UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors get worn out over time and need to be replaced. It is essential to keep the same dimensions as the old handles when replacing them.

The three measurements you need to examine are the top screw's location the lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to help with this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be put in on new or replacement doors. This style of handle is available in various styles and finishes. This handle is available from several manufacturers, including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The door handles made of uPVC/Composite are made of robust materials and are ideal for multi point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and run with the same spindle as well as screw fixings so they are easily installed on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be positioned and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance tested to 200,000 cycles, this will ensure the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time. The lever that is sprung can be shortened to fit more locks. This is particularly useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A shortened lever is also an excellent option for doors where the latch can be activated by the thumb turn located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently to the lever type handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, inline or offset. They are usually used on UPVC doors with double glazing handle glazing and come in a variety of finishes and variations.

The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200k cycles and are available in various finishes like White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with an outstanding performance and durability to serve its intended use.

All UPVC handle lever pads include a spindle and screws and can be installed on the uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixation centres allow for a bigger handle, which is usually an advantage when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles are also sprung, solving the problem of handles that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.

It is important to ensure that the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also called 'handle centre or cylinder centre'. It is important to match the right handles.

Once you have the correct PZ size you will then have to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are in a suin position, you can take it out of it. A cylinder that extends beyond the handle and escutcheon may be vulnerable to attacks such as snapping locks, therefore it is crucial to make sure it's not too long.

The design of many modern cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce attack chances by forcing the cylinders to rotate in a new direction. This can deflect the attack, and ensure your door is secure.

There are cylinders that are designed to resist snapping. This is a more frequent kind of attack on cylinders, where the break line inside the lock is targeted using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to be opened. This is a much faster and easier way to gain access than using the use of a multipoint locking system. It also leaves less evidence of the break-in which can delay insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is found within the base plate of the door handle repair near me handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to help return your multipoint lock handles to their original position after using. The handles had no spring, and would slide when the locking Window Handle mechanism was removed. The addition of this simple element is one of the best ways to correct this and it is also an excellent way to stop your upvc doors from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as they aren't always simple to close manually.

The spring cassettes were made to be used with a spring multipoint lock. They won't work with handles that aren't sprung, and you will have to cut a hole into your backplate in order for them to fit. (Please check the image for a more detailed diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the backplates of door handles of numerous brands of uPVC doors. They are available as a single unit. They have a square-cut out that can accommodate an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes provide an excellent value solution to the issue of sagging door handles. These spring cassettes are easy to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. Please contact our team for more information on our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are on hand to assist you and offer expert advice.