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UPVC Replacement Door Handles As time passes the handles on your doors will wear out and will require replacement. It is important to be able to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them. The three measurements you need to examine are the top screw's position the lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to assist you. Inline Lever/Lever A lever handle or lever is a modern-day door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This type of handle is available in various designs and finishes. A number of manufacturers make this type of handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale. Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The door handles of uPVC/Composite are made of sturdy materials and are suitable for doors with multi-point locks which require a robust design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily fitted to new or existing uPVC/Composite doors. The spring lever design allows the handle to be placed and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200 000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance is maintained over time. upvc door handle www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk sprung lever is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is particularly useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is situated further back from the door. A shortened lever is also a good choice for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn inside. Lever Pad A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently than lever handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handles are operated by a single spindle or by two spindles, inline or offset. They are usually used on UPVC double-glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes. 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 an outstanding performance and durability for the purpose it was designed for. All UPVC lever pads for handles include a spindle and screws, and can be fitted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixation centers of 211mm allow for a bigger handle, which is often an advantage when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. The handle levers come with springs, which can solve the issue of door handles that sag out of horizontal position when not being used. When selecting a replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is essential to match the dimensions of the PZ on both the multipoint lock and the uPVC door. This measurement can also be referred to as 'handle centres or cylinder centre'. It is important to match the right handles. After you have identified the correct PZ size, you will need to ensure that the lever and push pads are shaped to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. They typically have rectangular or round in shape with an internal lever as well as an external push pad. The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we sell are spring-loaded. This means that they return to a horizontal position after they are not in use instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This stops draughts and cold air from entering a property. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models that allow them to be put on either side of the doors. Euro Cylinder Cylinder locks are usually used on uPVC doors, but can be utilized on other types of door. They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case which will reveal pins that can be aligned with those inside the lock body, allow them to rotate an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins, with external and internal doors usually having different levels of security. Choosing the right cylinder is essential; it is contingent on how your doors and handles are used. External doors, for instance, should be fitted with higher security cylinders while doors inside can be secured using a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders come with extra features that can increase security, for instance, anti-drill or anti-bump properties. To make sure that the euro cylinder is the correct size for your door, it must be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable to measure using the lock in its position, you can remove it. It is essential to ensure that there is no cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks. The design of most newer cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. These are designed to reduce the chance of a attack by forcing the cylinder rotate in the opposite direction. This can to deflect attacks and protect your door. There are also cylinders designed to resist snapping. This is a more frequent type of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is targeted by a tool that is specially designed to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open. This is faster and less difficult than gaining access through a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a burglary, which could hinder an insurance claim. Spring Cassette This spring cassette sits in the base of the door handle backplate providing a sprung solution and returning the multipoint lock handles back to their rest position after usage. These handles used to have no spring, and would slide when the locking mechanism was disengaged. This simple component is the best solution to fix this problem. It also prevents your upvc door from becoming stuck in either the closed or open position since they are difficult to close manually. These spring cassettes were created to be used with sprung multipoint lock. They are not compatible with unsprung handles, and you will have to cut a hole into your backplate in order for them to fit. (Please look at the image for a more detailed diagram). These cassettes can be used as a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are available as one unit. They come with a square cut out that can accommodate an 8mm shaft. These spring cassettes offer a great value solution to the problem of door handles that are sagging. These spring cassettes are easy to install and will extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. Contact us to learn more about our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer expert advice and to assist you.