Pull handles are available in different styles, one of which is offset. They are commonly used on doors and access panels. Once installed, you can grab and pull the offset handle to open the door or panel with which it’s used. Offset pull handles, however, feature a unique design that distinguishes them from other styles of pull handles.
What Are Offset Pull Handles?
Offset pull handles are handles that are positioned away or “offset” from the surface to which they are attached. With their offset design, they have a gap that makes them easy and comfortable to use.
How Offset Pull Handles Work
While they are used in many of the same applications as traditional pull handles, offset pull handles feature a unique design. As shown in the photo above, they aren’t symmetrical. Instead, they feature an offset design that manifests in the form of a bent handle. The handle appears to bend to the side as it protrudes out from the base. In comparison, traditional pull handles protrude perpendicularly out from the base.
You can install offset pull handles on just about any flat surface, such as a door or access panel. The base features a pair of threaded holes that support a pair of threaded fasteners. When you are ready to install an offset pull handle, simply align it in the desired position and drill the pilot holes. You can then screw the threaded fasteners into the handle’s holes and the underlying surface.
How to Choose Offset Pull Handles
All offset pull handles feature an offset design, but there are still nuances between the different types. There are round grip offset pull handles, for example, and there are oval grip offset pull handles. Round grip handles are characterized by a rounded handle, whereas oval handles are oval-shaped.
Not all offset pull handles are made of the same material. Some of them are made of stainless steel, whereas others are made of aluminum. Both stainless steel and aluminum are excellent choices for humid environments. They can withstand humidity and moisture without succumbing to corrosion. Stainless steel, though, is stronger and heavier, whereas aluminum is more cost-effective and lightweight.
Offset pull handles are available in different finishes. You can find them with a bright, chrome finish as well as a dull finish. Some people prefer the sleek and modern appearance of a bright finish. Others prefer the more unique appearance of a dull finish. Regardless, you should consider the finish when choosing offset pull handles.