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Types of UPVC Door Handles It is crucial to select the appropriate replacement handle made of upvc for your home when your handles are in need of replacement. A locksmith can supply and fit high-security uPVC handles with added security features. The most important measurements to take are the measurement A (also called PZ) along with the length of the backplate. Take these measurements to make sure your new uPVC handle will fit. Lever/Lever A lever is a rigid bar that is pivotally positioned around a point (known as a fulcrum). When you apply a force at the end of the lever, it will tend to rotate the fulcrum to the direction of the force applied. This rotates the fulcrum, increasing the applied force and allows you to lift or move something that would require a greater amount of force if you were to apply directly to the load. The distance between the fulcrum of the lever and the point where you apply force determines the most effective movement. This is referred to as the mechanical advantage. The more the lever is extended the greater the mechanical advantage. You can calculate the mechanical advantage by dividing the distance from the fulcrum to the point at which you are applying the force by the distance between the fulcrum and the point at which you are applying the force. the lever. Levers can produce different effects based on how the force is applied. For instance a lever of class 2 has a tendency to turn in the opposite direction to when the force applied to it (like a teeter-totter). If you push on the handle of a door and force it to open, the forces will cause rotational effects similar to this. 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. Levers are used to lift heavy objects and move huge 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 brakes of your car. Lever/Pad Lever pad handles, also referred to as upvc door handle s, have levers on each side to operate the multipoint locks. These are available in various finishes and variations and can be used on a variety of materials, including UPVC doors, Aluminium doors & Timber Doors. They are sold in pairs for the outside and the interior doors, with spindles and screws included. They are also available in handed and unhandled versions for different users. These locks can be used to replace existing upvc door. They are usually operated by lifting up the levers to throw out all of the multipoint locks, and turning the key to close or unlock. They offer a little more security than standard lever door handles because locking is only done through the inside with a key. They're not as secure as a cylinder bolt, but are an affordable option to provide extra home security. The only disadvantage is that they don't provide the same level protection like a cylinder lock and therefore don't block access to the home if the door is left open. The majority of the lever pad upvc door handles that we stock are made by the leading manufacturers in the industry, and are made from high quality components. They are also generally supplied with a manufacturers guarantee. Typically, these will be designed to be compatible with a 92mm lock, or the replacement version called a Paddock lock. They will have an 82mm cylinder center on the inside, and 62mm on the outside. They are also fitted with two spindle followers. Some are supplied inserted in the back plate whilst others are movable to enable different fixing centres. Lever/Snib Lever latches are by far the most simple type of door handles. Pressing down on the lever operates a simple latch mechanism inside the door to keep it closed. It can also be locked using keys. Some lever privacy handles work similar to the doorknob, but with a second knob, similar to the doorknob. A snib-button can be very useful, especially for homes where it's important to ensure privacy or security. You can use the snib handle to prevent your guest from entering until they are prepared. This type handle can also be put in on interior doors such as those in bedrooms where you want to restrict outside access. In some instances there are instances where snib buttons could cause problems, particularly in the case of doors and locks that are distorted. If the snib button is used accidentally, or by a person who isn't used to it, the door can close and lock you out. You can usually get in by knocking on the door frame or the letterbox. But, this is not ideal. If your uPVC door has a snib lock We recommend replacing the handle with a modern E-LOK 7-Series smart lock. These locks can be retrofitted on pull handle kits that double turn and are available with cover plates to hide existing holes, to ensure a seamless installation. The E-LOK utilizes a smart app that allows you to unlock the door using mechanical keys or RFID cards, and can be set up with passcodes for secure entry and convenience. The system has been 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 resistance to corrosion. Lever/Moveable Pad This is a very popular handle design for front doors that has the benefit of preventing the door from being opened by the outside without a key if the lock is not deadlocked. This is achieved with a 'pad-shaped' external handle that locks into the gap between the handle and the lock case. This type of handle is designed for uPVC doors fitted with multipoint locks which operate via split spindle technology. This type of operation requires the internal lever handle and the external pad handle to be installed to the same lock case. It could be a simple replacement of the current uPVC handle, but it may also require a change in the lock case or a new set of handles to handle furniture. These aluminum levers and movable pads door handles are able for use on uPVC and feature a maintenance-free slide bearing. They also include fixing lugs, spring cassettes, and a non-stick slide bearing. They feature a euro-style cut out and can be fitted to a variety of uPVC and timber doors. The lever moveable pad is available in a variety of finishes to suit a wide selection of multipoint locks. They are specifically designed to be used with split spindle locks with an 92mm centre cylinder 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 which is resistant to corrosion and has high scratch resistance. These handles can be used in combination with other Hoppe products, including patio door handles. french door handles, and window handles. They also include a security escutcheon. Lever/Moveable Snib Lever handles are one of the most commonly used kinds of doors handles made of upvc. They are available in a variety of designs. It is made up of two inline handles that can be locked and moved using a thumbturn cylinder or a key. Pad handles can be used as an alternative to lever/lever handles. It consists of either one that is fixed or moveable which can be used to operate a lock. These Fullex handles come with a spring-loaded lever pad as well as a snib, which can be activated to hold the latch. When choosing a replacement upvc handle, be sure to think about the screw centres and the back plate length and the PZ measurement. This will ensure that the handle works with your existing locking system. Our online measuring guide will assist you to measure these parameters to ensure that the new upvc handle will fit perfectly. All orders are eligible for free delivery, or you can pick up your order at the store. Orders made before 11am are ready to be collected on the same day.