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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out with time and require to be replaced. It is essential to match the dimensions of the old handles when replacing them.

The three measurements to check are the top screw position, lever and key hole sizes. Check the size guide for assistance in this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on doors that are new or replacement. This type door handle is offered in a variety of styles & 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 uPVC/Composite door handles are made of robust materials and are perfect for doors with multi-point locks that require a heavy duty design. The handles and hinges are inline and use the same screws and spindle to secure them. They can be easily installed on a new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be placed and angled to fit any user. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200 000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance is maintained over time. The lever that is sprung can be reduced to accommodate a wider range of locks. This is particularly useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is further back in the door. A shortened lever can also be used for doors that have a latch that can be activated with the thumb located on the inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle is distinct from the lever handles that are commonly found on doors. The handle can use a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are usually used on UPVC double glazed doors. They come in many variations & finishes.

The handles have been tested to at least 200k cycles and are available in various finishes, including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is compliant with BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high degree of durability and performance for its intended use.

All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles come with the spindle and screws which allow them to be installed on an existing or new uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixing centres allow for a wider handle, which can often be a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have springs, which eliminate the problem of door handles that sag out of horizontal position when not in use.

It is important to ensure that the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement window handle UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement may also be called 'handle centres or cylinder centre'. It is important to match the correct handles.

Once you have the correct PZ size you will then be required to make sure that the lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you require for your bi-fold doors handle. They are typically square or round with an internal lever and an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we offer are spring-loaded. This means that they return to a horizontal position after they are not in use instead of hanging, and possibly being stuck in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles are available in left and right handed versions that allow them to be placed on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are commonly used on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of door. The cylinder lock is operated with a key that unlocks the cylinder's case. The case is then able to reveal pins that can be aligned to those inside the lock, and permit them to rotate the revolving camera, opening the door. Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with external and internal doors usually having different levels of security.

The selection of a cylinder is vital. It's dependent on the use that your doors and handles will receive. Doors that are external, for instance are required to be fitted with higher security cylinders, whereas doors inside can be secured with the standard cylinder. Some cylinders have extra features that can improve security, for instance, anti-drill or anti bump properties.

A euro cylinder must be properly measured 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 to measure with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks, such as snapping locks, so it is important that it is not too long.

The design of the latest cylinders includes anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a different direction. This will help deflect the attack, and ensure your door is secure.

Certain cylinders are made to withstand snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A special tool is used to break the lock's break line and the front of the cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and more straightforward than opening the door with multipoint locks and leaves no evidence of a break-in, which can impede an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette sits in the base of your door handle's backplate providing a sprung solution that returns the multipoint lock handles back to their normal position after using. These handles used to have no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disconnected. The addition of this simple element is one of the best ways to correct this issue and is an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in the open or closed position, as they aren't always easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes were designed to be used with a sprung multipoint locks. They are not compatible with handles that are not sprung and you'll need to cut a hole in your backplate for them to fit. (Please look at the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution to broken or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They have an elongated square that allows for an 8mm spindle to be used and they are supplied individually.

These spring cassettes are a great value-for-money way to fix the problem of door handles that are sliding. They are simple to put in and will increase the life span of your uPVC doors. Contact us for more information on our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are here to help and happy to offer expert advice.