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The handles on your doors wear out with time and require to be replaced. In this case, it is essential that the new handles are in line with the exact dimensions of the previous handle.

The top screw's location, the lever and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements you need to determine. Check the size guide for assistance in this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever door handle is a modern handle that can be installed on doors that are new or replacement. This type door handle is available in a wide range of styles and finishes. A number of manufacturers offer this handle including Avocet, ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The uPVC/Composite handles are made from durable materials, and are perfect for multi-point lock doors that need a heavy-duty design. The handles are inline and they use the same spindle and screws to secure them. They can be easily mounted on a new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be placed and angled to suit all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200 000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the quality of finish and performance 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 from the door. A lever that is shorter is a good choice for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad upvc door handle operates differently to the lever type handles found on most doors. These handles can use a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side by using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are usually employed on UPVC double-glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes.

The handles have been tested to at least 200k cycles and are available in various finishes, including White, Silver, Chrome & Gold. The finish meets 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 UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws and can be mounted on a uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixing centres permit a bigger handle, which is often a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have a spring, which solves the issue of handles for doors that slide out of their horizontal position when not being used.

It is important to ensure that the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is also called the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres and is an essential aspect to match the right handles.

After you have determined the proper PZ size it is important to ensure that the lever and push pads are shaped to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. They typically have of a round or square shape, with an internal lever as well as an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they return to their horizontal position after not being used, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from getting into a house. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles come in both left and right handed versions, allowing them to be installed on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but can be utilized on other types of doors. They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case that then reveals pins which can be aligned with the pins in the lock body and allowing them to turn an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro cylinders can be equipped with up to six pins with internal and external doors typically having different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is crucial; it is contingent on how your door and handle are utilized. Doors that are external, for instance are required to be fitted with higher security cylinders and internal doors can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. Some cylinders have 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 correctly. 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 are unable measure it using the lock in its position, you can remove it. It is important to avoid having a cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks.

Most newer cylinders have been constructed with bump and anti-drill features built into their design. These features are designed to minimize the chance of a attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in the opposite direction. This can to deflect an attack and keep your door safe.

There are also cylinders that have been designed to withstand snapping. This is a more frequent method of attack on cylinders where the break line in the lock is smashed using a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open. This is faster and easier to achieve than gaining access through a multipoint lock and leaves no evidence of a break-in, which could hinder an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette sits in the base of your door handle backplate, providing a spring solution and returning the multipoint lock handles back to their normal position after usage. The handles had no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was disconnected. Adding this simple component is among the most effective ways to fix this, and is an excellent way to stop your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in the open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to close manually.

The spring cassettes were made to be used with sprung multipoint locks.  window handles  are not compatible with unsprung handles and you'll need to cut a hole in the backplate to allow them to fit. (Please see the image for a detailed diagram). They are a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes inside the door handle backplate of various kinds of uPVC doors. They feature a square cut-out that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are available in a variety of.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution for the issue of door handles that have become sagging. They are simple to install and will prolong the lifespan of your uPVC doors. Contact us for more information about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are always happy to offer professional advice and assistance you.