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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced In this case it is crucial that the new handles conform to the exact dimensions of the old handle The top screws position the lever and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements you need to check Use the size guide to aid you Inline LeverLever A leverlever door handle is a modern handle that can be used on doors that are new or replacement This style door handle is available in a variety of styles and finishes This handle is offered by a number of 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 ideal for doors with multiple points that require a strong design The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily incorporated into doors made of uPVCComposite either new or old The handle can be placed and angled to fit any user The handle has been tested to 200000 cycles This ensures that the finish is of high quality and performance is maintained over time The sprung lever can be reduced to accommodate the widest range of locks This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames where the cylinder is located further back A lever that is shorter can be used for doors with a latch that can be opened by the thumb inside Lever Pad A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently from levertype handles that are found on the majority of doors These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles inline or offset They are generally employed on UPVC double glazed doors They come in a variety of styles and styles The handles have been tested to at least 200k cycles and are available in a variety of finishes including White Silver Chrome Gold The finish is compliant with BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion which gives the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use All of the UPVC lever pad styles for handles come with the spindle and screws which allow them to be fitted on a new or existing uPVC door The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a bigger handle which is usually a benefit when replacing a damaged or old multipoint door lock mechanism The handle levers are sprung solving the problem of handles hanging from their horizontal position when not in use When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the dimensions of the PZ of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door This measurement is also known as the handle centre or cylinder centres and is an essential aspect to match the appropriate handles When you have the right PZ size youll have to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are a appropriate shape to accommodate the American with Disabilities Act ADA approved handles you need for your doors They are typically round or square with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of the UPVC Lever Pads that we sell are sprung This means they can be reverted to a horizontal position after not being used rather than hanging and possibly sticking in the frame This stops draughts from entering the home door handle repair near me of UPVC lever pad handles are available in left and right handed models that allow them to be placed on either side of doors Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are usually found on uPVC doors but can also be used on other types of doors They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case which then reveals pins which can be aligned with those inside the lock body allowing them to turn a revolving cam thus opening the door Euro cylinders can be equipped with up to six pins with external and internal doors generally requiring different levels of security The choice of cylinder is essential It depends on the type of use your doors and handles will receive Doors that are external for instance are required to be fitted with higher security cylinders while internal doors can be secured with a standard cylinder In addition some cylinders are available with extra features that can improve security for instance antidrill or antibump properties A euro cylinder needs to be properly measured to ensure it is the correct size for your door The cylinder must be measured from the screw hole in the center to the ends of the cylinder This includes the thumb turn should there be one If you are unable measure it with the lock in position you can remove it A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon could be vulnerable to attacks such as lock snapping so it is essential that it is not too long The design of many modern cylinders comes with antidrilling as well as bump resistance features These features are designed to minimize the chances of an attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in a different direction This helps deflect the attack and ensure your doors are secure Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping This is a typical attack on cylinders A special tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off This is a much faster and easier way to gain access than through the use of a multipoint locking system It also leaves no evidence of the breakin which could make it difficult to prove insurance claims Spring Cassette The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of the door handle It offers a springloaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles to their original position after using There was a time when handles did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they tend to droop or drop when the locking mechanism is disengaged Adding this simple component is one of the best methods to correct this and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in an open or closed position as they arent always simple to close manually These spring cassettes are specifically designed for use with multipoint locks that are sprung They will not work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will require a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit please look at the image for a technical diagram They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the backplates of door handles of many kinds of uPVC doors They are fitted with a square cutout that can accommodate an 8mm spindle and are sold as a set These spring cassettes are a great value solution to the problem of sagging door handles They are simple to put in and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors For more information on our selection of uPVC spares and accessories contact us today in contact with our team We are here to help and happy to offer professional advice