Door Handle Sets
Door handle sets are the levers or knobs, with their roses, plates and fixings, that operate a door's latch or lock. Brands here include Comelit PAC mechanical left and right handles for access controlled doors, Abloy lever on rose sets for fire escape doors, Briton stainless steel lever on rose handles and an Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY deadlatch handle. The Abloy 60-0319-SSS Futura is a lever handle pair on a round rose in satin stainless steel.
Choosing Door Handle Sets
Start with the lock the handle has to work with, then check the handing.
Lever handle sets for escape doors
The Abloy 60-0319-SSS Futura is a lever handle pair set on a round rose with a satin stainless steel finish. Its lever meets the BS EN179 requirements for escape levers, and it has a return to door design for fire escape doors. A 1.25mm thick stainless steel tube prevents overload of the lockcase, with no need for a support spring. The Abloy 60-0619-PSS is a set of levers on round rose that is compatible with EL580 and EL582 lock cases; the 60-0619-PSS meets the requirements of BS EN179 for escape levers.
A deadlatch handle for narrow stile doors
The Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY 4568-501-130 is a 4560 Series deadlatch handle. The 4560 Series handles unlock the 4300, 4500 and 4900 Series deadlatches and fit solidly into the cylinder hole of Adams Rite deadlatches. The European styling of the 4568 offers a generous hand grip, with the shank offset from the narrow stile jamb for hand safety, and a high-wear spring returns the handle to position after use. Its 34.9 x 101.6mm escutcheon is designed to match the clean lines of a narrow stile door.
Comelit PAC mechanical handles
The Comelit PAC PLHDLMLR is a mechanical left handle, designed as a replacement handle for Euro profile mechanical doors; the PLHDLMLR operates without cabling or power and is part of the PAC Access Central ecosystem. The Comelit PAC PLHDLMRR is a mechanical right handle, designed as a replacement handle for mechanical doors, and the PLHDLMRR requires no cabling or power.
| Model | Type | Works with |
|---|---|---|
| Abloy 60-0319-SSS | Lever handle pair set on a round rose | Fire escape doors |
| Abloy 60-0619-PSS | Set of levers on round rose | EL580 and EL582 lock cases |
| Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY 4568-501-130 | Deadlatch handle | 4300, 4500 and 4900 Series deadlatches |
| Comelit PAC PLHDLMLR | Mechanical left handle | Euro profile mechanical doors |
| Comelit PAC PLHDLMRR | Mechanical right handle | Mechanical doors |
Related categories
See locks and bolts in door security, closers in door closers, and the wider access control systems range. See also Panic Bars.
Brands we stock in Door Handle Sets
Abloy, Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY, Briton and Comelit PAC.
Frequently asked questions
What is supplied with a lever on rose handle set?
A lever on rose handle set can come complete with escutcheons, roses or plates and fixings, so check what the set includes. The Abloy 60-0319-SSS Futura handle pair and the 60-0619-PSS levers on round rose are both supplied with relevant escutcheons, roses/plates and fixings. The Briton 4213.8.SS stainless steel lever on rose handles are supplied as a pair with an 8mm spindle and bolt through fixings for 38-54mm doors.
Which deadlatches does the Adams Rite 4568 handle unlock?
The 4300, 4500 and 4900 Series deadlatches. The Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY 4568-501-130 is a 4560 Series deadlatch handle, and these handles fit solidly into the cylinder hole of Adams Rite deadlatches. The lever of the 4568-501-130 is shaped to fit the hand, and its rugged construction has a high-wear spring to return the handle to position after use.
What are return to door handles?
Return to door handles are lever handles designed for fire escape doors, and some are made to meet the BS EN179 requirements for escape levers. The Abloy 60-0319-SSS Futura handle pair and the Abloy 60-0619-PSS levers on round rose both have a return to door design for fire escape doors and meet BS EN179 for escape levers. Their handle dimensions also meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) and the Equality Act (2010).
Can a door handle be changed between left and right hand?
Yes, some door handles can be re-handed on site, while others are made as separate left and right hand versions. The Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY 4568-501-130 can have its handing reversed by removing a spring clip, reversing the cam and replacing the clip. The Comelit PAC PLHDLMLR is a mechanical left handle and the PLHDLMRR a mechanical right handle.
How is a handle set fixed to the door?
A handle set is fixed with plates, a base or bolt-through fixings on the door, and the handle works the lock or latch through a spindle or the cylinder hole. The Abloy 60-0319-SSS has stainless steel fixing plates with 2 pairs of holes placed to suit DIN or Scandinavian standards. The Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY 4568-501-130 fits into the cylinder hole of Adams Rite deadlatches and has a steel mounted base secured by hidden screws.
Why buy from West Midlands Electrics
- Established 1975
- Birmingham trade counter
- UK-only supply
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