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Over time the handles on your doors will wear down and will require replacement. In this case, it is essential that the new handles match the critical dimensions of the old handle.

The top screw's position the lever, and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements that you need to check. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be put in on replacement or new doors. This style door handle is offered in a wide range of designs and finishes. This handle is offered by a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The handles made of uPVC/Composite are made of tough materials and are ideal for doors with multiple points that require a strong 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 chrome door handles/Composite doors.

The sprung lever design allows the handle to be positioned and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200 000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance over time. The lever that is sprung can be reduced to accommodate the widest range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further away from the door. A shortened lever is also an excellent option for doors that have latches that can be operated by a thumb turn 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 each side using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are typically employed on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a variety of finishes and variations.

The handles have been tested to at least 200 000 cycles and are available in a variety of finishes including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to rust. This provides the handle with an outstanding performance and durability for the purpose it was designed for.

All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles are supplied with the spindle and screws which allow them to be fitted on an existing or new uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm permit a bigger handle, which can be beneficial when replacing a damaged or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have a spring, which solves the problem of door handles that sag out of the horizontal position when they are not being used.

When selecting the replacement UPVC window hanlinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that can improve security, for instance, anti drill or anti bump properties.

A euro cylinder should be properly measured to ensure that it is the right size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn, should there be one. It is best to do this while the lock is in place however, in the event that this is not possible, you may take it off to measure. A cylinder that extends beyond the handle and escutcheon could be vulnerable to attacks, such as snapping locks, therefore it is essential to make sure it's not too long.

Most modern cylinders are designed with anti-drill and bump resistance features built into their design. These are designed to reduce the risk of attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in a different direction. This can deflect the attack, and protect your door.

Some cylinders are designed to withstand snapping. This is a typical attack 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 quicker and more convenient method of gaining access than using the use of a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which can delay insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette sits within the base of your door handle's backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their rest position after usage. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was disconnected. The addition of this simple element is one of the best ways to correct this, and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in the open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes are specifically designed for use with multipoint locks sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles for doors that are not sprung and you will need to have a bespoke hole cut into the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for broken or missing cassettes in the backplates of door handles of numerous brands of uPVC doors. They are available as one unit. They have a square-cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes offer a great value solution to the problem of sagging door handles. They are simple to install and can extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. For more information about our range of uPVC spares and accessories please feel free to get in contact with our team. We are always happy to offer professional advice and assistance you.