UPVC Replacement Door Handles
Over time, the handles on your doors will get worn out and require replacement. It is essential to keep the same dimensions as the old handles when replacing them.
The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw position as well as the key hole and lever sizes. Refer to the size guide for assistance in this.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever handle or lever is a modern-day door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors. This style door handle is available in a wide range of styles 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 uPVC/Composite door handles are constructed of durable materials and are perfect for multi point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline, and they utilize the same spindle and screws to fix them. They can be easily mounted on a new or existing uPVC/Composite door.
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 quality of finish and performance is maintained over time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is particularly beneficial for doors with narrower frames, where the cylinder is further back. A shorter lever can be used for doors with latches that can be opened by the thumb on the inside.
Lever Pad
A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently from lever-type handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are usually used on UPVC double-glazed doors and come in many variations & styles.
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 compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use.
All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle, screws and can be mounted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixation centres of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which is often beneficial when replacing an old or damaged multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers are spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of door handles sagging out of the horizontal position when they are not in use.
It is important to match up the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement may also be referred to as 'handle centres or cylinder centre'. repairmywindowsanddoors is important for matching the correct handles.
Once you have the proper PZ size, you'll need to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handles that you require for your doors. They typically have a square or round design with an internal lever as well as an external push pad.
The majority of UPVC Lever Pads that we sell are spring-loaded. This means they will return to a horizontal position after not in use instead of hanging and possibly sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles are available in left and right handed models, allowing them to be installed on either side of the doors.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks are typically found on uPVC doors, but they can also be found on other types of door. They operate with a key to unlock a cylinder case which then reveals pins which can be aligned to those inside the lock body, allowing them to turn the cam, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.
Choosing the right cylinder is crucial; it is contingent on the way your doors and handles are used. External doors, for example, should be fitted with cylinders with greater security and internal doors can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that can increase security, for instance, anti-drill or anti-bump properties.
To make sure that the euro cylinder is the right size for your door, it must be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the end of the cylinder, including the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place however, when this isn't possible, you may take it off to measure. It is essential to ensure that there is no extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks.
Most modern cylinders are designed with bump and anti-drill features built into their design. They are designed to decrease the chances of an attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction. This will help to deflect the attack and protect your doors.
There are cylinders that have been designed to resist snapping. This is a typical attack on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the break line of the lock and the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and easier to achieve than gaining access through multipoint locks and leaves no evidence of a break-in which can impede an insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
The spring cassette is positioned within the base of the door handle backplate providing a sprung solution and returning the multipoint lock handles back to their rest position after using. Previously a lot of these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them, and without it they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism is disengaged. This simple part is the most effective way to solve this issue. It also stops your door from getting stuck in either the open or closed position, as they aren't easy to close manually.
These spring cassettes have been specifically designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you must have a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution to damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are sold as a single unit. They come with a square cut out that can accommodate an 8mm shaft.
These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution for the problem of sagging door handles. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will increase the lifespan of your uPVC door. For more information on our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories you can get in touch with our team. We are on hand to assist you and provide expert advice.