UPVC Replacement Door Handles
As time passes, the handles on your doors will wear down and need to be changed. It is important to be able to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them.
The top screw's location as well as the lever and keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you need to verify. Use the size guide to aid you.
Inline Lever/Lever
A lever/lever handle is a modern-day door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This kind door handle is available in a variety 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 uPVC/Composite handles are made from robust materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a strong design. The handles are inline and work with the same spindle as well as screw fixings. They are easily installed on new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.
The handle can be placed and angled to suit any user. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200 000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever can also be shortened to fit more locks. This is useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is further back from the door. A shortened lever is also an ideal choice for doors where the latch could be opened by a thumb turn located on the inside.
Lever Pad
A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently than lever handles found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by a single spindle or by two spindles inline or offset. They are commonly used on UPVC doors with double glazing. They come in a variety 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 and Silver, as well as Chrome & Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, which gives the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use.
All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles are supplied with screws and a spindle which allow them to be fitted on an existing or new uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm permit a larger handle, which is usually a benefit when replacing a damaged or old multi-point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have a spring, which solves the issue of handles for doors that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.
It is important to ensure that the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when selecting the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is often known as the handle centre or 'cylinder centres and is an essential aspect of matching up the correct handles.
After you have identified the proper PZ size, you will need to make sure that the lever and push pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. These are typically rectangular or round in design with an internal lever as well as an external push pad.
Most of the UPVC lever pads that we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position when they are not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This prevents draughts from entering the home. It is also the case that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are hand-operated 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. They operate by using a key to unlock a cylinder that will reveal pins that can be aligned with those in the lock body and allow them to rotate an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins, with both internal and external doors typically having different levels of security.
The selection of a cylinder is essential. It's dependent on the use that your doors and handles will receive. For instance, doors that are external must be secured with an extra secure cylinder, whilst internal doors can be secured using a standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders have extra features which can enhance security, for instance anti-drill and anti-bump characteristics.
A euro cylinder should be measured accurately to ensure it's the right size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this while the lock is in place however, if this is not feasible, you can take it off and remove it to take measurements. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon could be susceptible to attacks like lock snapping, so it is essential to make sure it's not too long.
Most newer cylinders have been constructed with anti-drill and bump resistance features included in their design. They are designed to decrease the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a new direction. This will help deflect the attack, and ensure your door is secure.
There are also door handle repair near me that are made to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A specially designed tool is used to break the break line of the lock and the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is a lot faster and easier to achieve than gaining access through a multipoint lock and leaves no evidence of a break-in, which can impede an insurance claim.
Spring Cassette
This spring cassette is found inside the base plate of the door handle. It provides a sprung solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their original position after use. In the past, a lot of these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they can droop or drop when the locking mechanism is removed. Adding this simple component is one of the most effective ways to fix this, and is an excellent way to stop your upvc doors from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as they are not always easy to manually close by hand.
These spring cassettes are specially designed for use with sprung multipoint locks but they won't work with non-sprung multipoint handles. You will need to have a hole specifically cut in your backplate to allow these to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing damaged or missing cassettes inside the backplates of door handles of various brands of uPVC doors. They are available as one unit. They feature a square cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft.
These spring cassettes provide an excellent value solution to the problem of sagging door handles. They are simple to install and will extend the life of your uPVC door. Contact us for more information about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always ready to offer expert advice and to assist you.