UPVC Replacement Door Handles
As time passes the handles on your doors will wear down and require replacement. It is essential to be able to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them.
The top screw's location the lever, and the keyhole size are the three measurements you need to determine. Refer to the size guide for assistance with this.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever handle is a contemporary door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors. This type of handle is available in various designs and finishes. A number of manufacturers make this handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.
Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle
The door handles made of uPVC/Composite are constructed of durable materials and are suitable for doors with multi-point locks which require a robust design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings. They can be easily incorporated into existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.
The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be positioned 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 finish is of high quality and performance is maintained over time. The sprung lever can be cut to fit more locks. This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames, where the cylinder is further back. A shorter lever can be used on doors with latches that can be activated with the thumb on the inside.
Lever Pad
A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently to the lever type handles found on most doors. These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles inline or offset. They are typically used on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a range of finishes and variations.
The handles have been tested to at least 200,000 cycles and are available in various finishes, including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This gives the handle a high performance and durability to serve its intended use.
All of the UPVC lever pad designs are supplied with the spindle and screws that allow them to be put on any new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a bigger handle, which is typically beneficial when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of handles hanging from their horizontal position when they are not being used.
It is essential to match up the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also referred to as 'handle centres or cylinder centres'. It is important for matching the correct handles.
Once you have the proper PZ size, you'll need to ensure that the lever pads and push pads are in a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handles that you require for your doors. They are typically round or square with an internal lever and an external push pad.
The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads we offer are spring-loaded. This means they can be reverted to a horizontal position when not in use instead of hanging and possibly sticking in the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from entering a home. Also, the majority of the UPVC lever pad handles are handed, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. Cylinder locks are operated by using a key that unlocks the cylinder case. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned with those in the lock, and permit them to turn the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security.
Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is crucial; it is dependent on how your doors and handle are used. External doors, for instance, should be fitted with cylinders with greater security and internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. In addition, some cylinders have extra features which can enhance security even more, like anti-drill or anti-bump features.
A euro cylinder must be measured correctly to ensure it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this while the lock is in place however when this isn't possible, you can remove it to measure. repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk is crucial to not have a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.
The design of most newer cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. They are designed to minimize the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction. This can help prevent attacks and protect your doors.
Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the lock's break line and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and easier to achieve than opening the door with multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a break-in, which could hinder an insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
This spring cassette is found in the base plate of your door handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to bring the multipoint lock handles to their original position after use. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was disconnected. Adding this simple component is among the best ways to correct this and it is also an excellent way to stop your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in an open or closed position, since they aren't always easy to manually close by hand.
These spring cassettes were created to be used with a spring multipoint locks. They are not compatible with handles that aren't sprung and you'll need to cut a hole into the backplate to allow them to fit. (Please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution to damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They feature a square cut out which can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and they are supplied individually.
These spring cassettes are a great value-for-money solution to the issue of door handles that are that are sagging. They are simple to install and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC door. Please contact our team to learn more about our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are here to help and happy to provide expert advice.