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4 Dirty Little Secrets About Upvc Replacement Door Handles And The Upvc Replacement Door Handles Industry
UPVC Replacement Door Handles

As time passes, the handles on your doors will wear down and require replacement. In this case, it is essential that the new handles conform to the dimensions of the old handle.

The three measurements to check are the top screw's position the lever and key hole dimensions. Use the size guide to assist you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle is a modern-day door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This style of door handle is available in a wide range of styles & finishes. This handle is offered by 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 of tough materials and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a robust design. The handles are inline and work from the same spindle and screw fixings so they are easily installed on 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 ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever is also adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is particularly useful for narrower door frames in which the cylinder is further back. A shortened lever is also a good choice for doors where the latch can be activated by the thumb turn inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently to the lever type handles found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, inline or offset. They are typically employed on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes.

The handles have been tested to at least 200,000 cycles and are available in a variety of finishes including White and Silver, as well as Chrome & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with the best performance and long-lasting durability for its intended use.

All UPVC levers for handles include a spindle and screws and can be mounted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a larger size of handle which can often be a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also sprung, solving the problem of handles hanging from their horizontal position when they are not in use.

It is important to match the PZ dimensions for both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement can also be called 'handle centre or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the correct handles.

After you have identified the correct size of PZ it is important to ensure that the push and lever pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. They are typically square or round with an internal lever, and an external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they will return to their horizontal position when not being used, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This helps prevent the draughts and cold air from entering a property. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles are available in left and right handed models that allow them to be installed on either side of doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are commonly found on uPVC doors, but they can be utilized on other types of door. They work with a key to unlock a cylinder case which will reveal pins that can be aligned with those in the lock body and allowing them to turn a revolving cam, thus opening the door. Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with internal and external doors generally requiring different levels of security.

The choice of the correct cylinder is vitally important; this is contingent on the way your doors and handle are utilized. For instance, exterior doors should be fitted with an extra secure cylinder, whilst internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder. In addition, some cylinders are available with extra features that can improve security even more, like anti-drill or anti-bump properties.

A euro cylinder must be measured correctly to ensure that it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder needs to be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn if there is one. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place, but if this is not possible, you can remove it to take measurements. It is crucial to not have a extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.

Most newer cylinders have been made with bump and anti-drill features that are built into their design. These are designed to reduce the chance of attack by forcing cylinders to turn in a different direction. This helps prevent attacks and ensure your doors are secure.


Certain cylinders are made to resist snapping. This is a common occurrence on cylinders. A special tool is used to break the break line of the lock, and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is a quicker and more convenient method of gaining access than 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 your door handle. It offers a spring-loaded solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their resting position after usage. There was a time when handles did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they tend to droop or 'drop' once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. The addition of this simple element is among the most effective ways to fix this, and is an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in the open or closed position, since they are not always easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes were created to be used with a sprung multipoint locks. 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 check the image for a more detailed diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the backplate of the door handle for many brands of uPVC doors. They feature a square cut-out that accommodates an 8mm spindle and they are supplied individually.

These spring cassettes provide an excellent value solution for the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to install and can extend the life of your uPVC door. Please contact our team for more information on our selection of uPVC accessories and spares. We are on hand to help and happy to give you expert advice.

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