UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out over time and need to be replaced. When replacing them, it is essential that the new handles conform to the critical dimensions of the old handle.

The top screw's location, the lever and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you need to determine. Use the size guide to help you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle is a contemporary door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This type door handle is available in a variety of styles & 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 sturdy materials and are ideal for multi point lock doors that require a strong design. The handles are inline and they use the same screws and spindle to fix them. They can be easily mounted on a new or existing uPVC/Composite door.

The spring lever design allows the handle to be placed and angled to ensure a comfortable experience and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles, which allows for the assurance of the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever is also adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is particularly useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A shortened lever can also be used on doors with latches that can be opened by the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently to the lever type handles on doors. These handles are operated by one spindle, or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are usually employed on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a range of finishes and variations.

The handles are available in various finishes, including White, Chrome and Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This gives the handle the best performance and durability to serve the purpose it was designed for.

All of the UPVC lever pad styles for handles are supplied with screws and a spindle, allowing them to be installed on any new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a bigger handle, which is usually beneficial when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with springs, which eliminate the issue of door handles that sag out of horizontal position when not being used.

When choosing a replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is crucial to match the PZ dimensions of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is often called the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect to match the right handles.

When you have the right PZ size you will then be required to make sure that the lever pads and push pads are in a appropriate shape to accommodate the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you require for your doors. These are typically of a round or square shape 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 potentially sticking in the frame. This prevents 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 typically found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of window handles of doors. They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder that then reveals pins which can be aligned to those in the lock body, allow them to rotate an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. External and internal doors require different levels of security.

The selection of a cylinder is crucial. It depends on the use that your doors and handles will receive. For instance, doors that are external must be secured with a higher security cylinder, whilst internal doors can be secured with a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that increase security, like anti-drill or anti-bump properties.

A euro door handles 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 at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn if there is one. If you cannot measure with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. It is crucial to avoid having a extension of the cylinder beyond the window handle repairs or escutcheon. This can make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks.

Most newer cylinders have been constructed with anti-drill and bump resistance features built into their design. They are designed to minimize attacks by forcing cylinders to turn in a different direction. This will help to prevent attacks and keep your doors safe.

There are cylinders that are constructed to resist snapping. This is a more frequent type of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is targeted using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is much quicker and easier to achieve than opening the door with multipoint locks. It also leaves little evidence of a burglary, which can hinder an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is located within the base plate of the door handle. It provides a sprung solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their normal position after using. Previously a lot of handles did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they tend to droop or drop once the locking window handle mechanism has been disengaged. This simple component is the best way to solve this issue. It also prevents your upvc door from becoming stuck in either the closed or open position, as they are difficult to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specifically made for use with sprung multipoint locks, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will require a bespoke hole cut into the backplate to allow 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 come with a square cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value for money way to fix the problem of door handles that are that are sagging. They are simple to install and will increase the lifespan of your upvc sliding door handle doors. For more information on our range of uPVC spares and accessories contact us today. in contact with our team. We are always happy to provide professional advice and assistance you.