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UPVC Replacement Door Handles The handles on your doors wear out over time and will need to be replaced. In this case, it is important that the new handles are in line with the critical dimensions of the old handle. The three measurements you need to examine are the top screw position the lever and key hole dimensions. Use the size guide to help with this. Inline Lever/Lever A lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be installed on doors that are new or replacement. This type of handle is available in a variety of designs 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 of uPVC/Composite are constructed of durable materials and are suitable for multi point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and operate from the same spindle and screw fixings, so they can be easily incorporated into existing or new uPVC/Composite doors. The handle can be positioned and angled to suit the needs of all users. The handle has been endurance tested to 200,000 cycles, this 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 fit a broad range of locks. This is useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is further back in the door. A shorter lever is a good choice for doors where the latch can be operated by a thumb turn on the inside. Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles commonly found on doors. These handle types can either work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two inline or offset spindles (pad). door handles Repair My Windows And Doors are typically utilized on UPVC doors with double glazing and come in a range of finishes and variations. The handles have been tested to a minimum of 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 corrosion. This gives the handle the best performance and durability for the purpose it was designed for. All UPVC handle lever pads come with a spindle, screws and can be mounted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixation centres of 211mm allow for a bigger handle, which is typically an advantage when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of handles hanging out of their horizontal position when they are not in use. When choosing the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the dimensions of the PZ of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door. This measurement can also be called 'handle centres or cylinder centre'. It is important for matching the correct handles. Once you have the proper 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) compliant handles that you need for your doors. They are typically square or round with an internal lever and an external push pad. Most of the UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they will return to their horizontal position when they are not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This prevents draughts from entering the home. Also, the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are swivel which allows you to place them on either side of the door. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks can be found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. The cylinder lock is operated by a key which unlocks the cylinder's casing. This exposes pins that can be aligned to those in the lock, and permit them to rotate the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins. Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security. Choosing the right cylinder is crucial; it is dependent on how your doors and handles are used. External doors, for instance should be equipped with cylinders with greater security while doors inside can be secured using a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that increase security, such as anti-drill or anti bump properties. To ensure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the other end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. If you cannot measure using the lock in its position, you can remove it. It is important to avoid having a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks. Most newer cylinders have been constructed with bump and anti-drill features that are built into their design. They are designed to minimize the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This will help to stop the attack and protect your doors. There are also cylinders that have been made to withstand snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is a lot faster and more straightforward than opening a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a break-in which can hinder the insurance claim. Spring Cassette The spring cassette is positioned inside the base of your door handle backplate providing a sprung solution that returns the multipoint lock handles back to their original position after usage. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disconnected. Adding this simple component is one of the most effective ways to fix this, and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as these aren't always simple to manually close by hand. These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You must have a bespoke hole cut into the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are sold as a single unit. They have a square-cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft. These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution to the issue of door handles that have become sagging. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will increase the life of your uPVC door. Please contact our team for more information about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are here to help and happy to give you expert advice.