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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors wear out with time and require to be replaced. When doing this it is crucial that the new handles are in line with the critical dimensions of the handle that was previously used.

The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw position, lever and key hole sizes. Use the size guide to help you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be put in on doors that are new or replacement. This kind of handle is available 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 uPVC/Composite door handles are constructed of durable materials and are perfect for multi point lock doors that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings, so they can be easily fitted to existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be positioned and angled to suit all users. The handle has been tested to 200 000 cycles. This helps to ensure that the quality of finish and performance will last for a long time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a wide range of locks. This is particularly useful in doors that are narrower, where the cylinder is situated further away from the door. A shorter lever can be used on doors that have a latch that can be activated with the thumb located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently than lever handles found on most doors. These handle types can either work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are typically employed on UPVC doors with double glazing. They are available in a range of finishes & variations.

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

All UPVC handle lever pads include a spindle and screws and can be installed on the uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a larger handle, which can be beneficial in replacing a defective or worn multi point door lock mechanism. The handle levers are spring-loaded, thereby solving the issue of handles that slide out of their horizontal position when they are not in use.





When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle it is crucial to match the dimensions of the PZ of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement can also be referred to as 'handle centres' or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the correct handles.

When you have the right 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) compliant handles that you need for your doors. They are typically round or square, with an internal lever and an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC Lever Pads we offer are sprung. This means that they will return to a horizontal state when not in use instead of hanging, and possibly sticking in the frame. This keeps draughts out of the building. The majority of UPVC lever pad handles are available in left and right handed versions which allows them to be put on either side of the doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are usually found on uPVC doors, but can also be found on other types of door. 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 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.

Selecting the right cylinder for your needs is vitally important; this is dependent on the way your doors and handle are utilized. External doors, for instance should be equipped with higher security cylinders while internal doors can be secured with an ordinary cylinder. In addition, some cylinders have extra features that can improve security further, such as anti-drill or anti-bump features.

To make sure that the euro cylinder is of the right size for your door, it should be measured correctly. The cylinder needs to be measured from the central screw hole to the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn in the event that one is present. It is best to do this while the lock is in place, but when this isn't feasible, you can take it off and remove it to take measurements. A cylinder that protrudes beyond the handle and escutcheon might be vulnerable to attacks, such as lock snapping, so it is essential that it is not too long.

The design of the latest cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These features are designed to minimize the chance of a attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in the opposite direction. This can help deflect the attack, and protect your door.

There are cylinders designed to withstand snapping. This is a common attack on cylinders. A specific tool is used to break the break line of the lock and then the front of cylinder is snapped off. This is faster and less difficult than gaining access through multipoint locks and leaves little evidence of a burglary, which could hinder an insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is located in the base of the door handle backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution to return the multipoint lock handles back to their original position after using. In the past, a lot of handles of this kind did not have a spring integrated into them and without this they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism has been disengaged. The addition of this simple element is among the best ways to correct this issue and is an effective way to keep your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in the open or closed position, since they aren't always simple to close manually.

These spring cassettes are specially designed to be used with multipoint locks that are sprung but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you will require a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing damaged or missing cassettes inside the door handle backplate of various brands of uPVC doors. They have an elongated square that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes provide an excellent value solution to the issue of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to install and can extend the lifespan of your uPVC door. For more information about our selection of uPVC accessories and spares, contact us today. in contact with our team. We are available to assist and provide professional advice.