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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors get worn out over time and will need to be replaced It is important to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them The top screws location the lever and the keyhole size are the three measurements you have to check Use the size guide to help you Inline LeverLever A leverlever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be installed on doors that are new or replacement This kind door handle is available in a wide range of designs and finishes A number of manufacturers make this type of handle including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The door handles made of uPVCComposite are made of sturdy materials and are perfect for multi point lock doors which require a robust design The handles are inline and run from the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily fitted to new or existing uPVCComposite doors The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users The handle has been endurance tested to 200000 cycles this helps to ensure the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time The sprung lever can also be cut to fit the widest range of locks This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back in the door A shorter lever is an ideal choice for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn on the inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles that are commonly found on doors These handles can use a single spindle inline or independently from both sides using two inline or offset spindles pad They are commonly utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing They come in a range of finishes variations The handles have been tested to at least 200000 cycles and are available in various finishes including White and Silver as well as Chrome Gold The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and resistant to corrosion This provides the handle with a high performance and longlasting durability for its intended purpose All UPVC lever pads for handles come with a spindle screws and can be installed on a uPVC door The 211mm backplate fixing centres permit a bigger handle which can often be a benefit in replacing a defective or worn multi point door lock mechanism The handle levers are springloaded which solves the issue of door handles sagging out of the horizontal position when not in use It is important to match up the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting a replacement UPVC spindle and handle This measurement is often called the handle centre or cylinder centres and is an essential aspect of matching up the appropriate handles When you have the right PZ size youll need to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are of a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act ADA approved handles you need for your doors These are usually round or square with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we offer are springloaded This means they return to a horizontal position after not in use instead of hanging and possibly being stuck in the frame This stops draughts from entering the home window handles of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models which allows them to be put on either side of doors Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are typically used on uPVC doors but can be utilized on other types of door The cylinder lock operates with a key that unlocks the cylinder case This exposes pins that can be aligned with those in the lock and allow them to turn the revolving camera thereby opening the door Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is essential it depends on the way your doors and handles are utilized External doors for instance should be equipped with higher security cylinders whereas internal doors can be secured using a standard cylinder Certain cylinders come with extra features that can improve security for instance anti drill or anti bump properties A euro cylinder needs to be measured accurately to ensure its the correct size for your door The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to each end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one It is best to do this while the lock is in place however when this isnt feasible you can take it off and take it off to measure A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon may be susceptible to attacks like lock snapping so it is essential to make sure its not too long The majority of modern cylinders have been made with bump and antidrill features included in their design They are designed to decrease attacks by forcing cylinders to rotate in a new direction This can deflect the attack and ensure your door is secure Certain cylinders are constructed to resist snapping This is an increasingly common type of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is smashed using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened This is faster and more straightforward than opening a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a breakin which can impede an insurance claim Spring Cassette This spring cassette sits inside the base of the door handle backplate providing a spring solution and returning the multipoint lock handles back to their original position after use Previously a lot of handles of this kind didnt have a spring built into them and without this they tend to droop or drop when the locking mechanism is removed This simple feature is one of the best ways to correct this and is an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in an open or closed position as these arent always easy to close manually These spring cassettes are specifically designed for use with multipoint locks that are sprung they will not fit nonsprung multipoint handles You must have a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit please see image for technical diagram These cassettes are a solution to damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles They have an elongated square that accommodates an 8mm spindle and they are supplied individually These spring cassettes are a fantastic valueformoney way to fix the problem of door handles that are that are sagging They are easy to fit and will prolong the lifespan of your uPVC doors Please contact our team for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares We are here to help and happy to provide expert advice