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Types of UPVC Door Handles When your upvc door handle requires replacement it is essential to find the best replacement for your home A locksmith can offer and install highsecurity uPVC door handles that come with additional security features The most important measurements to consider are the measurement A also known as PZ and the length of the backplate Take these measurements to make sure your new uPVC handle will fit LeverLever A lever is a rigid rod that pivots around the point When you apply force to the end the fulcrum will move in the direction of the force is applied This motion increases the applied force which allows you to lift or move something that would require a greater amount of force if you attempted to apply directly to the load The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point where you apply force determines the maximum movement This is known as the mechanical advantage The mechanical advantage increases as the lever gets extended You can calculate the mechanical advantage by dividing the distance from fulcrum point to the point at which you are applying force by the distance between the fulcrums point and the end of the lever Levers also have various effects based on the way in which forces are applied For instance the class 2 lever is inclined to turn in the opposite direction to when the force applied to it like a teetertotter The forces generated by pushing on the handle of a front door can result in rotational effects similar to those However levers dont create energy Levers increase the force by changing small amounts of effort applied over a longer distance into greater amounts of force that are applied over shorter distances Levers are used to lift heavy objects and transport large quantities of cargo This is also the principle behind the levers you find in a variety of everyday tools such as crowbars fishing rods hammer claws and even your legs when you sit on the hand brake of your car LeverPad Lever pad handles also known as upvc door handles feature levers on both sides to operate the multipoint locks Going Here are available in a variety of variations and finishes and are suitable for a variety of materials including UPVC Aluminium Timber doors They are sold in pairs for the inner and outer door with screws and spindles included They are also available in handed and unhanded versions for different types of users These can be used to replace the existing upvc door They are usually operated by lifting up the levers which throw out all of the multipoint locks and turning the key to close or unlock They are more secure in comparison to standard lever door handles as the locking operation is only accessible by entering the door with keys unless the door is deadlocked Theyre not as secure as a cylinder bolt but are a reasonable alternative to add security The only downside is that they do not provide the same level of security as a cylinder lock and therefore dont block access to the home when the door is left open We stock a variety of lever pad upvc handles manufactured by leading manufacturers in the industry They are made from highquality components They also come with a manufacturers guarantee Typically they are designed to work with a 92mm lock or the replacement version of this known as a Paddock lock They will feature a cylinder with 82mm diameter on the inside and 62mm on the outside They also come with two spindle followers Some come with a backplate inserted while others are removable for different fixing centers LeverSnib Lever latches are the most basic of all door handles are commonly used Pressing down on the lever is a simple mechanism that opens inside to keep the door shut and can be locked with the use of a key Certain lever privacy handles work using the same principle but with the addition of a lock snib like knobs for doors A snib can be a very useful tool particularly in homes where security and privacy are crucial If your partner is arriving home late from work you can use the snib button to ensure that they wont be able to enter until theyre ready to come in This kind handle can also be put in for doors in the interior like those in bedrooms where you wish to limit access from outside In certain situations snib buttons can cause problems especially if you have older locks and doors that are bent If the snib is used in a mistake or by someone who isnt accustomed to it the door could slam shut and lock you out You can usually get in by knocking on the door frame or the letterbox However this isnt a good idea If your uPVC door has a snib button We recommend replacing the handle with a modern ELOK 7Series smart lock These can be retrofitted over pull handle kits that double turn and come with cover plates that hide the holes that are already present allowing to make it a seamless installation The ELOK makes use of a smart application that allows you to unlock the door using RFID cards or mechanical keys and is able to be set up with passcodes for secure entry and convenience The system has been tested to 200000 cycles to ensure longterm durability The handles are made of solid metal and are in compliance with BS EN 1670 Grade 5 for resistance to corrosion LeverMoveable Pad This popular handle style is typically used for front doors It has the advantage of preventing the door from being opened without a key from the outside in the event that the lock has not been deadlocked This is achieved by the padshaped external handle that locks into the gap between the handles and lock case to stop the latch from being pulled back or the door from being opened This kind of handle is designed to fit uPVC doors fitted with multipoint locks which operate via a split spindle operation This type of operation requires that the internal lever handle and external pad handle are both fitted to the same lock case This could be a straightforward replacement of the existing uPVC handle but it may also require a new lock case or a new set of handles to handle furniture These aluminum levers and movable pads door handles are designed to be used on uPVC and come with a maintenancefree slide bearing They also include fixing lugs spring cassettes and a nonstick slide bearing The handles have an europrofile cut out and can be installed on various uPVC or timber doors Lever moveable pads are available in various finishes and can be used with a variety of multipoint locks They are designed to be used with split spindle multipoint locks which have a 92mm cylinder centre and require a separate split spindle set that is supplied by the lock maker These Hoppe London 77G3831N113 lever moveable pad handles are manufactured from cast aluminium with an anodised surface that is resistant to corrosion and high scratch resistance These handles can be used in conjunction with many other Hoppe products including patio door handles french door handles and window handles for windows They also include an escutcheon for security LeverMoveable Snib The leverlever handle is one of the most soughtafter kinds of door handles made of upvc and is available in a variety of designs It is comprised of two handles that can be locked and moved using a thumbturn cylinder or keys A pad handle is an alternative to a leverlever handle and consists of a fixed or movable pad that can be used to operate the lock These Fullex handles have a sprung lever pad and a snib that can be activated in order to ensure the latch is held Choosing the right replacement upvc door handles requires careful consideration of the PZ measurement the screw centres and back plate length to ensure the new handle will fit and function properly with the lock system you have on your doors Our online measuring guide will help you to measure these parameters so that your new upvc door handle will fit perfectly We offer free delivery on all orders Alternatively you can pick your order up in store for free Orders placed before 11am will be ready for collection the same 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