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Types of UPVC Door Handles When your upvc door handle needs replacing its essential to find the best replacement for your home Locksmiths can provide and install highsecurity uPVC handles with extra security features The most important measurements are measurement A known as PZ and the length of the backplate measurement F Check these measurements to ensure that your new uPVC handles will fit LeverLever A lever is a rigid bar that pivots around a central point known as a the fulcrum When you apply force to the end of the lever it tends to rotate the fulcrum to the direction of the force applied This motion increases the force and allows you to lift or move objects that would otherwise require more force to lift The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point where you apply force determines the maximum movement This is referred to as the mechanical advantage The mechanical advantage increases as the lever is extended You can calculate the advantage of mechanical by dividing distance from fulcrum point to the place where you are applying force by the distance between the fulcrums point and the end of lever Levers can have a variety of effects depending on the way forces are applied A lever in class 2 for instance has a tendency of rotating in the opposite direction once the effort force is applied If you push the handle of a door the force will create similar rotational effects to this However levers dont create energy Levers increase the force by changing small amounts of effort applied over a long distance into larger amounts of force applied over smaller distances Levers are used to lift heavy objects and move huge quantities of cargo The lever principle is also employed in everyday tools such as crowbars upvc replacement door handles Repair My Windows And Doors fishing rods and your own legs as you are standing on the hand brake of your car LeverPad Lever pad handles are a kind of door handle made of upvc that has levers on both sides that operate the multipoint lock They come in a variety of designs finishes and are suitable for a range of materials including UPVC Aluminium Timber doors They are sold in pairs for the outer and inner door with screws and spindles included They are also available in hand and unhandled versions to suit different types of users They are commonly used in new constructions and are fitted to replace existing doors made of upvc They are typically operated by lifting up the levers to throw out all of the multipoint locks before turning the key to close unlock They offer some extra security compared to lever handles for doors because the locking function can only be gained via the inside using keys in the event that the door is locked They are not as secure as a cylinder bolt however they are a reasonable alternative to add security The only disadvantage is that they do not offer the same level of protection as a cylinder bolt and therefore wont prevent access from outside if the door has been left open The majority of lever pad upvc door handles we stock are made by the industrys leading manufacturers and therefore will be manufactured with good quality components They are also typically supplied with a manufacturers guarantee Typically these will be designed to work with a 92mm lock or the replacement version known as a Paddock lock They will have an 82mm cylinder center on the inside and 62mm outside They are also fitted with two spindle followers Some are fitted with the back plate while others can be removed to allow for different fixing centers LeverSnib Lever latches are the most basic kind of door handles The lever is pushed downwards to open a latch inside the door which can be locked using keys Some lever privacy handles operate on the same principle but with a second snib similar to a doorknob A snibbutton can be extremely useful particularly in homes where its essential to protect privacy or ensure security If your partner is arriving at home late from work you can apply the snib to ensure they arent allowed in until theyre ready to come in This type of handle is also popular in interior doors such as bedrooms where you may require a lock to prevent access from the outside In certain situations there are instances where snib buttons could cause problems especially in the case of older locks or doors that are bent If the snib button is used in a mistake or by someone who isnt accustomed to it the door can slam shut and lock you out You can usually gain entry by knocking on the door frame or letterbox However this isnt the best option If your uPVC has a snib we recommend replacing it with a smart lock from the ELOK 7 Series These can be retrofitted over double turn pull handle kits and come with cover plates that hide the holes that are already present allowing for a seamless install The ELOK utilizes a smart app to allow you to open the door using mechanical keys or RFID cards and can be set up with passcodes to ensure security and convenience The system has been tested for 200000 cycles in order to ensure longlasting durability The handles are made of solid metal and meet BS EN 1670 Grade 5 for resistance to corrosion LeverMoveable Pad This popular handle style is typically used for front doors It offers the benefit of preventing the door being opened without an outside key in the event that the lock has not been deadlocked This is accomplished through the padshaped external handle which locks in the gap between the handles and lock case to stop the latch from being withdrawn or the door from being opened This kind of handle is designed to fit uPVC doors that are fitted with multipoint locks that operate using split spindle technology This type of operation requires that the internal lever handle and external pad handle both be fitted to the same lock case It could be a simple replacement for the current uPVC handle however it may also require a lock case change or a brand new set to handle furniture These aluminium levermovable pad door handles are ideal for uPVC doors and come with a maintenance free slide bearing fixing lugs fixing lugs and spring cassettes included They feature a eurostyle cut out and can be installed to a variety of uPVC and timber doors Levermovable pads are available in a variety of finishes and suit many different multipoint locks They are designed to be used with split spindle multipoint locks that have an 92mm cylinder center and require a specific split spindle set as supplied by the lock manufacturer These Hoppe London 77G3831N113 lever moveable pad handles are made of cast aluminium with an anodised surface that is resistant to corrosion and has high scratch resistance They are compatible with various other Hoppe products like patio door handles french door handles and window handles They are also fitted with an escutcheon for security LeverMoveable Snib The lever handle is among the most popular kinds of door handles made from upvc and comes in a variety of designs It is comprised of two inline handles that move and can be locked with either a key or a thumbturn cylinder inside Pad handles are an alternative to a leverlever handle and consists of an adjustable or fixed pad that can be used to control the lock These Fullex handles come with a springloaded lever pad and a snib which can be activated in order to ensure the latch is held When choosing the right replacement upvc handle be sure to think about the screw centres as well as the back plates length and the PZ measurement This will ensure that the handle works with your existing locking system Our online measuring guide will help you to measure these parameters to ensure that your new upvc handle will fit perfectly We offer free delivery on all orders or you can pick your order up in store for free Orders placed before 11 am will be ready to be picked up the next day