UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time the handles on your doors will wear down and need to be changed. When doing this it is essential that the new handles match the exact dimensions of the old handle. The top screw's position the lever, and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements that you need to verify. Use the size guide to help you. Inline Lever/Lever A lever handle or lever is a contemporary door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This style of handle is available in a variety of styles and finishes. This handle is offered by a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale. Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The door handles made of uPVC/Composite are made of sturdy materials and are suitable for multi point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings. They are easily installed on existing or new uPVC/Composite doors. The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled to ensure a comfortable experience and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the quality of finish and performance over time. The sprung lever can also be shortened to fit a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful in doors with smaller door frames where the cylinder is further back. A shortened lever is also an ideal choice for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently to the lever type handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handle types can either use a single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are generally employed on UPVC double glazed doors. They come in many variations & styles. The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White Chrome, and Gold. The finish meets BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, which gives the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use. All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles come with a spindle and screws that allow them to be fitted on a new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which is typically a benefit when replacing an old or damaged multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with a spring, which solves the issue of handles for doors that slide out of horizontal position when not in use. 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 also called the handle centre or 'cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect to match the correct handles. Once you have the correct PZ size, you'll be required to make sure that the lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved handles you require for your doors. They are usually a square or round shape with an internal lever as well as an external push pad. Most of the UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they will return to their horizontal position when not being used, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking 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, allowing them to be placed on either side of the doors. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. The cylinder lock is operated by a key which unlocks the cylinder's casing. This exposes pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock and allow them to rotate the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security. The choice of cylinder is crucial. It is based on the amount of use your doors and handles will receive. External doors, for example, should be fitted with higher security cylinders while doors inside can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. In addition, some cylinders have extra features that can improve security even more, like anti-drill and anti-bump characteristics. A euro cylinder should be measured accurately to ensure it's the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to the end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable to measure with the lock in position, you can remove it. It is crucial to ensure that there is no cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks. The design of most newer cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to minimize the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This will help to prevent attacks and keep your doors safe. There are also cylinders that have been made to withstand snapping. This is a common attack on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the lock's break line and then the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is a faster and simpler method to gain access than using the use of a multipoint locking system. It also leaves less evidence of the burglary which could make it difficult to prove insurance claims. Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of the door handle. https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/braintree-windowrepair/ is a spring-loaded solution to help return your multipoint lock handles back to their normal position after using. There was a time when these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them, and as a result, they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. This simple component is the best solution to solve this issue. It also stops your door from becoming stuck in either the open or closed position as they aren't easy to close manually. These spring cassettes were created to be used with a sprung multipoint lock. They won't work with handles that are not sprung and you'll need to cut a hole in your backplate in order for them to fit. (Please check the image for a more detailed diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the door handle backplate of various brands of uPVC doors. They have a square cut-out that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are sold as a set. These spring cassettes are a fantastic value-for-money solution to the issue of door handles that are sliding. They are easy to fit and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC doors. Please contact our team to learn more about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer expert advice and support you.