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UPVC Replacement Door Handles As time passes the handles on your doors will wear down and will require replacement. It is important to keep the same dimensions as the handles you have previously replaced when replacing them. The three measurements you need to examine are the top screw's location the lever and key hole dimensions. Check the size guide for assistance in this. Inline Lever/Lever A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be installed on replacement or new doors. This kind of door handle is available in a wide range of styles and finishes. A number of manufacturers offer this handle including Avocet, ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale. Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The handles of uPVC/Composite are constructed from robust materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that need a heavy-duty design. The handles are inline, and they use the same screws and spindle to fix them. They are easily fitted on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors. The spring lever design allows the handle to be placed and angled for comfortable operation 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 sprung lever can be cut to fit a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful for doors with narrower frames, in which the cylinder is further back. A shortened lever is also a good choice for doors where the latch can be operated by a thumb turn inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently from lever-type handles found on most doors. These handles are operated by one spindle, or two spindles, inline or offset. They are typically employed on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a variety of finishes & variations. The handles are available in a variety of 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 for its intended use. All UPVC lever pads for handles come with a spindle, screws, and can be fitted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a bigger handle, which is usually an advantage when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of door handles sagging from their horizontal position when they are not in use. When selecting upvc door handles and spindle it is crucial to match the PZ dimensions of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is often known as the “handle centre” or “cylinder centres and is an essential aspect of matching up the right handles. Once you have the correct PZ size, you'll have to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are in a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved handles you need 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. This means they can be reverted to a horizontal position when not in use, rather than hanging and possibly sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models which allows them to be placed on either side of the doors. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but can be utilized on other types of doors. They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that is then revealed with pins that can be aligned to those in the lock body and allow them to rotate the cam, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders are available with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security. The choice of the correct cylinder is crucial; it is contingent on the way your door and handle are utilized. For instance, doors that are external require an extra secure cylinder, while doors inside can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that can increase security, like anti-drill or anti-bump properties. A euro cylinder should be measured correctly to ensure it is the right size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the hole in the center of the fixing screw to each 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 take it out of it. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon could be susceptible to attacks like snapping locks, therefore it is important that it is not too long. Most modern cylinders are designed with anti-drill and bump resistance features included in their design. These features are designed to minimize the risk of attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in a different direction. This can help to deflect an attack and protect your door. Some cylinders are designed to resist snapping. This is a typical attack on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the lock's break line and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and less difficult than opening the door with multipoint locks and leaves no evidence of a burglary, which could hinder an insurance claim. Spring Cassette This spring cassette is found in the base plate of your door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their original position after use. The handles had no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disengaged. This simple component is the best way to fix this problem. It also prevents your upvc door from becoming stuck in the closed or open position since they aren't easy to close manually. These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will need to have a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a replacement to damaged or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are supplied in one unit. They come with a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft. These spring cassettes are a fantastic value for money way to fix the problem of handles on your doors that are sagging. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. For more information on our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, please feel free to get in touch with our team. We are on hand to help and happy to offer professional advice.