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4 Dirty Little Details About Upvc Replacement Door Handles Industry Upvc Replacement Door Handles Industry
UPVC Replacement Door Handles

Over time, the handles on your doors will wear down and require replacement. When doing this it is essential that the new handles match the critical dimensions of the handle that was previously used.

The top screw position, the lever and the keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you need to verify. Use the size guide to help you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever door handle is a modern handle that can be put in on replacement or new doors. This style of handle is available in various styles and finishes. A number of manufacturers make this type of 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 multi point lock doors that require a strong design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings, so they can be easily incorporated into doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.

The handle can be adjusted and angled to accommodate all users. The handle has been tested for endurance up to 200 000 cycles. This helps ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance is maintained over time. The sprung lever is also adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is further back from the door. A lever that is shorter is an ideal choice for doors that have latches that can be operated by a thumb turn inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently from lever-type handles found on most doors. These handles are operated by one spindle or two spindles, inline or offset. They are typically used on UPVC double glazed doors. They come in many variations & styles.

The handles have been tested to at least 200,000 cycles and are available in several finishes, including White and Silver, as well as Chrome & Gold. The finish meets BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use.

All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle, screws and can be installed on a uPVC door. The backplate fixation centres of 211mm permit a larger handle, which is often an advantage when replacing an old or damaged multi-point door lock mechanism. updated blog post handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of handles that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not being used.

When selecting a replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is essential to match the PZ dimensions of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is also called the "handle centre" or "cylinder centres which is a crucial aspect of matching up the appropriate handles.

Once you have decided on the correct PZ size and the correct PZ size, you must make sure that the lever and push pads are designed to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. They are usually rectangular or round in shape with an internal lever and an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC lever pads we offer are sprung, which means that they return to their horizontal position after not in use, rather than hanging out and potentially sticking in the frame. This stops draughts and cold air from getting into a house. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles come in both left and right handed models that allow them to be put on either side of doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case which then reveals pins which can be aligned with the pins in the lock body, allow them to rotate an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. Doors that are internal and external require different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is vitally important; this is contingent on how your door and handle are used. External doors, for example, should be fitted with cylinders that are more secure, whereas internal doors can be secured using a standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders are available with extra features that can improve security further, such as anti-drill and anti-bump characteristics.


A euro cylinder should be measured correctly to ensure it's the right size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn in the event that one is present. It is recommended to do this with the lock in place, but if this is not possible, you can take it off to measure. It is crucial to avoid having a cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to lock snapping attacks.

The design of the latest cylinders comes with anti-drilling as well as bump resistance features. They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a different direction. This helps prevent attacks and keep your doors safe.

Certain cylinders are constructed to resist snapping. This is a growing method of attack on cylinders, where the break line inside the lock is smashed using a special tool to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open. This is faster and less difficult than opening a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a burglary, which could hinder the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is located in the base plate of your door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to help return your multipoint lock handles back 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 can droop or 'drop' once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. Adding this simple component is one of 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 aren't always simple to close manually.

These spring cassettes have been specifically made for use with multipoint locks that are sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you must have a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please see image for technical diagram). These cassettes can be used as a replacement for damaged or missing cassettes on the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are available as a single unit. They have a square-cut out that accommodates an 8mm shaft.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value-for-money way to fix the problem of door handles that are that are sagging. They are simple to install and will prolong the life span of your uPVC doors. For more information about our range of uPVC accessories and spares, please feel free to get in contact with our team. We are always happy to offer expert advice and support you.

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