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Over time, the handles on your doors will wear out and need to be changed. It is important to match the dimensions of the handles that were previously used when replacing them.

The top screw position, the lever and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements you have to determine. Check the size guide for help with this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever or lever door handle is a modern handle that can be used on new or replacement doors. This style door handle is available in a wide range of styles and 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 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 run off the same spindle and screw fixings, so they are easily installed on doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.

The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be set and angled for comfortable operation and is suitable for all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever is also adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is particularly useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is situated further away from the door. A shortened lever can also be used on doors with latches which can be operated with the thumb located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently than lever handles on doors. These handles are operated by a single spindle or by two spindles, inline or offset. They are usually used on UPVC doors with double glazing and come in a variety of finishes & variations.

The handles are available in a variety of finishes including White, Chrome and Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and resistant to corrosion. This gives the handle an outstanding performance and durability for its intended use.

All of the UPVC lever pad styles for handles come with a spindle and screws which allow them to be fitted on an existing or new uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a wider handle, which can often be a benefit when replacing a damaged or worn multi point door lock mechanism. The handle levers are spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of handles hanging out of their horizontal position when they are not in use.

It is essential to match the PZ dimensions of both the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC doors when selecting a replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement is often known as the 'handle centre' or 'cylinder centres and is an essential aspect of matching up the right handles.

After you have determined the correct size of PZ and the correct PZ size, you must ensure that the push and lever pads are designed to fit the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles that you need for your door. These are usually round or square, with an internal lever and an external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads that we sell are sprung, meaning that they will return to their horizontal position when not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the home. You will also find that the majority of UPVC lever pad handles are handed that allows you to put them on either side of the door.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that is then revealed with pins that can be aligned with the pins in the lock body and allowing them to turn a revolving cam, thus opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder is vital. It is based on the type of use your doors and handles receive. For example, external doors must be secured with a higher security cylinder, whilst internal doors can be secured with the standard cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that can increase security, like 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 must be measured from the screw hole at the center to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn if there is one. If you cannot measure with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon may be vulnerable to attacks, such as snapping locks, so it is crucial that it's not too long.

The majority of modern cylinders have been made with anti-drill and bump resistance features built into their design. These features are designed to minimize the risk of attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in the opposite direction. This will help to deflect an attack and protect your door.

Some cylinders are designed to withstand snapping. This is a growing method of attack on cylinders, where the break line in the lock is targeted with a special tool to break the front of the cylinder to allow the door to be opened. This is a lot faster and easier to achieve than opening multipoint locks and leaves little evidence of a break-in which could hinder the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of your door handle.  repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk  offers a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles to their normal position after use. In the past, a lot of handles didn't have a spring built into them, and as a result, they can droop or  drop when the locking mechanism is removed. This component is the most effective way to address this issue. It also helps prevent your door from getting stuck in either the open or closed position as they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specifically designed for use with sprung multipoint locks, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will need to have a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please look at the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing broken or missing cassettes in the backplate of the door handle for numerous brands of uPVC doors. They have a square cut-out that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are available in a variety of.

These spring cassettes are a great value-for-money way to fix the problem of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to put in and will prolong the lifespan of your uPVC doors. For more information about our selection of uPVC spares and accessories you can get in contact with our team. We are always happy to provide expert advice and to assist you.