Upvc Replacement Door Handles: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors are worn out over time and need to be replaced. When replacing them, it is important that the new handles match the exact dimensions of the previous handle.

The top screw's location as well as the lever and keyhole dimensions are the three measurements you need to determine. Use the size guide to aid you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever handle or lever is a contemporary door handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This type door 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 handles of uPVC/Composite are constructed from robust materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that require a strong design. The handles are inline, and use the same screws and spindle to secure them. They can be easily installed on new or existing uPVC/Composite door.

The spring lever design allows the handle to be set and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200 000 cycles. This helps ensure that the quality of finish and performance is maintained over time. The lever that springs is adjustable to fit a broad range of locks. This is particularly useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is further back from the door. A shortened lever is also an ideal choice for doors that have latches that can be activated by the thumb turn located on the inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc functions differently than lever handles found on most doors. These handles can work off one single spindle (inline) or independently from both sides using two inline or offset spindles (pad). They are generally used on UPVC double glazed doors and are available in a variety of variations and styles.


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

All of the UPVC lever pad designs come with screws and a spindle, allowing them to be installed on any new or existing uPVC door. The backplate fixing centers of 211mm allow for a larger handle, which is often a benefit when replacing a faulty or worn multi point door lock mechanism. These handle levers are also spring-loaded, which solves the issue of door handles sagging out of the horizontal position when they are not being used.

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

When you have the right PZ size, you'll have to ensure that the handle lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handles that you need for your doors. These are usually round or square with an internal lever and an external push pad.

The majority of UPVC Lever Pads that we sell are spring-loaded. This means they can be reverted to a horizontal position when not being used, rather than hanging and possibly sticking in the frame. This stops draughts from entering the property. The majority of UPVC lever pad style handles are available in left and right handed versions which allows them to be placed on either side of doors.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They work by using a key that unlock a cylinder that will reveal pins that can be aligned to those in the lock body and allowing them to turn the cam, thereby 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 crucial; it is contingent on how your doors and handles are used. External doors, for example should be equipped with higher security cylinders and internal doors can be secured using the standard cylinder. Additionally, certain cylinders are available with extra features that increase security even more, like 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 must 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 with the lock in place however in the event that this is not possible, you may take it off to measure. It is essential to not have a extension of the cylinder beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it susceptible to lock snapping attacks.

The majority of modern cylinders have been constructed with bump and anti-drill features that are built into their design. These are designed to reduce attacks by forcing cylinders to turn in a new direction. This can to deflect an attack and keep your door safe.

Certain cylinders are constructed to resist snapping. This is an increasingly common method of attack on cylinders, where the break line in the lock is targeted with a special tool to break off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to be opened. This is a much faster and more convenient method of gaining access than using a multipoint locking system. It also leaves no evidence of the break-in which can make it difficult to prove insurance claims.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is situated within the base plate of the door handle. It is a spring-loaded solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their resting position after usage. The handles were previously equipped with no spring and would drop when the locking mechanism was disengaged. The addition of this simple element is among the best methods to correct this, and is an excellent way to stop your doors made of upvc from becoming stuck in the open or closed position, as these are not always easy to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes were designed to be used with a spring multipoint lock. They won't work with unsprung handles, and you will have to cut a hole in your backplate 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 backplates of door handles of numerous brands of uPVC doors. They feature an elongated square that accommodates an 8mm spindle and are available in a variety of.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution for the problem of door handles that are sagging. upvc door handle are easy to fit and will prolong the lifespan of your uPVC doors. For more information about our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories contact us today. in touch with our team. We are always happy to provide expert advice and support you.