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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced When replacing them it is essential that the new handles match the critical dimensions of the old handle The top screw position as well as the lever and keyhole size are the three measurements you have to determine Use the size guide to help you Inline LeverLever A leverlever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be used on new or replacement doors This kind of handle is available in various designs 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 handles made of uPVCComposite are made of tough materials and are perfect for doors with multiple points that need a heavyduty design The handles are inline and use the same spindle and screws to secure them They are easily fitted on a new or existing uPVCComposite doors The spring lever design allows the handle to be set and angled to ensure a comfortable experience and is suitable for all users The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance is maintained over time The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate a wider range of locks This is particularly useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further away from the door A shortened lever is also an ideal choice for doors where the latch can be operated by a thumb turn on the inside Lever Pad A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently to the lever type handles on doors These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles inline or offset They are typically utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing They are available in a variety of finishes variations The handles are available in various finishes including White Chrome and Gold The finish meets 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 UPVC lever pads for handles come with a spindle screws and can be mounted on the uPVC door The 211mm backplate fixing centres allow for a larger size of handle which can often be a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multipoint door lock mechanism These handle levers have springs which eliminate the issue of handles for doors that slide out of horizontal position when they are not being used When choosing the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is essential to match the dimensions of the PZ on the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door This measurement is also referred to as handle centres or cylinder centres It is important to match the right handles Once window handles have decided on the proper PZ size and the correct PZ size you must make sure that the lever and push pads are shaped to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door These are typically round or square with an internal lever and an 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 being used instead of hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame This stops draughts from entering the property Also 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 usually found on uPVC doors but they can be utilized on other types of doors They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that is then revealed with pins that can be aligned with those in the lock body permitting them to turn the cam thereby opening the door Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins External and internal doors require different levels of security The choice of cylinder is vital It depends on the type of use your doors and handles receive For example external doors require an extra secure cylinder whilst internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder In addition some cylinders come with additional features that can improve security even more like antidrill or antibump properties To ensure that the euro cylinder is the right size for your door it must be measured accurately The cylinder should be measured from the screw hole in the center to the ends of the cylinder This includes the thumb turn should there be one If you are unable measure it using the lock in a fixed position you can take it out of it It is crucial to avoid having a extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon This could make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks The design of most newer cylinders includes antidrilling and bump resistance features These are designed to reduce the chance of a attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction This will help to deflect attacks and ensure your door is secure Certain cylinders are made to withstand snapping This is a typical attack on cylinders A special tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off This is a faster and more convenient method of gaining access than using the use of a multipoint locking system It also leaves less evidence of the breakin which can hinder insurance claims Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found in the base plate of the door handle It is a springloaded solution to return your multipoint lock handles back to their original position after using The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was removed This simple part is the best solution to solve this issue It also prevents your upvc door from becoming stuck in the closed or open position as they are difficult to close manually These spring cassettes have been specifically made for use with multipoint locks that are sprung but they wont work with unsprung multipoint handles and 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 within the backplates of door handles of many kinds of uPVC doors They feature a square cutout that allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and they are supplied individually These spring cassettes provide a great value solution to the problem of sagging door handles They are simple to install and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC door Contact us for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares We are on hand to assist and offer professional advice