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UPVC Replacement Door Handles

As time passes the handles on your doors will wear down and will require replacement. upvc door handles repairmywindowsanddoors is essential to keep the same dimensions as the old handles when replacing them.

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

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle or lever is a modern-day door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This kind door handle is available in a variety of styles & finishes. This handle is offered by a number of 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 ideal for doors with multi-point locks that require a heavy duty design. The handles are inline and work off the same spindle and screw fixings, so they can be easily fitted to new or existing uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be placed and angled to suit the needs of 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 over time. The sprung lever can be shortened to fit a wider range of locks. This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames, where the cylinder is located further back. A shorter lever can be used for doors with a latch that can be activated with the thumb on the inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle is different from the lever handles that are commonly found on doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles inline or offset. They are generally used on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and finishes.

The handles are available in various finishes, including White Chrome, and Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and resistant to corrosion. This provides the handle with the best performance and long-lasting durability for its intended purpose.

All UPVC handle lever pads include a spindle and screws and can be mounted on the uPVC door. The backplate fixing centres of 211mm allow for a wider size handle that is often a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi-point door lock mechanism. These levers for handles are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of door handles sagging out of their horizontal position when not in use.

When choosing 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 called 'handle centre' or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the correct handles.

After you have determined the proper PZ size it is important to make sure that the push and lever pads are shaped to match 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.

The majority of UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they return to their horizontal position after not in use, rather than hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This stops draughts and cold air from getting into a house. You will also find 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. They operate by using a key that unlock a cylinder case that then reveals pins which can be aligned to those inside the lock body, allowing them to turn an revolving cam, opening the door. Euro Cylinders are available with up to six pins. Internal and external doors require different levels of security.

Choosing the right cylinder is essential; it depends on the way your doors and handles are used. For example, external doors must be secured with a more secure cylinder while internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders have extra features that increase security, for instance anti-drill or anti-bump features.

A euro cylinder needs to be properly measured to ensure it is the correct size for your door. The cylinder should be measured from the central fixing screw hole to the other end of the cylinder, including the thumb turn if you have one. If you are unable to measure with the lock in position, you can take it out of it. It is crucial to ensure that there is no cylindrical lock that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This can make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.

The design of most newer cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. These features are designed to minimize the risk of attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in an opposite direction. This helps stop the attack and keep your doors safe.

There are also cylinders designed to withstand snapping. This is a growing type of attack on cylinders, where the break line in the lock is smashed with a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder to allow the door to open. This is faster and less difficult than gaining access through multipoint locks and leaves no evidence of a burglary, which can hinder the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is located in the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their original position after using. The handles had no spring, and would slide when the locking mechanism was removed. This simple feature is among the best ways to correct this issue and is a great way to prevent your doors made of upvc from getting stuck in either closed or open position, as these aren't always easy to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes were created to be used with a sprung multipoint lock. They won't work with handles that aren't sprung and you'll need to cut a hole in the backplate to allow them to fit. (Please see the image for a technical diagram). These cassettes can be used as a replacement to broken or missing cassettes that are in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They are supplied in one unit. They have a square-cut out that is able to accommodate an 8mm shaft.


These spring cassettes are a great value solution to the problem of door handles that are sagging. They are simple to install and can extend the life of your uPVC door. Contact us for more information on our range of uPVC accessories and spares. We are on hand to assist and provide professional advice.