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Types of UPVC Door Handles Its important to choose the appropriate replacement Upvc handle for your home if your handles made of upvc require replacement Locksmiths can provide and install highsecurity uPVC handles that come with additional security features The most important measurements are measurement A known as PZ and the length of the backplate measurement F Take these measurements to make sure that your new uPVC handle will fit LeverLever A lever is a solid bar that pivots around a central point known as a the fulcrum When you apply a force at the end of the lever it tends to rotate the fulcrum to the direction of the applied force This rotation multiplies your force and allows you to lift or move objects that would normally require more force to lift The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point where you apply force determines the maximum amount of movement This is known as the mechanical advantage The greater the length of the lever the greater the mechanical advantage You can calculate the mechanical advantage by dividing the distance from the fulcrum to the point where you are applying the force by the distance between the fulcrum and the end of the lever Levers can produce different effects based on the method by which forces are applied For instance a lever of class 2 is inclined to turn in the opposite direction when the force applied to it like a teetertotter If you press on the door handle the force will create the same rotational effects as this However levers dont create energy They multiply the force by converting small amounts of effort applied over a lengthy distance into larger amounts of force applied over smaller distances This is what allows you to complete more work in a shorter amount of time and it is why levers are commonly used to lift heavy objects or moving large amounts of cargo This is also the reason behind levers found in many everyday tools such as crowbars fishing rods claws for hammers and even your legs when you sit on the hand brakes of your car LeverPad Lever pad handles also referred to as upvc door handles feature levers on both sides to operate the multipoint locks Lever pad handles are available in various finishes and variations and can be used on a variety of materials such as UPVC doors Aluminium doors Timber Doors They are sold as a pair for the outer and inner door with spindles screws included They are also available in hand and unhandled versions for different types of users They are commonly used in new constructions and can be fitted to replace existing doors made of upvc The levers are lowered to open all the multipoint locks and the key is turned to close or unlock the door They are more secure in comparison to standard lever door handles as the locking operation is only accessible via the inside using a key in the event that the door is locked Theyre not as secure as a cylinder bolt however they are a costeffective option to provide extra home security The only disadvantage is that they do not offer the same level of protection like a cylinder bolt and consequently dont block access to outside if the door has been left open We have a wide selection of lever pad upvc handles that are manufactured by leading manufacturers in the field They are made with high quality components They are also typically supplied with a manufacturers guarantee They usually are designed to work with the 92mm lock or a replacement version called a Paddock Lock They will feature a cylinder with 82mm diameter on the inside and 62mm on the outside They are also fitted with two spindle followers Some are supplied inserted in the back plate while others are removable to allow for different fixing centers LeverSnib Lever latches are the most basic of all door handles are used The lever is pulled down to operate a simple latch inside the door which can be locked with keys The levers for privacy are in the same way however with the addition of a snib like knobs for doors A snibbutton can be very useful especially for homes where its important to protect privacy or ensure security You can use the snib button to stop your guests from entering the home until they are ready This kind handle can also be put in on doors inside such as those in bedrooms where you wish to restrict outside access Snib buttons can cause problems in some cases especially when you have old locks and doors that are warped If the snib button was accidentally pressed or by someone who isnt familiar with it the door could be slammed and you locked out Most of the time you can get in by knocking on the door frame or letterbox but this isnt the best option If your uPVC has an snib we suggest replacing it with an electronic lock from the ELOK 7 Series These smart locks can be retrofitted onto double turn pull handle kits They are available with coverplates that conceal holes that are already present for an easy installation The ELOK makes use of a smart application that allows you to unlock the door with mechanical keys or RFID cards and is able to be set up with passcodes to ensure security and convenience The system is tested to 200k cycles to ensure durability The handles are made from solid metal and comply with BS EN 1670 Grade 5 for corrosion resistance LeverMoveable Pad This popular style of handle is typically used for front doors It offers the benefit of preventing the door from being opened without an outside key when the lock hasnt been deadlocked This is achieved with the padshaped handle that locks into the gap between the handle and lock case This handle is designed to be used with uPVC multipoint locks which use a split spindle mechanism This type of operation requires the lever handle and the external pad handle to be mounted to the same lock case This can be a simple modification to the existing uPVC handles but it may also require changing the lock case or a new set of handles to accommodate this additional function These aluminum levers and movable pad door handles are suitable for uPVC doors They feature a maintenance free slide bearing spring cassettes and fixing lugs provided They feature a eurostyle cut out and can be fitted to a wide range of uPVC and timber doors Levermovable pads are available in a variety of finishes to can be used with a variety of multipoint locks They are specifically designed to be used with split spindle locks with a centre cylinder of 92mm and require a specific set of split spindles that is supplied by the lock maker These Hoppe London lever moveable pad handle 77G3831N113 are made from cast aluminum with an anodized finish that is corrosion resistant and scratch resistant They can be used with a wide variety of other Hoppe products including patio door handles french door handles and window handles They are also fitted with an escutcheon for security LeverMoveable Snib The lever handle is one of the most popular kinds of door handles made of upvc and comes in a range of styles It is comprised of two inline handles that can be moved and locked with a thumbturn cylinder or a key A pad handle can be used as a substitute to lever handles It is comprised of one that is fixed or moveable that can be used to operate the lock These Fullex handles have a springloaded lever pads that have a snib that can be activated to hold the latch back Choosing the right replacement door handles for your upvc doors requires careful evaluation of the PZ measurement the screw centres and back plate length to ensure that the new handle will be a good fit and work correctly with the locking system already installed on your doors You can use our online measurement guide to help you take these measurements so that you can be certain that the new handles will be a perfect fit We offer free delivery on all orders cambridge upvc door handle replacement can pick up your order in store for free Orders received before 11 am will be ready for collection the same day