Pull handles are the preferred choice of hardware for high traffic situations where self closing doors are present. E.g. in corridors, entrances to toilets and any self closing doors in high frequency use areas and should be used in preferences to lever handles.

The shapes and sizes are limitless while the art work used indicates some of the variations and fixing methods.

In order to meet the requirements of BS 8300, they should have a minimum clearance of 45 mm from the door face to underneath the pull grip, be between 19 mm and 35 mm in diameter. The lower part of the pull handle should be 1000mm above finished floor level and the upper part not less than 1400mm. (This gives a recommended minimum length for pull handles of 400 mm)

To aid wheelchair users a pull handle should be fitted horizontally on doors which do not have self closing devices and should be fitted with a cover rose to provide a larger surface area of support and allow easier recognition for people with impaired vision.

Features:

When fitting a pull handle to the closing face of a door, a safety clearance needs to be allowed for between the handle and the edge of the door and the jamb.

Fixing methods:

Pull handle can be either face or through fixed to doors made of the most diverse of materials.

In the case of through-fixing, either a pair of pulls or a single handle can be fitted.

Packing:

1 Pair for back to back fixing / 1 Piece for bolt through or single side fixing.