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UPVC Replacement Door Handles
The handles on your doors wear out over time and will need to be replaced. When doing this it is essential that the new handles match the dimensions of the old handle.
The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw's position, lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to help with this.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever handle or lever is a modern-day door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors. This type door handle is available in a variety of styles & finishes. This handle is offered by several manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.
Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle
The handles made of uPVC/Composite are made of tough materials and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a robust design. The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily fitted to doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.
The handle can be placed and angled to suit all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance over time. The sprung lever is also adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is situated further back from the door. A shortened lever is also a good choice for doors that have latches that can be opened by a thumb turn on the inside.
Lever Pad
The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are used on the majority of doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are generally used on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and styles.
The handles have been tested to the minimum of 200,000 cycles and are available in various finishes including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish meets BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use.
All of the UPVC lever pad designs come with a spindle and screws that allow them to be fitted on an existing or new uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixing centres allow for a wider size handle that is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also sprung, solving the problem of handles that slide out of their horizontal position when not in use.
It is essential to match up the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement may also be referred to as 'handle centres' or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the right handles.
Once you have the proper PZ size you will then be required to make sure that the handle lever pads and push pads are of a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved handles you require for your doors. They are usually rectangular or round in design with an internal lever and external push pad.
The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads that we sell are sprung. This means they will return to a horizontal position when they are not in use instead of hanging and possibly being stuck in the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from getting into a house. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles come in both left and right handed versions that allow them to be installed on either side of doors.
Euro Cylinder
Cylinder locks are commonly used on uPVC doors, but they can also be found on other types of door. The cylinder lock is operated with a key that unlocks the cylinder's case. This exposes pins that can be aligned with those in the lock, allowing them to rotate the camera that rotates, opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security.
The choice of the correct cylinder is crucial; it is dependent on how your doors and handle are used. Doors that are external, for instance should be equipped with cylinders with greater security while internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Some cylinders have 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 correctly. The cylinder should be measured from the screw hole in the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn in the event that one is present. If door handle repair near me are unable measure it with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. It is crucial to not have a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.
Most newer cylinders have been made with bump and anti-drill features built into their design. They are designed to minimize attacks by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This can to deflect attacks and ensure your door is secure.
There are cylinders that are designed to withstand snapping. This is a more frequent method of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the lock is attacked using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is faster and less difficult than opening the door with multipoint locks. It also leaves no evidence of a burglary, which can hinder an insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
The spring cassette is situated inside the base plate of the door handle. It provides a sprung solution to help return your multipoint lock handles back to their resting position after use. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was removed. This simple part is the best solution to solve this issue. It also stops your door from getting stuck in either the closed or open position since they aren't easy to close manually.
These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will need to have a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a replacement to broken or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are supplied in a single unit. They have a square-cut out that can accommodate an 8mm shaft.
These spring cassettes are a fantastic value for money solution to the issue of door handles that are sliding. They are simple to put in and will extend the life span of your uPVC doors. For more information about our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories please feel free to get in touch with our team. We are on hand to help and happy to give you expert advice.