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The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced. It is essential to match the dimensions of the handles you have previously replaced when replacing upvc window handles them.

The top screw position the lever, and the keyhole size are the three measurements that you need to check. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle is a modern door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This type 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 handles of uPVC/Composite are constructed from durable materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a robust design. The handles are inline and run from the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily incorporated into 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 the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The lever that is sprung can be shortened to fit the widest range of locks. This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is further back in the door. A lever that is shorter can be used for doors with latches which can be operated with the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently to the lever type handles found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by a single spindle or by two spindles, either inline or offset. They are typically used on UPVC double-glazed doors and come in many variations & finishes.

The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200k cycles and are available in a variety of finishes like White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use.

All UPVC handle lever pads come with a spindle, screws and can be installed on the uPVC door. The backplate fixation centres of 211mm permit a larger handle, which is often an advantage when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers are spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of handles hanging out of the horizontal position when they are not in use.

It is crucial to match up the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing a replacement UPVC spindle and window handle upvc. This measurement is also referred to as the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect to match the appropriate handles.

Once you have the proper PZ size you will then have to ensure that the lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you need for your doors. They are typically round or square, with an internal lever, and an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC Lever Pads that we offer are spring-loaded. This means that they can be reverted to a horizontal position when they are not in use instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This keeps draughts out of the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models that allow them to be placed on either side of doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. They work by using a key to unlock a cylinder that then reveals pins which can be aligned to those in the lock body and allow them to rotate a revolving cam, thus 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 essential. It depends on the type of use your doors and handles receive. External doors, for instance, should be fitted with cylinders that are more secure while doors inside can be secured using an ordinary cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that increase security, for instance, anti-drill or anti bump properties.

A euro cylinder must be measured correctly to ensure it's the right size for your door. The cylinder must be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn in the event that one is present. If you are unable measure it using the lock in a fixed position, you can remove it. A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks, such as snapping locks, therefore it is essential that it is not too long.

The design of most newer cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. These features are designed to minimize the chance of a attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in an opposite direction. This will help to deflect attacks and ensure your door is secure.

Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common kind of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the sash lock door handles is targeted with a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is a quicker and simpler method to gain access than the use of a multipoint Locking Window handles system. It also leaves less evidence of the break-in which could delay insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette sits inside the base of your door handle backplate providing a sprung solution and returning your multipoint lock handles to their original position after use. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disengaged. This component is the most effective way to fix this problem. It also stops your door from getting stuck in the closed or open position as they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes have been specifically designed for use with multipoint locks that are sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will need to have a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes within the backplate of the door handle for numerous kinds of uPVC doors. They feature a square cut out which allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution for the problem of door handles that have become sagging. They are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. Please contact our team to learn more about our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are here to help and happy to provide expert advice.