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UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time the handles on your doors will wear down and will require replacement It is important to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them The top screw position the lever and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements that you need to determine Use the size guide to aid you Inline LeverLever A leverlever handle is a contemporary door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors This type door handle is available in a wide range of styles and finishes This handle is available from a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The handles made of uPVCComposite are made of tough materials and are ideal for doors with multiple points that need a heavyduty design The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings They can be easily fitted to doors made of uPVCComposite either new or old The handle can be adjusted and angled to fit the needs of all users The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200000 cycles This ensures that the finish is of high quality and performance will last for a long time upvc replacement door handles sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate a wider range of locks This is particularly useful for narrower door frames where the cylinder is located further back A lever that is shorter is an excellent option for doors where the latch could be operated by a thumb turn located on the inside Lever Pad A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently to the lever type handles on doors The handle can work off one single spindle inline or independently from each side using two inline or offset spindles pad They are commonly used on UPVC doors with double glazing They come in a range of finishes and variations The handles have been tested to at least 200k cycles and are available in various finishes including White Silver Chrome Gold The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to rust This provides the handle with an outstanding performance and longlasting durability for the purpose it was designed for All UPVC handle lever pads come with a spindle screws and can be installed on the uPVC door The backplate fixation centers of 211mm permit a larger handle which is usually an advantage when replacing an old or faulty multipoint door lock mechanism The levers for these handles have springs which can solve the issue of door handles that move out of their horizontal position when they are not being used It is crucial to match up the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle This measurement is often referred to as the handle centre or cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect of matching up the right handles Once you have the correct PZ size you will then need to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are of a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act ADA compliant handles that you need for your doors These are usually square or round with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads we sell are springloaded This means they return to a horizontal position after not being used instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame This stops draughts from entering the property You will also find that the majority of the UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handed that allows you to put them on either side of the door Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are commonly used on uPVC doors but can also be found on other types of door Cylinder locks are operated with a key that unlocks the cylinders casing This exposes pins that can be aligned with those inside the lock and permit them to turn the camera that rotates opening the door Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security The selection of a cylinder is crucial It is based on the use that your doors and handles receive External doors for example should be fitted with cylinders with greater security and internal doors can be secured with a standard cylinder Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that increase security like antidrill or anti bump properties A euro cylinder must be measured correctly to ensure its the right size for your door The cylinder must be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder This includes the thumb turn if there is one If you are unable measure it with the lock in position you can remove it It is important to ensure that there is no cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks The design of most newer cylinders includes antidrilling and bump resistance features These features are designed to minimize the risk of attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction This will help to deflect the attack and protect your doors There are also cylinders 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 much quicker and more straightforward than opening the door with a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a breakin which could hinder the insurance claim Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found in the base plate of your door handle It offers a springloaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles to their resting position after use The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was removed This component is the best way to address this issue It also helps prevent your door from becoming stuck in either the closed or open position as they are difficult to close manually These spring cassettes have been specifically designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks they will not fit multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will need to have a hole specifically cut in your backplate to allow these to fit please look at the image for a technical diagram They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes within the backplates of door handles of various kinds of uPVC doors They feature an elongated square that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are sold as a set These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution for the problem of sagging door handles They are simple to install and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC doors For more information about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares contact us today in touch with our team We are always available to offer expert advice and to assist you