Window Handle Measurement Guide
UPVC Window Handles Which ones?
There are 2 kinds of UPVC Window Handle. The older type “cockspur” handle and the more modern “espag” handle. Below you will find pictures of both so you can see which one you require. Scroll down to see which kind you need.
The Espag Window Handle
Espag handles have a spindle that fits into a locking mechanism and come in various spindle sizes with the most common being 40mm.
- Step 1: All our espag handles come in 5 sizes: 10mm, 15mm, 20mm ,30mm and 40mm.
- Step 2: To find the spindle length of your handles measure the bit that sticks out from the back of your handle as shown on the photo to the left.
Click here if yours is an Espag Handle
This handle is a cockspur handle.
- Step 1: All cockspur handles have a triangular shaped piece on the side which closes over the window frame and are usually fixed with self-tapping screws or rivets.
The position of this triangle determines if the handle is left or right-handed. (The handle shown is Right-handed)
The important measurement on the handles is the “Stack height” the most common being 9mm or 21mm but we also have 15.5mm and 17mm available. To see how to measure the stack height see the photo below.
- Step 2: To find the stack height of your cockspur handles. Measure from the base of the handle to the underside of the triangular piece that sticks out.
