Upvc Window Lock Mechanism Types

The best way to distinguish which door your lock is fitted on would be to open your door and lock down the edge of your door.

Upvc window lock mechanism types.

Scroll through our selection to see the wide variety of locking mechanisms available for your window. An espagnolette upvc window lock is the gearing part inside a window that a spindle drive upvc window handle operates. What is a window locking mechanism. A standard upvc door and a composite timber door.

Window mechanisms for upvc windows. Dimension a backset dimension b mushroom height dimension c rail length dimension d rail width see below. There are two main types of door that your lock will be fitted to. Remember it does not really matter about the make of the window lock it is more important to get the size and type right as most makes are easily interchangeable with very little effort.

Top hung windows side hung windows. Simple to fit very easy to set up. A composite door may have a timber core and is likely to be 44mm thick. Dimension a backset dimension b mushroom height dimension c rail length dimension d rail width click on link below the long metal plate is the rail and the part in the centre of the window lock is the gearbox.

The upvc window lock below shows one of many different types. Inline lock mechanisms have the gearboxes located in a central position under the faceplate. Saracen roller window lock gearbox for upvc windows. We are one of the uk s leading supplier of window locking mechanisms.

The saracen roller lock mechanism is often found in older type double glazing windows with shootbolt technology the rod in this gearbox mechanism has a long thread all the way up the shaft. Espag type window mechanisms a very versatile replacement window lock mechanism for upvc windows where the locking system has failed. The picture below shows one of many different types.