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UPVC Replacement Door Handles Over time the handles on your doors will wear down and require replacement. It is important to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them. The three measurements to check are the top screw's location as well as the key hole and lever dimensions. Use the size guide to help with this. Inline Lever/Lever A lever handle is a modern door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This style of handle is available in various styles and finishes. A variety of manufacturers provide this handle including Avocet, ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale. Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The uPVC/Composite door handles are made of robust materials and are ideal for multi-point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and work off the same spindle and screw fixings, so they can be easily incorporated into new or existing uPVC/Composite doors. The spring lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled to ensure a comfortable experience and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles, this allows for the assurance of the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further away from the door. A shorter lever can be used for doors that have a latch that can be opened by the thumb located on the inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently than lever handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handles can work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two offset or inline spindles (pad). They are commonly utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing. They come in a range of finishes and variations. The handles are available in various finishes, including White chrome, and Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use. All of the UPVC lever pad designs come with a spindle and screws that allow them to be installed on any new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a larger size of handle which is often a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with springs, which can solve the issue of door handles that sag out of the horizontal position when not being used. It is essential to match up the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is often called the “handle centre” or “cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect of matching up the appropriate handles. Once you have the proper PZ size you will then need to ensure that the lever pads and push pads are in a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handles that you require for your doors. These are usually round or square, with an internal lever, and an external push pad. The majority of UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they return to their horizontal position when they are not in use, rather than hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the home. You will also find that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are hand-operated which allows you to place them on either side of the door. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of door. The cylinder lock is operated by using a key that unlocks the cylinder case. This exposes pins that can be aligned with those inside the lock and allow them to rotate the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins, with both internal and external doors usually needing different levels of security. The selection of a cylinder is crucial. It's dependent on the use that your doors and handles will receive. Doors that are external, for instance are required to be fitted with cylinders with greater security and doors inside can be secured with a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that increase security, such as anti drill or anti bump properties. upvc replacement door handles should be measured correctly to ensure that it is the right size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable to measure with the lock in position, you can remove it. A cylinder that extends beyond the handle and escutcheon may be vulnerable to attacks, such as snapping locks, therefore it is crucial that it is not too long. The design of most newer cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. These features are designed to minimize the chance of a attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in the opposite direction. This helps deflect the attack and keep your doors safe. Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the lock's break line and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is a lot faster and easier to achieve than opening a multipoint lock and leaves no evidence of a burglary, which can hinder an insurance claim. Spring Cassette This spring cassette is located inside the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to help return the multipoint lock handles to their normal position after using. The handles were previously equipped with no spring, and would slide when the locking mechanism was disconnected. This component is the best solution to fix this problem. It also stops your door from getting stuck in the closed or open position as they aren't easy to close manually. These spring cassettes were designed to be used with a sprung multipoint lock. They are not compatible with unsprung handles and you'll have to cut a hole in the backplate to allow them to fit. (Please see the image for a detailed diagram). These cassettes are a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They have a square cut-out that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are available in a variety of. These spring cassettes are a fantastic value for money solution to the issue of your door handles sagging. They are easy to fit and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors. Please contact our team for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. 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