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UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time the handles on your doors will wear down and will require replacement In this case it is crucial that the new handles match the critical dimensions of the handle that was previously used The top screws location the lever and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you need to verify Use the size guide to assistance with this Inline LeverLever A leverlever handle is a contemporary door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors This style of handle is available in many styles and finishes A variety of manufacturers provide this handle including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The uPVCComposite handles are made of tough materials and are perfect for multipoint lock doors that require a strong design The handles are inline and use the same spindle and screws to fix them They are easily fitted on a new or existing uPVCComposite door The spring lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users The handle has been endurancetested to 200 000 cycles This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time The sprung lever is also adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is further back in the door A shorter lever is an excellent option for doors where the latch can be opened by a thumb turn on the inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is distinct from the lever handles that are commonly found on doors These handle types are either operated by one spindle or two spindles either inline or offset They are generally employed on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes The handles have been tested to at least 200 000 cycles and are available in several finishes including White Silver Chrome Gold The finish meets BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion thereby giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles are supplied with the spindle and screws allowing them to be put on an existing or new uPVC door The 211mm backplate fixation centres permit a larger handle which is typically an advantage when replacing an old or faulty multipoint door lock mechanism These handle levers are also springloaded thereby solving the issue of handles that slide from their horizontal position when they are not being used When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door This measurement is often known as the handle centre or cylinder centres and is a critical aspect of matching up the correct handles After you have determined the proper PZ size you will need to ensure that the lever and push pads are designed to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door They are usually of a round or square design with an internal lever and external push pad Most of the UPVC lever pads we offer are sprung which means that they return to their horizontal position when not in use instead of hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame This keeps draughts out of the home You will also find that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are swivel allowing you to install them on either side of the door Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other kinds of doors They operate by using a key to unlock a cylinder case which is then revealed with pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock body permitting them to turn the cam thereby opening the door Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with both internal and external doors usually requiring different levels of security Choosing the right cylinder is essential it is contingent on the way your doors and handle are utilized For upvc door handle doors that are external require an extra secure cylinder while internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that increase security such as antidrill or anti bump properties To ensure that the euro cylinder is the right size for your door it should be measured correctly The cylinder needs to be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder This includes the thumb turn if there is one It is recommended to do this with the lock in place however when this isnt feasible you can take it off and remove it to measure It is crucial to avoid having a extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks The majority of modern cylinders have been designed with antidrill and bump resistance features that are built into their design They are designed to decrease attacks by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction This helps prevent attacks and protect your doors Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping This is a growing method of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is targeted by a tool that is specially designed to break the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open This is a much faster and easier way to gain access than through a multipoint locking system It also leaves less evidence of the breakin which could make it difficult to prove insurance claims Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of your door handle It is a springloaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their resting position after usage These handles used to have no spring and would slide when the locking mechanism was disconnected This simple component is the most effective way to solve this issue It also helps prevent your upvc door from becoming stuck in the closed or open position as they are difficult to close manually The spring cassettes were made to be used with a spring multipoint lock They are not compatible with handles that are not sprung and youll have to cut a hole in your backplate for them to fit Please look at the image for a detailed diagram These cassettes are a solution to damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles They are fitted with an elongated square that allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are sold as a set These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution to the problem of sagging door handles They are simple to install and will prolong the lifespan of your uPVC doors For more information about our range of uPVC accessories and spares you can get in touch with our team We are here to assist and offer professional advice