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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 conform to the critical dimensions of the handle that was previously used. The top screw's position the lever, and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you have to verify. Use the size guide to aid you. Inline Lever/Lever A lever/lever handle is a modern door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors. This style door handle is offered in a wide range of designs and 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 uPVC/Composite door handles are made of robust materials and are ideal for multi point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and operate from the same spindle and screw fixings, so they are easily installed on existing or new uPVC/Composite doors. The spring lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles, this will ensure the quality of the finish as well as the performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is particularly beneficial in doors with smaller door frames where the cylinder is located further back. A shorter lever is an excellent option for doors that have latches that can be opened by a thumb turn inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently to the lever type handles found on most doors. These handles can operate from a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two offset or inline spindles (pad). They are typically employed on UPVC double glazed doors. They come in a variety of styles and styles. The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200 000 cycles and are available in various finishes including White, Silver, Chrome & Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use. All UPVC lever pads for handles come with a spindle, screws and can be installed on the uPVC door. Repair My Windows And Doors centres of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have a spring, which solves the issue of door handles that sag out of horizontal position when not being used. When selecting a replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the dimensions of the PZ of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door. This measurement is also known as the “handle centre” or “cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect to match the correct handles. Once you have decided on the proper PZ size and the correct PZ size, you must ensure that the lever and push pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. These are typically of a round or square shape with an internal lever and an external push pad. Most of the UPVC lever pads that we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position when not being used, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the home. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles come in both left and right handed models which allows them to be placed on either side of doors. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case that will reveal pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock body and permitting them to turn an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security. The choice of cylinder you choose is crucial. It's dependent on the amount of use your doors and handles will receive. For example, external doors require a more secure cylinder while internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders are available with extra features that can improve security further, such as anti-drill or anti-bump features. To ensure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured accurately. The cylinder needs to be measured from the screw hole in the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn should there be one. It is best to do this while the lock is in place, but if this is not possible, you may take it off to measure. It is important to ensure that there is no cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks. The majority of modern cylinders have been constructed with anti-drill and bump resistance features built into their design. These are designed to reduce the risk of attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction. This can help to deflect an attack and protect your door. There are cylinders that have been designed to resist snapping. This is a growing kind of attack on cylinders, where the break line inside the lock is smashed by a tool that is specially designed to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open. This is a faster and easier way to gain access than through a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which can hinder insurance claims. Spring Cassette The spring cassette is positioned within the base of your door handle backplate providing a sprung solution that returns your multipoint lock handles to their normal position after usage. The handles had no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was disengaged. Adding this simple component is among the most effective ways to fix this, and is a great way to prevent your upvc doors from getting stuck in the open or closed position, as these aren't always simple to manually close by hand. These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung but they won't work with unsprung multipoint handles and you will need to have a custom hole cut into the backplate to allow them to fit (please see image for technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution for damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are fitted with an elongated square that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are available in a variety of. These spring cassettes are a fantastic value for money way to fix the problem of door handles that are that are sagging. They are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC doors. Contact us for more information about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer professional advice and assistance you.