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UPVC Replacement Door Handles As time passes the handles on your doors will wear out and require replacement It is crucial to keep the same dimensions as the handles that were previously used when replacing them The three measurements to be inspected are the top screws position as well as the key hole and lever dimensions Refer to the size guide for assistance in this Inline LeverLever A leverlever handle is a modernday door handle that is designed to fit new or replacement doors This kind door handle is offered in a wide range of styles and finishes A number of manufacturers make this handle including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle The door handles of uPVCComposite are made of robust materials and are ideal for doors with multipoint locks that require a strong design The handles are inline and work off the same spindle and screw fixings so they can be easily fitted to existing or new uPVCComposite doors The handle can be adjusted and angled to suit the needs of all users The handle has been endurance tested to 200000 cycles This will ensure the quality of the finish and the performance of the handle over time The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks This is useful for narrower doors where the cylinder is situated further back in the door A shortened lever can also be used on doors with a latch that can be activated with the thumb inside Lever Pad The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles found on most doors These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles inline or offset They are generally used on UPVC double glazed doors and come in a variety of styles and finishes The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White chrome and Gold repairmywindowsanddoors meets BS EN 16702007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion which gives the handle a high level of durability and performance for the intended use All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle screws and can be installed on a uPVC door The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a larger size of handle which can be beneficial when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism The handle levers are springloaded thereby solving the issue of door handles sagging out of their horizontal position when they are not being used It is crucial to match up the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when choosing a replacement UPVC spindle and handle This measurement is also known as the handle centre or cylinder centres and is an essential aspect of matching up the right handles After you have determined the correct size of PZ you will need to ensure that the push and lever pads are shaped to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door These are usually round or square with an internal lever and an external push pad The majority of UPVC Lever Pads that we sell are springloaded This means that they return to a horizontal state when not in use instead of hanging and possibly sticking in the frame This stops draughts and cold air from entering a property It is also the case that the majority of UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handed 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 work with a key to unlock a cylinder case which will reveal pins that can be aligned to those inside the lock body allowing them to turn an revolving cam opening the door Euro cylinders can be equipped with up to six pins with external and internal doors usually having different levels of security The choice of the correct cylinder is vitally important this depends on the way your doors and handle are utilized External doors for instance should be equipped with higher security cylinders while internal doors can be secured with an ordinary cylinder Additionally certain cylinders have extra features that increase security further such as antidrill or antibump properties A euro cylinder should be measured accurately to ensure it is the correct size for your door The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the other end of the cylinder and the thumb turn if you have one If you are unable measure it with the lock in position you can take it out of it It is crucial to avoid having a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon This can make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks The design of the latest cylinders has antidrilling and bump resistance features These are designed to reduce the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to rotate in a different direction This can help deflect the attack and ensure your doors are secure There are also cylinders designed to withstand snapping This is an increasingly common kind of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is smashed by a tool that is specially designed to break the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open This is a quicker and more convenient method of gaining access than using the use of a multipoint locking system It also leaves less evidence of the burglary which can delay insurance claims Spring Cassette This spring cassette is located within the base plate of the door handle It is a springloaded solution to bring your multipoint lock handles back to their normal position after usage In the past a lot of these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them and as a result they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism is disengaged The addition of this simple element is one of the best methods to correct this and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in an open or closed position as these arent always easy to manually close by hand These spring cassettes have been specifically designed to be used with sprung multipoint locks they will not fit multipoint handles that are not sprung and you must have a custom hole cut into your backplate in order for them to fit please see image for technical diagram They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the backplate of the door handle for various brands of uPVC doors They are supplied in one unit They have a squarecut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft These spring cassettes offer a great value solution to the problem 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 to learn more about our range of uPVC accessories and spares We are always ready to offer expert advice and to assist you