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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors are worn out with time and require to be replaced. When replacing them, it is important that the new handles match the dimensions of the previous handle.

front door handle repair to check are the top screw position the lever and key hole dimensions. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever door handle is a modern handle that can be installed on doors that are new or replacement. This kind door handle is offered in a variety of styles and finishes. This handle is available from several manufacturers, including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The handles of uPVC/Composite are constructed from robust materials, and are ideal for doors with multiple points that require a robust design. The handles are inline and work with the same spindle as well as screw fixings so they are easily installed on doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.

The handle can be adjusted and angled to suit any user. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200,000 cycles. This ensures that the quality of finish and performance over time. The sprung lever can also be shortened to fit a wider range of locks. This is useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A shorter lever can be used for doors with a latch which can be operated with the thumb located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently to the lever type handles that are found on the majority of doors. These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles, either inline or offset. They are typically used on UPVC doors with double glazing. They come in a range of finishes & variations.

The handles have been tested to the minimum of 200k cycles and are available in several finishes including White Silver, Chrome, & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with the best performance and durability for its intended purpose.


All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle, screws, and can be fitted on a uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixation centres permit a larger handle, which is often beneficial when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers have a spring, which solves the problem of handles for doors that slide 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 the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is also called 'handle centre' or cylinder centres'. It is important for matching the correct handles.

Once you have the proper PZ size you will then need to ensure that the lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible handles you need for your doors. 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 that we offer are spring-loaded. This means that they can be reverted to a horizontal position after not being used instead of hanging and possibly securing to the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from entering a property. It is also the case that the majority of the UPVC lever pad handles are hand-operated, allowing you to install them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other kinds of doors. The cylinder lock operates by using a key that unlocks the cylinder's casing. This exposes pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock, allowing them to rotate the revolving camera, thereby opening the door. Euro cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with internal and external doors generally having different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is crucial; it is contingent on how your doors and handles are used. Doors that are external, for instance, should be fitted with cylinders with greater security, whereas internal doors can be secured with a standard cylinder. In addition, some cylinders are available with extra features that increase security further, such as anti-drill and anti-bump characteristics.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it must be measured correctly. The cylinder needs to be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn, should there be one. If you cannot measure using the lock in a fixed position, you can remove it. It is essential to ensure that there is no cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks.

The design of most newer cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. These features are designed to minimize the risk of attack by forcing the cylinder to rotate in an opposite direction. This helps deflect the attack and keep your doors safe.

There are also cylinders constructed to withstand snapping. This is an increasingly common method of attack on cylinders which is where the break line of the lock is smashed by a tool that is specially designed to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is a quicker and easier way to gain access than using a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which can delay insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is located in the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their original position after usage. There was a time when these types of handle did not have a spring built into them, and without it they tend to droop or 'drop' once the locking mechanism is removed. This simple component is the best way to address this issue. It also prevents your door from getting stuck in either the closed or open position as they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with multipoint locks sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and 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 damaged or missing cassettes inside the backplate of the door handle for numerous brands of uPVC doors. They are sold as one unit. They have a square-cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes are an excellent cost-effective way to fix the problem of door handles that are sagging. They are easy to fit and will extend the life span of your uPVC doors. Please contact our team for more information about our wide range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are available to assist you and give you professional advice.

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