what allows you to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time which is why levers are commonly used to lift heavy objects or moving large amounts of cargo This is also the reason behind the levers you find in a variety of everyday tools such as crowbars fishing rods claws for hammers and even your own legs when you stand on the hand brakes of your car LeverPad Lever pad handles are a kind of door handle made of upvc that has levers on both sides that operate the multipoint lock They are available in a variety of finishes variations and can be installed on a wide range of materials including UPVC doors Aluminium doors Timber Doors They are sold in pairs for the inner and outer door with screws and spindles included They are also available in hand and unhandled versions for different users They are commonly used in new constructions and are installed to replace existing doors made of upvc The levers are lifted to open the multipoint locks and the key is turned to lock or close the door They are more secure in comparison to traditional lever door handles as the locking operation can only be accessed via the inside using keys unless the door is locked Theyre not as secure as a cylinder bolt but are a costeffective alternative to add security The only disadvantage is that they do not provide the same level protection as a cylinder lock and therefore dont block access to your home if the door is left open The majority of lever pad upvc door handles we offer are manufactured by leading manufacturers in the industry and are made from high quality components In general they come with a manufacturers warranty Typically these will be designed to be compatible with a 92mm lock or the replacement version of this called a Paddock lock They will have an 82mm cylinder center on the inside and 62mm outside They also come with two spindle followers Some are supplied inserted in the back plate while others are movable to allow for different fixing centres LeverSnib Lever latches are the most basic type of door handles By pressing down on the lever it operates a simple latch mechanism inside to keep the door shut and can be locked with keys Some lever privacy handles operate based on this same principle but with the addition of a snib like knobs for doors A snib is a very useful tool particularly in homes where privacy and security are important If your partner is arriving home late from work you can use the snib button to ensure that they arent allowed in until theyre ready in This kind handle is also used in interior doors such as bedrooms where you may want to restrict access from outside In certain situations the snib button can cause issues especially in the case of doors and locks that are distorted If the snib is applied accidentally or by someone who isnt quite used to it the door could close and lock you out You can usually get in by knocking on the door frame or letterbox But this isnt a good idea If your uPVC has a snib we recommend replacing it with an electronic lock from the ELOK 7 Series These smart locks can be retrofitted onto double turn pull handle kits They come with coverplates that conceal existing holes to ensure an effortless installation The ELOK application can be used to unlock doors with RFID cards or mechanical key Passcodes are also available for convenience and security The system has been tested for 200000 cycles to ensure durability The handles are constructed of solid metal and comply with BS EN 1670 Grade 5 for corrosion resistance LeverMoveable Pad This is a very popular handle design for front doors It comes with the benefit of stopping the door from being opened from the outside without keys if the lock is not deadlocked This is accomplished through the padshaped external handle which locks in the gap between the handles and lock case to prevent the latch from being removed or the door from being opened This type of handle is made for uPVC doors fitted with multipoint locks that operate with split spindle operations This type of operation requires the lever handle and the external pad handle to be fitted on the same lock case This can be a simple change from the current uPVC handles but it may also require changing the lock case or a new set of handle furniture to allow for this additional functionality These aluminum levers and movable pad handles are suitable for uPVC doors and feature a maintenance free slide bearing spring cassettes and fixing lugs provided These handles have a europrofile cut out and can be fitted to many uPVC or timber doors The levermovable pad is available in a variety of designs to fit a broad selection of multipoint locks They are specifically designed to be used with split spindle locks which have a centre cylinder of 92mm and require a separate set of split spindles that is supplied by the manufacturer of the lock These Hoppe London lever moveable pad handle 77G3831N113 are made from cast aluminum with an anodized surface that is corrosion resistant and scratch resistant These handles can be used in conjunction with many other Hoppe products including patio door handles french door handles and window handles They also have a security escutcheon LeverMoveable Snib Lever handles are among the most popular kinds of doors handles made of upvc They are available in various styles It consists of two inline handles that can be locked and moved using a thumbturn cylinder or keys Pad handles are an alternative to a leverlever handle and consists of a fixed or movable pad that can be used to operate the lock These Fullex handles come with a springloaded lever pad and a snib which can be activated in order to hold the latch When selecting the best replacement upvc handle be sure to think about the screw centres as well as the back plates length and the PZ measurement This will ensure that the handle works with your current locking system Our online measuring guide will help you take these measurements so that your new upvc handle will fit perfectly All orders are eligible for free delivery or you can pick up your order at the store Orders made before 11am will be ready for collection the next day