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UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time the handles on your doors will get worn out and require replacement It is essential to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them The top screws position the lever and the keyhole size are the three measurements that you need to verify Refer to the size guide for assistance with this Inline LeverLever A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on replacement or new doors This kind of handle is available in various styles and finishes A number of manufacturers offer this handle 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 robust materials and are suitable for multi point lock doors which require a robust design The handles are inline and they use the same screws and spindle to fix them They are easily fitted on any uPVCComposite door The handle can be adjusted and angled to fit the needs of all users The handle has been tested to 200000 cycles this will ensure the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time The lever that is sprung can be reduced to accommodate the widest range of locks This is particularly useful in doors with smaller door frames in which the cylinder is further back A shortened lever is also an excellent option for doors where the latch could be activated by the thumb turn on the inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles commonly found on doors The handle can operate from a single spindle inline or independently from each side by using two offset spindles or inline pad They are usually used on UPVC doubleglazed doors and come in many variations styles The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White Chrome and Gold The finish is in line with BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion thereby giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for the intended use All of the UPVC lever pad designs are supplied with the spindle and screws that allow them to be put on an existing or new uPVC door The 211mm backplate fixation centres allow for a bigger handle which is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or old multipoint door lock mechanism These levers for handles are also sprung solving the problem of door handles sagging out of the horizontal position when not in use It is essential to ensure that the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement UPVC spindle and handle This measurement is often known as the handle centre or cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect in ensuring that you have the appropriate handles Once you have the correct PZ size youll be required to make sure that the handle lever pads and push pads are in a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act ADA compliant handles that you need for your doors They are typically round or square with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we sell are springloaded This means that they can be reverted to a horizontal position after they are not in use rather than hanging and possibly securing to the frame This stops draughts from entering the home The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models allowing them to be placed on either side of the doors Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are commonly used on uPVC doors but they can be utilized on other types of doors They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case which is then revealed with pins that can be aligned to those inside the lock body allowing them to turn the cam thereby opening the door Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins External and internal doors require different levels of security Choosing the right cylinder is vitally important this is contingent on the way your door and handle are utilized Doors that are external for instance are required to be fitted with higher security cylinders whereas doors inside can be secured with an ordinary cylinder Certain cylinders come with extra features that increase security such as antidrill or antibump properties A euro cylinder needs to be measured accurately to ensure it is the correct size for your door The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to the other end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one If you are unable measure it with the lock in position you can remove it It is crucial to avoid having a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon This can make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks Most newer cylinders have been made with bump and antidrill features that are built into their design These features are designed to minimize the chance of a attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in the opposite direction This will help deflect the attack and ensure your door is secure Some cylinders are designed to withstand snapping Repair My Windows And Doors 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 break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open This is a faster and easier way to gain access than through a multipoint locking system It also leaves less evidence of the burglary which could hinder insurance claims Spring Cassette The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of your door handle It is a springloaded solution to bring the multipoint lock handles to their normal position after use Previously a lot of handles of this kind didnt have a spring built into them and without this they can droop or drop when the locking mechanism has been disengaged This simple part is the most effective way to address this issue It also prevents your door from becoming stuck in the closed or open position as they arent easy to close manually These spring cassettes have been specifically made for use with multipoint locks sprung They will not work with nonsprung multipoint handles You will need to have a bespoke hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit please see image for technical diagram These cassettes are a solution to broken or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles They are supplied in a single unit They have a squarecut out that can accommodate an 8mm shaft These spring cassettes offer an excellent value solution to the issue of sagging door handles They are easy to fit and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors Contact us for more information about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares We are always happy to offer expert advice and support you