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Types of UPVC Door Handles It is essential to select the appropriate replacement Upvc handle for your home if your upvc handles need replacing Locksmiths can provide and fit highsecurity uPVC handles with extra security features The most important measurements to consider are the measurement A also known as PZ and the length of the backplate Please check these measurements to make sure your new uPVC handles will fit LeverLever A lever is a rigid bar that is pivotally positioned around a point known as a Fulcrum When you apply force towards the end the fulcrum will tend to turn in the direction the force is applied This motion increases the force and lets you lift or move things that would normally require more force to lift The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point at which you apply force determines the maximum amount of movement This is known as the mechanical advantage The advantage in mechanical terms increases when the lever is extended You can calculate the advantage of mechanical by dividing distance from fulcrum point to the place where you are applying force by distance between the fulcrum point and end of the lever Levers can have a variety of effects depending on the way forces are applied A lever of class 2 for example has a tendency of rotating in the opposite direction when the force of the effort is applied If you press on the doors handle the force will create the same rotational effects as this However levers dont create energy Levers increase the force by converting small amounts of effort applied over a lengthy distance into larger amounts of force that are applied over shorter distances This is what allows you to accomplish more in a shorter period of time which is why levers are often employed to lift heavy objects or moving large quantities 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 brake of your car LeverPad Lever pad handles also known as upvc door handle s 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 wide range of materials that include UPVC doors Aluminium doors Timber Doors They are sold in pairs for the outer and inner door with screws and spindles included They are available in hand and nonhandled versions to meet the needs of different users These locks can be used 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 provide additional security compared to lever handles for doors since the locking mechanism can only be gained by entering the door with a key unless the door is deadlocked They are not as safe as a cylinder lock however they are an affordable way to provide extra security to your home The only disadvantage is that they dont provide the same level of security as a cylinder lock and therefore dont block access to the home if the door is left open The majority of the lever pad upvc door handles that we offer are manufactured by industrys leading manufacturers and therefore are made from high quality components They are also generally supplied with a manufacturers warranty Typically they will be designed to be compatible with a 92mm lock or the replacement version of this called a Paddock lock They will have a 92mm centre cylinder on the inside and 62mm on the exterior and be fitted with 2 spindle followers Some are supplied inserted in the back plate whilst others are movable to allow for different fixing centres LeverSnib Lever latches the simplest of door handles are used Pressing down on the lever triggers a simple latch mechanism inside the door to keep it closed It can also be locked using keys Some lever privacy handles work in the same way but with an additional knob similar to the doorknob A snib is a very useful tool particularly in homes where security and privacy are essential You can use the snib feature to stop your partner from entering until they are prepared This kind handle can also be used on interior doors such as those in bedrooms where you wish to restrict access from outside Snib buttons can cause issues in some cases especially when you have old locks and warped doors If the snib button was accidentally pressed or by a person who isnt familiar with it the door may be slammed and you locked out You can usually gain entry by knocking the door frame or letterbox But this is not ideal If your uPVC door is equipped with a snibbutton we recommend replacing the handle with an modern ELOK 7Series smart lock They can be retrofitted to pull handle kits with double turns and come with cover plates to hide existing holes to ensure a seamless installation The ELOK application can be used to unlock doors using RFID cards or a mechanical key Passcodes are also available for security and convenience The system has been tested for 200000 times to ensure durability The handles are constructed of solid metal and comply with BS EN 1670 Grade 5 for resistance to corrosion LeverMoveable Pad This is a wellknown handle style for front doors It has the advantage of keeping the door from being opened from the outside without keys if the lock isnt deadlocked This is achieved by using a padshaped external 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 that the lever handle and the external pad handle both be fitted to the same lock case It could be a simple replacement of the current uPVC handle however it could also require a change in the lock case or a new set of handles to handle furniture These aluminium levermovable pads door handles are suitable to be used on uPVC and feature an easytomaintain slide bearing They also come with fixing lugs spring cassettes and a nonstick slide bearing They feature a eurostyle cut out and can be fitted to a variety of uPVC and timber doors Lever moveable pads are offered in a variety of finishes and suit many different multipoint locks They are designed to work with split spindle locks that have a centre cylinder of 92mm and require a separate set of split spindles that is supplied by the lock maker These Hoppe London 77G3831N113 lever moveable pad handles are made from cast aluminum with an anodised surface that is corrosion resistant and has high scratch resistance They can be used with many other Hoppe products including patio door handles french door handles and window handles They come with a security escutcheon LeverMoveable Snib The lever handles are among the most popular kinds of doors handles made of upvc They are available in a variety of styles It is made up of two inline handles that can be locked and moved with a thumbturn cylinder or a key A pad handle can be used as a substitute to leverlever handles It is comprised of an adjustable or fixed pad which can be used to operate the lock These Fullex handles have a sprung lever pad as well as a snib which can be turned on to ensure the latch is held When choosing a replacement Upvc handle it is important to take into consideration the screw centres and the back plate length and the PZ measurement This will ensure that the handle will work with your current locking system Our online measuring guide will assist you take these measurements to ensure that your new upvc handle fits perfectly All orders qualify for free delivery or you can pick up your order instore Orders made before 11am are ready to be collected on the same day