Door Handles

Door handles are mechanical units that are used to open and close doors. This device comes in a range of types, which differ in their shape, features and the way they work. Door handles can make a door more secure while adding to the features and look of a door. These mechanisms are connected to a latch or a lock to hold a door secure when closed. There are many types of handles that can be installed on a door that offer different features and designs. Choosing the right type of door handle depends on a number of factors. Some of these factors include the thickness of the door, the preferred type of handle, and level of security.

The most common types of door handles include door knobs, door lever handles, and door handle sets. All these handles are of two types, keyed and unkeyed. The keyed type supports a locking feature for improved security and are fitted with a locking mechanism and a key hole. The unkeyed type, however, is used to release the door latch to open a door but does not support a locking feature. Handles without locks are commonly used on interior doors in homes and offices. Door knobs and handles work with the same concept, turning the knob or pushing the lever down opens the latch that keeps the door closed. Door Handle sets, on the other hand, consists of a fixed handle to provide a grip and a lever or button to open the latch.

In addition to door knobs, levers and handle sets, doors are usually fitted with other security devices like chain locks, deadbolt locks and so on. There are several door hardware factory outlets and traders at places like SAIF Zone in Sharjah and Port Saeed in Dubai that deal with building hardware like door handles in UAE.