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Types of UPVC Door Handles It is essential to select the appropriate replacement Upvc handle for your home if your handles made of upvc require replacement. A locksmith can offer and install high-security uPVC door handles that come with additional security features. The most important measurements are measurement A (known as PZ) and the length of the backplate (measurement F). Check these measurements to ensure your new uPVC handle will fit. Lever/Lever A lever is a solid bar pivoted around a point (known as a fulcrum). When you apply a force to the end of the lever it will tend to rotate the fulcrum in the direction of the force. This motion increases the force and allows you to lift or move objects that would normally require more force to lift. The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point where you apply force determines the most effective movement. This is known as the mechanical advantage. The more the lever is extended the greater the advantage in terms of mechanical. You can calculate the advantage by dividing the distance from the fulcrum to the point at which you're applying the force by the distance between the fulcrum and the end of the lever. Levers can also have different effects depending on how the forces are applied. For example the class 2 lever has a tendency to turn in the opposite direction when the force applied to it (like a teeter-totter). The forces produced when you push on the handle of a front door will result in rotational effects similar to those. However, levers don't create energy. They multiply the force by changing small amounts of effort applied over a longer distance into larger amounts of force applied over smaller distances. This allows you to accomplish more in a shorter period of time, and it is why levers are often employed to lift heavy objects or moving large quantities of cargo. This is also the basis behind the levers that are found in many everyday tools, such as crowbars, fishing rods, claws for hammers, and even your legs when you sit on the hand brake of your vehicle. Lever/Pad Lever pad handles are a type of door handle made from UPVC with levers on both sides to operate the multipoint lock. They come in a variety of designs & finishes and are suitable for a variety of materials like UPVC, Aluminium & Timber doors. They are sold as a pair for the inner and outer door with spindles & screws included. They are also available in hand and unhandled versions to suit different types of users. These can be used to replace the existing doors made of upvc. The levers are lifted to open all multipoint locks and the key is turned to lock or close the door. They provide a bit more security than the standard lever handles for doors because locking can only be done by the inside using keys. They're not as secure as a cylinder bolt, but are an affordable alternative to add security. The only drawback is that they do not offer the same level of protection like a cylinder bolt and therefore won't prevent access from outside in the event that the door has been left open. The majority of lever pad door handles made of upvc that we have in stock are manufactured by the leading manufacturers in the industry, and are made from high quality components. In general, they come with a manufacturer's warranty. Typically, they are designed to work with a 92mm lock or the replacement version known as a Paddock lock. They will feature an 82mm cylinder centre on the inside and 62mm outside. They also come with two spindle followers. Some come with the backplate inserted, while others can be removed to accommodate different fixing centers. Lever/Snib Lever latches, the simplest of all door handles, are utilized. Pushing down on the lever operates a simple latch mechanism inside to keep the door shut, and can be locked using the use of a key. Some lever privacy handles operate based on this same principle however, with the addition of an Snib (like a doorknob). A snib can be a very useful tool, particularly in homes where privacy and security are essential. If your partner is arriving home late from work, you can apply the snib button to ensure that they can't get in until they're ready to come in. This type of handle is also popular in doors that are inside like bedrooms, where you might require a lock to prevent access from the outside. Snib buttons can cause problems in certain situations, particularly when you have locks that are old and doors that are warped. If the snib button was accidentally pressed, or by someone who is not familiar with it, your door may shut and lock you out. In most cases, you can get in by knocking on the door frame or the letterbox, but this isn't the best option. If your uPVC has a snib, we recommend replacing it with an electronic lock from the E-LOK 7 Series. These smart locks can be retrofitted to double turn pull handle kits. They come with coverplates that hide holes that are already present for 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 is able to be set up with passcodes for secure entry and convenience. The system is tested to 200,000 cycles to ensure long-term durability. The handles themselves are made with a solid-metal construction and are BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 for corrosion resistance. Lever/Moveable Pad This popular style of handle is used for front doors. It offers the benefit 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 that locks into the gap between the handles and lock case to stop the latch from being withdrawn or the door opened. This handle is designed to work with uPVC multipoint locks which use split spindle mechanisms. This type of operation requires that the internal lever handle and external pad handle both be fitted to the same lock case. This can be a simple replacement for the current uPVC handle, but it could also require a lock case change or a new set to handle furniture. These levers/movable pad handles are suitable for uPVC doors. They feature an easy to maintain slide bearing, spring cassettes and fixing lugs included. They have a euro profile cut out and are fitted to a wide range of uPVC and timber doors. Lever moveable pads are offered in various finishes and can be used with a variety of multipoint locks. They are designed to work with split spindle locks with a centre cylinder of 92mm and require a specific set of split spindles supplied by the lock maker. These Hoppe London 77G/3831N/113 lever moveable pad handles are manufactured from cast aluminum with an anodised finish that is resistant to corrosion and has high scratch resistance. They are compatible with various other Hoppe products like handles for french door handles and window handles. They come with a security escutcheon. Lever/Moveable Snib The lever handles are among the most commonly used kinds of doors handles made of upvc. They come in many designs. It has two inline handles that move and can be locked using either a key or a thumbturn cylinder that is inside. Pad handles can be used as an alternative to lever handles. It consists of either a fixed or moveable pad which can be used to operate a lock. These Fullex handles have a sprung lever pad and a snib that can be activated to hold the latch. Selecting the best replacement upvc door handle s requires careful analysis of the PZ measurement, the screw centres and the back plate length to ensure that the new handle will fit and work with the locking system already installed on your doors. You can use our online measuring guide to assist you in taking these measurements, so that you're sure that your new upvc handles will be the perfect fit. We offer free delivery on all orders, or you can pick your order up in store for free. Orders placed before 11am will be ready to be picked up the next day.