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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors get worn out over time and will need to be replaced It is important to be able to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them The top screws location the lever and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements you need to determine Use the size guide to help you Inline LeverLever A lever handle or lever is a modern door handle designed to work with new or replacement doors This style of door handle is available in a variety of designs and finishes This handle is available from a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The door handles made of uPVCComposite are made of sturdy materials and are ideal for multi point lock doors which require a robust design The handles are inline and they use the same spindle and screws to fix them They can be easily mounted on any uPVCComposite door The handle can be adjusted and angled to suit all users The handle has been endurance tested to 200000 cycles this allows for the assurance of the quality of the finish as well as the performance of the handle over time The sprung lever is also adjustable to fit a broad range of locks This is useful in doors that are narrower where the cylinder is situated further away from the door A lever that is shorter can be used on doors with latches which can be operated with the thumb inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is distinct from the lever handles commonly found on doors These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles inline or offset They are usually used on UPVC double glazed doors and come in a variety of styles and finishes The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200k cycles and are available in a variety of finishes including White and Silver as well as Chrome Gold The finish meets BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion thereby giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for its intended use All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles come with the spindle and screws which allow them to be installed on a new or existing uPVC door The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a wider size handle that can be beneficial when replacing a faulty or worn multipoint door lock mechanism These handle levers are also springloaded thereby solving the issue of handles that slide out of the horizontal position when they are not being used It is crucial to match up the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement UPVC spindle and handle This measurement is often referred to as the handle centre or cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect in ensuring that you have the appropriate handles After you have identified the proper PZ size it is important to ensure that the lever and push pads are shaped to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door They typically have a square or round shape with an internal lever as well as an external push pad The majority of UPVC lever pads that we sell are sprung meaning that they return to their horizontal position when they are not in use instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame This prevents drafts and cold air from entering a home It is also the case that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handoperated which allows you to place them on either side of the door Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other kinds of doors They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder that will reveal pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock body and allow them to rotate the cam thereby 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 you choose is essential It depends on the amount of use your doors and handles receive Doors that are external for instance should be equipped with cylinders that are more secure whereas doors inside can be secured using an ordinary cylinder Some cylinders have extra features that can increase security for instance antidrill or antibump properties To make sure that the euro cylinder is the right size for your door it must be measured accurately The cylinder needs to 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 It is best to do this with the lock in place however when this isnt feasible you can take it off and take it off to measure It is crucial to not have a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks The design of the latest cylinders includes antidrilling and bump resistance features They are designed to decrease the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a new direction This will help to prevent attacks and ensure your doors are secure There are also cylinders constructed to resist snapping This is a growing type of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is attacked by a tool that is specially designed to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened This is faster and less difficult than opening multipoint locks It also leaves no evidence of a breakin which could hinder the insurance claim Spring Cassette The spring cassette is positioned in the base of your door handle backplate providing a spring solution and returning the multipoint lock handles back to their rest position after using There was a time when these types of handle didnt have a spring built into them and without this they tend to droop or drop when the locking mechanism has been disengaged This simple component is the best way to address this issue It also helps prevent your door from getting stuck in the open or closed position as they are difficult to close manually These spring cassettes are specially made for use with multipoint locks that are sprung They will not work with unsprung multipoint handles and you must have a bespoke hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit please see image for technical diagram These cassettes are a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles door handle replacement torquay repairmywindowsanddoors are sold as one unit They come with a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft These spring cassettes are a great valueformoney way to fix the problem of your door handles that are sagging These spring cassettes are easy to install and can extend the lifespan of your uPVC door Contact us for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares We are always happy to provide expert advice and to assist you