CRES - CR-101 Dark Bronze Sprung Square Rose Door Handle

CRES CR-101 Dark Bronze Sprung Square Rose Door Handle - 316g Stainless Steel

• Manufacturer: Frelan Hardware
• Brand / Range: CRES - Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel by Frelan Hardware
• Stock Code: CR-101B1DB
• Finish: Dark Bronze
• Finish Type: PVD Lacquered
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Material Grade: 316g Stainless Steel
• Unit of Sale: Supplied as a Set
• Overall Size: 140x25x75mm
• Projection: 54mm
• Overall Projection: 79mm
• Handle Length: 140mm
• Rose / Plate Diameter: 54x54mm
• Rose Projection: 6mm
• Suitable Door Thickness: 35-54mm
• Inner Rose Type: Sprung
• Outer Rose Type: Square
• Internal / External: Internal / External
• Residential / Commercial: Residential/Commerical
• Fire Rating: FD30/60
• Corrosion Grade: Grade 4
• BS EN 1906:2012: Grade 3
• Mechanical Warranty: 25 Years

About the CRES CR-101 Door Handle

The CRES CR-101 Dark Bronze Sprung Square rose door handle is a premium Grade 316g stainless steel lever handle from the CRES (Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel) range by Frelan Hardware. The CR-101 features a smooth, rounded profile with a clean modern aesthetic. Its balanced proportions and comfortable grip make it equally at home on contemporary residential doors and high-specification commercial installations. Featuring a deep rich dark bronze PVD coating over 316g stainless steel and a square rose, this handle set is built to perform in the most demanding environments - from coastal properties and marine settings to high-traffic commercial buildings and exposed external doors.

The CRES CR-101 Dark Bronze Sprung Square rose door handle is supplied with a sprung inner rose. The lever returns to the horizontal position automatically via the built-in spring mechanism, providing smooth and reliable operation. Every set includes a split spindle, security grub screws with matching finish, and an Allen key, so the handle is ready to install straight from the box.

Grade 316 Stainless Steel and PVD Finish

At the core of every CRES product is Grade 316 stainless steel - the gold standard for corrosion resistance in architectural hardware. Unlike standard Grade 304 stainless steel, Grade 316 contains molybdenum, which dramatically increases resistance to salt spray, chlorides, and coastal air. This makes the CRES CR-101 Dark Bronze Sprung Square rose door handle ideal for seaside properties, harbours, marinas, swimming pools, and any environment where standard hardware would quickly deteriorate.

The deep rich dark bronze PVD coating over 316g stainless steel is applied using a Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) lacquering process, bonding the colour finish molecularly to the steel substrate. PVD coatings are up to four times harder than standard lacquer and are highly resistant to scratching, tarnishing, and UV fading, ensuring the handle retains its appearance for years in even the harshest conditions.

The CRES CR-101 Dark Bronze Sprung Square rose door handle carries a FD30/60 fire door rating, meeting the requirements for fire-rated door installations in both residential and commercial buildings. Backed by a 25 Years mechanical warranty, this is a long-term investment in quality hardware.

The CRES Range - Built for Coastal and High-Corrosion Environments

The CRES range by Frelan Hardware is a fully coordinated collection of Grade 316 stainless steel architectural hardware, available in five premium PVD finishes: Antique Brass, Dark Bronze, Black, Satin Brass, and Satin Stainless Steel. Every product - from lever handles on roses and backplates to thumb turn sets and escutcheons - is engineered to the same exacting standard, certified to Grade 4 corrosion resistance, and backed by a 25-year mechanical warranty. The CRES range is the definitive choice for architects, specifiers, and homeowners who demand performance as well as style.

Explore More at Trade Door Handles

This product is part of our CRES Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Hardware collection. Browse our full range of Architectural Ironmongery and Door Furniture for the complete selection of premium corrosion resistant hardware, available with expert advice and nationwide delivery across the UK.

Why Buy From Trade Door Handles?

Trade Door Handles is one of the largest suppliers of architectural hardware in the UK, supplying architectural ironmongery since 1976. With showrooms in Kendal and Carlisle we cover the whole northwest of England with local expert support, while our nationwide delivery service means you can order from anywhere in the UK and receive your hardware quickly.

Our Kendal showroom displays over 900 door handles, 600 cabinet knobs and handles, and 100+ window fittings alongside over 40 internal doors, so you can see and feel the quality before you buy. Our Carlisle showroom and distribution centre holds hundreds of door handles, cabinet and window fittings, and a large range of internal doors. We supply the trade and retail customers alike, offering the biggest and best brands with expert product knowledge to match.

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