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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced. When doing this it is important that the new handles match the dimensions of the handle that was previously used. The three measurements to check are the top screw position, lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to help you. Inline Lever/Lever A lever/lever handle is a modern-day door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This type of handle is available in many styles 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 handles made of uPVC/Composite are made from durable materials, and are ideal for multi-point lock doors that require a robust design. The handles are inline and use the same spindle and screws to fix them. They can be easily installed on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors. The spring lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled to ensure a comfortable experience and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles. This will ensure the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower door frames where the cylinder is further back. A shorter lever can be used for doors with a latch which can be operated with the thumb on the inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently to the lever type handles on doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle or two spindles, inline or offset. They are generally used on UPVC double-glazed doors and come in many variations & finishes. The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White Chrome and Gold. The finish is in line with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use. All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle, screws, and can be fitted on a uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixation centres permit a larger handle, which is usually a benefit when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have springs, which can solve the problem of handles for doors that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used. When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is important to match the dimensions of the PZ on the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is often known as the 'handle centre' or 'cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect in ensuring that you have the right handles. Once you have the proper PZ size you will then have to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are of a appropriate shape to accommodate the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you require for your doors. They are typically round or square, 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 they are not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the building. door handles Repair My Windows And Doors of UPVC lever pad style handles are available in left and right handed versions which allows them to be installed on either side of the doors. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but can also be found on other types of door. The cylinder lock operates by using a key that unlocks the cylinder case. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned with those inside the lock, allowing them to rotate the camera that rotates, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be equipped with up to six pins with internal and external doors generally requiring different levels of security. The choice of cylinder you choose is vital. It is based on the use that your doors and handles will receive. External doors, for example, should be fitted with cylinders with greater security while doors inside can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders come with additional features that can improve security further, such as anti-drill and anti-bump characteristics. A euro cylinder needs to be measured accurately to ensure it's the right size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to each end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. It is best to do this while the lock is in place however, in the event that this is not feasible, you can take it off and remove it to measure. It is crucial to ensure that there is no cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks. The design of many modern cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce the chances of an attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction. This will help to prevent attacks and keep your doors safe. Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the break line of the lock and the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and easier to achieve than opening a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a break-in, which can impede an insurance claim. Spring Cassette The spring cassette is positioned in the base of the door handle backplate providing a sprung solution that returns the multipoint lock handles back to their rest position after usage. The handles had no spring, and would slide when the locking mechanism was disconnected. This simple feature is among the best methods to correct this issue and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in either closed or open position, as these aren't always simple to manually close by hand. These spring cassettes have been specifically designed to be used with multipoint locks sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will need to have a bespoke hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please see image for technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution to damaged or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are available as a single unit. They come with a square cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft. These spring cassettes are a great value solution to the issue of sagging door handles. They are simple to install and will prolong the lifespan 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 available to help and happy to provide professional advice.