Types of UPVC Door Handles
It is crucial to select the correct replacement upvc handle for your home when your handles are in need of replacement. Locksmiths can provide and fit high-security uPVC handles that come with additional security features.
The most important measurements to consider are the measurement A (also known as PZ) and the length of the backplate. Make sure to check these measurements to ensure that your new uPVC handles will fit.
Lever/Lever
A lever is a solid bar that is pivotally positioned around a point (known as a the fulcrum). When you apply force to the end of the lever, it tends to rotate the fulcrum in the direction of the applied force. This rotates the fulcrum, increasing the applied force, allowing you to lift or move something that would require more force if you attempted to apply directly to the load.
The distance between the fulcrum to the point where you apply the force determines the distance the lever can be moved. This is called the mechanical advantage. The more the lever is extended more, the greater the mechanical advantage. You can calculate mechanical advantage by dividing the distance from fulcrum point to the place where you apply force by the distance between the fulcrum point and end of the lever.
Levers can also have a variety of effects depending on how the forces are applied. For example a lever of class 2 has a tendency to turn in the opposite direction as the force applied to it (like a teeter-totter). If you push on the door handle the force will create the same rotational effects as this.
However, levers don't create energy. Levers multiply the force by changing small amounts of effort applied over a long distance into larger amounts of force applied over smaller distances. This allows you to do more work in a shorter period of time, which is the reason why levers are frequently used to lift heavy objects or moving large quantities of cargo. This is also the basis behind the levers you find in a variety of everyday tools, such as crowbars and fishing rods, hammer claws and even your legs when you sit on the hand brake of your car.
Lever/Pad
Lever pad handles are a kind of upvc door handle that have levers on both sides that operate the multipoint lock. They are available in a variety of finishes & variations and can be installed on a variety of materials, including UPVC doors, Aluminium doors & Timber Doors. They are sold in pairs for both the doors, both exterior and interior, with spindles and screws included. They are also available in both handed and unhandled versions to suit different users.
These are often used for new builds and can be used to replace the doors made of upvc. The levers are raised to open all the multipoint locks and the key is turned to lock or close the door. They offer a little more security than standard lever door handles since locking is only done by the inside using keys.
They are not as secure as a cylinder bolt however they are a reasonable option to provide extra home security. The only disadvantage is that they don't offer the same level of protection as a cylinder lock, and so don't prevent external access to the home when the door is left open.
The majority of lever pad upvc door handles that we stock are made by the leading manufacturers in the industry, and are constructed using high quality components. In general, they come with a manufacturer's warranty.
Typically, these will be designed to work with a 92mm lock, or the replacement version called a Paddock lock. They will feature a 92mm cylinder center on the inside and 62mm on the outside and come with two spindle followers. Some are inserted into the back plate, while others are movable to enable different fixing centres.
Lever/Snib
Lever latches are the most basic type of door handles. The lever is pulled down to operate a simple latch inside the door, which can be locked using a key. The levers for privacy are based on this same principle, but with the addition of an snib (like knobs for doors).
A snib is a very useful tool, particularly in homes where privacy and security are crucial. If your partner is arriving home late from work, you can utilize the snib so that they won't be able to enter until they're ready to come in. This type handle is also used in interior doors like bedrooms, where you might need to restrict access from the outside.
Snib buttons can cause issues in certain circumstances, especially when you have locks that are old and doors that are warped. If door handle repairs near me is accidentally pressed or by someone who isn't familiar with it, the door may shut and lock you out. You can usually get in by knocking on the door frame or the letterbox. But this isn't the best option.
If your uPVC door is equipped with a snib-button, we recommend replacing the handle with an modern E-LOK 7-Series smart lock. These smart locks can be retrofitted to double turn pull handle kits. They are available with coverplates that conceal the holes in the existing ones to ensure a seamless installation. The E-LOK makes use of a smart application to enable you to unlock the door with RFID cards or mechanical keys and can be configured with passcodes for secure entry and convenience. The system has been tested to 200k cycles to ensure durability. The handles themselves are constructed using a solid metal structure and are BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 for corrosion resistance.
Lever/Moveable Pad
This popular handle style is commonly used on front doors. It has the advantage of preventing the door from being opened without an outside key when the lock hasn't been deadlocked. This is accomplished through an external 'pad' handle which locks in the gap between the handles and lock case to prevent the latch from being withdrawn or the door from being opened.
This type of handle is designed to fit uPVC doors with multipoint locks which operate via a split spindle operation. This kind of operation requires that the lever handle and external pad handle be attached to the same lock case. This could be a straightforward switch from the current uPVC handles, but it might also involve changing the lock case or a brand new set of handle furniture to allow this additional functionality.
These aluminium lever/movable pad door handles are ideal for uPVC doors and come with an easy to maintain slide bearing as well as fixing lugs and spring cassettes provided. The handles have an euro-profile cut out and can be fitted to various uPVC or wood doors.
Lever moveable pads are available in a variety of finishes to fit many different multipoint locks. They are designed for use with split spindle locks that have a centre cylinder of 92mm and require a special set of split spindles supplied by the manufacturer of the lock.
These Hoppe London lever moveable pad handle 77G/3831N/113 are made from cast aluminum with an anodized finish that's corrosion resistant and scratch resistant. These handles can be used in conjunction with many other Hoppe products, such as patio door handles. french door handles and window handles. They also come with a security escutcheon.
Lever/Moveable Snib
The lever handle is one of the most sought-after types of upvc door handles and is available in a range of designs. It consists of two inline handles that move and can be locked using either a key or a thumbturn cylinder inside. A pad handle is an alternative to a lever/lever handle and consists of an adjustable or fixed pad that can be used to operate the lock. These Fullex handles are sprung lever pad with a snib that can be activated to secure the latch.
Choosing the right replacement upvc door handles requires careful analysis of the PZ measurement, screw centres and back plate length to ensure that the new handle will be a good fit and work correctly with the lock system you have on your doors. You can use our online measuring guide to help you take these measurements, so that you're confident your new upvc handles will be an ideal fit.
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