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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors are worn out with time and require to be replaced It is crucial to be able to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them The three measurements to check are the top screw position as well as the key hole and lever dimensions Use the size guide to help you Inline LeverLever A lever handle is a modern door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors This style of handle is available in many styles and finishes This handle is available from several manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The handles made of uPVCComposite are made from robust materials and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a robust design The handles are inline and operate from the same spindle and screw fixings so they are easily installed on new or existing uPVCComposite doors The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200000 cycles this allows for the assurance of the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time The lever that springs is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks This is particularly useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back from the door A shorter lever can be used for doors with a latch that can be opened by the thumb located on the inside Lever Pad A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently to the lever type handles found on most doors The handle can use a single spindle inline or independently from both sides using two offset or inline spindles pad They are commonly employed on UPVC doors with double glazing They are available in a range of finishes and variations The handles have been tested to the minimum of 200000 cycles and are available in a variety of finishes like White Silver Chrome Gold The finish is compliant with BS EN 16702007 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 a uPVC door The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a larger size handle that can often be a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi point door lock mechanism The handle levers are springloaded which solves the issue of door handles sagging from their horizontal position when not in use It is crucial 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 is often referred to as the handle centre or cylinder centres and is a critical aspect in ensuring that you have the appropriate handles Once you have decided on the proper PZ size you will need to make sure that the push and lever pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door These are typically rectangular or round in design with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung which means that they will return to their horizontal position when not in use instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame This stops draughts from entering the home The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles are available in left and right handed versions that allow them to be put on either side of the doors Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other types of doors They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case which is then revealed with pins that can be aligned with the pins inside the lock body allowing them to turn the cam thereby opening the door Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with internal and external doors usually needing different levels of security Choosing the right cylinder is vitally important this depends on the way your doors and handle are used External doors for example are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security while internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder Some cylinders have extra features that can improve security such as antidrill or anti bump properties A euro cylinder should be measured accurately to ensure its the right size for your door The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the other end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one It is recommended to do this while the lock is in place however in the event that this is not possible you can remove it to measure It is essential to not have a cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon This could make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks The design of many modern cylinders includes antidrilling and bump resistance features They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a new direction This can help to deflect an attack and protect your door There are cylinders that have been made to resist snapping This is a more frequent kind of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is targeted using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open This is a quicker and simpler method to gain access than a multipoint locking system upvc door handles leaves no evidence of the breakin which could delay insurance claims Spring Cassette This spring cassette is located inside the base plate of the door handle It is a springloaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles to their resting position after use These handles used to have no spring and would slide when the locking mechanism was removed This simple part is the best way to address this issue It also prevents your door from getting stuck in the open or closed position since they are difficult to close manually These spring cassettes are specifically designed to be used with multipoint locks sprung They will not work with unsprung multipoint handles and you will require a bespoke hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit please look at the image for a technical diagram These cassettes can be used as a replacement to broken or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles They feature an elongated square that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are sold as a set These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution for the problem of door handles that are sagging These spring cassettes are easy to install and can extend the lifespan of your uPVC door For more information on our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories contact us today in contact with our team We are always ready to provide expert advice and to assist you