Window Components

Whether you’re a fabricator, stockist, installer, or locksmith we have a window hardware solution for you. We offer one of the vastest ranges of first-class window components in the UK for casement windows, sash windows and tilt and turn windows.

From handles and locks to stays and accessories, you can choose from a variety of styles, systems, and materials to complement any home whilst ensuring full window safety. 

The combination of our high-security window shootbolt, durable friction stays, and choice of window handles gives you a flexible PAS 024 complete window security solution, backed by our total security guarantee. 

Whether you’re looking for replacement window hardware, upgrading existing locks for increased security or a completely new window security system, you’ve come to the right place.  Our window furniture can be incorporated in both domestic and heavy-duty commercial applications and all products are backed by a mechanical guarantee. Find the perfect window hardware solution.

Windows are one of the most frequently targeted points of entry for opportunist intruders — and yet window security hardware often receives far less attention during a specification than the locks and handles on the front door.

The reality is that a window with a poorly specified or worn locking system represents exactly the same vulnerability as an unsecured door, and for fabricators, installers and locksmiths specifying or replacing window hardware, getting that specification right is as important as any other element of a building's security.

ERA's window components range is built around that principle.

Across casement, sash and tilt and turn window types, our range covers handles, locks, friction stays, hinges, shootbolts, additional security hardware, ventilation, spares and accessories — everything a trade professional needs to deliver a complete, high-performing window installation or replacement from a single supplier.

The breadth of the range also means that whether the project calls for a heritage-style monkey tail handle on a period sash window or a high-security shootbolt lock on a modern PVCu casement, ERA has the right product in stock.

For casement windows — the most widely installed window type across the UK — ERA's range is particularly deep.

Window handles covering espagnolette and other configurations are available across multiple styles including Connoisseur, Architectural, Maxim, Monkey Tail and Tear Drop, giving fabricators and installers the flexibility to match the hardware to any door and window aesthetic.

Window locks including shootbolt locks, double cam locks and additional security options provide the locking performance to support PAS 024 compliant installations, while friction stays in standard and repair configurations ensure the window opens, holds and closes correctly over the long term.

For sash windows — particularly prevalent in period, Victorian and Georgian properties — ERA's dedicated sash window hardware range covers furniture, gearing and accessories specifically designed for the unique operational requirements of the vertically sliding sash format.

Sash windows require hardware that works with the counterbalance mechanism and allows for smooth raising and lowering of the sash over thousands of cycles, and ERA's sash window components are designed with exactly this in mind.

For tilt and turn windows — increasingly common in new build residential and commercial properties due to their versatility and ease of cleaning — ERA stocks dedicated handles and gearing to suit the specific operational requirements of this window type.

Tilt and turn windows operate in two distinct modes, and the hardware must be engineered to function correctly in both tilt and turn positions without compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What window hardware does ERA stock?

ERA stocks a comprehensive range of window components covering casement, sash and tilt and turn windows.

The range includes window handles, window locks, friction stays, window hinges, shootbolt locks, additional window security hardware, ventilation products, spares and accessories across all three window types.

The range covers new installation, fabrication and replacement applications, making ERA a practical single-source supplier for fabricators, stockists, installers and locksmiths.

What is a PAS 024 compliant window security solution and how does ERA support it?

PAS 024 is the enhanced security performance standard for windows and doors, required on new build residential properties in England under Part Q of the Building Regulations.

A PAS 024 compliant window installation must pass testing for resistance to forced entry, and achieving this typically requires a specific combination of window lock, friction stay and handle that together provide the necessary level of resistance.

ERA's combination of high-security window shootbolt locks, durable friction stays and compatible window handles provides a flexible PAS 024 complete window security solution, backed by ERA's total security guarantee.

What types of window handles does ERA offer for casement windows?

ERA offers an extensive range of casement window handles across multiple styles and configurations. Espagnolette handles — the most common type for modern casement windows — are available across the Connoisseur, Architectural, Maxim, Monkey Tail and Tear Drop ranges, covering both contemporary and traditional aesthetics.

Handles are available in locking and non-locking versions, in left and right-hand configurations, and in inline and offset backplate formats to suit different window frame profiles and operational requirements.

Key-locking handle options are also available for additional window security.

What is a window shootbolt lock and why is it important for window security?

A window shootbolt lock is a high-security locking mechanism that drives bolts into keeps fixed in the window frame at the top and bottom of the window sash simultaneously when the handle is operated.

This multi-point locking action is far more resistant to forced entry than a simple cockspur or single-point lock, as it secures the sash at multiple points along its height rather than at a single central point.

ERA's shootbolt range — including the ERA Extreme Shootbolt — is engineered to provide the high-security locking performance required for PAS 024 compliant installations and is a key component of ERA's complete window security solution.

What is a friction stay and what does it do?

A friction stay — sometimes called a casement stay — is the hinged arm fitted to the side of a casement window sash that controls how far the window opens and holds it in the open position.

The friction within the stay mechanism resists the weight and wind load on the open sash, preventing it from swinging freely and holding it securely at whatever opening angle is set.

ERA stocks friction stays in a range of sizes and load ratings to suit different window sash weights and sizes, and also stocks repair friction stays that allow a worn or damaged stay to be replaced on an existing window without full refitting.

Does ERA stock hardware specifically for sash windows?

Yes. ERA's dedicated sash window hardware range covers furniture, gearing and accessories designed specifically for vertically sliding sash windows.

Sash windows are a distinct window type with unique operational requirements — the hardware must accommodate the counterbalance mechanism and allow for smooth, reliable raising and lowering of the sash over many thousands of operating cycles throughout the window's life.

ERA's sash window range includes the hardware required for both traditional timber sash windows and modern PVCu sash systems.

What window hardware does ERA offer for tilt and turn windows?

ERA stocks dedicated window handles and gearing for tilt and turn windows.

Tilt and turn windows operate in two distinct modes — tilting inward from the top for ventilation, and turning fully inward from the side for cleaning and full ventilation — and the hardware must be engineered to function correctly and safely in both positions.

ERA's tilt and turn handles and gearing are designed specifically for this window type and are available in configurations to suit the most common tilt and turn window systems found in the UK market.

Are ERA's window components suitable for replacement applications?

Yes. ERA's window hardware range includes a strong focus on replacement applications alongside new installation and fabrication.

For installers and locksmiths replacing worn, damaged or outdated window hardware on existing windows, ERA's range provides compatible options for the most common window systems and hardware configurations found in UK residential and commercial properties.

The repair friction stay range is particularly relevant here — allowing a worn friction stay to be replaced without disturbing the window frame, which is a practical and cost-effective solution for properties where the window itself is in good condition but the hardware has deteriorated.