How to Install a KEPLER Heavyweight Long Handle

By Plank Hardware | Decorative details for discerning spaces. | Published: 2026-10-24

Category: How-to Guides

Step-by-step guide to fitting the KEPLER Heavyweight Long Handle on cabinets, including marking, drilling, and tightening tips for a secure mount.

Quick answer

To install the KEPLER Heavyweight Long Handle, mark the 672mm fixing centres accurately, drill pilot holes, and secure the handle with the supplied bolts. Its 46mm projection requires clearance from adjacent cabinets or walls.

Why handle projection matters

The KEPLER Heavyweight Long Handle has a 46mm projection — deeper than standard handles. This makes it comfortable to grip but means you need to check that the handle won't hit adjacent cabinet doors, walls, or appliances when opened. Measure the gap between your cabinet face and any obstruction before drilling.

Installation steps

Mark the fixing centres: Measure and mark two points exactly 672mm apart on the cabinet door. Use a level to ensure the line is horizontal. A common mistake is measuring from the door edge without accounting for the handle's overall length — the handle overhangs the fixing points by 44mm on each end. Double-check the 672mm centre distance before drilling; a misaligned handle will look off-centre.
Drill pilot holes: Use a drill bit slightly smaller than the bolts supplied with the handle. Drill straight through the door from the front to the back. A common mistake is drilling at an angle, which can cause the bolts to bind or the handle to sit crooked. Drill slowly and keep the drill perpendicular to the door surface.
Attach the handle from the front: Insert the bolts through the handle and into the pilot holes from the front of the door. On the back side, thread the nuts onto the bolts and tighten with a screwdriver or wrench. A common mistake is overtightening, which can strip the threads or dent the door surface. Tighten until snug, then give a quarter turn — no more.
Check clearance and alignment: Open the cabinet door fully and ensure the handle does not hit adjacent doors, walls, or appliances. Because of the 46mm projection, you may need to adjust door stops or hinges if clearance is tight. A common mistake is skipping this test and discovering interference later. If clearance is less than 50mm, consider using a door stop to limit swing.

Product details

KEPLER Heavyweight Long Handle - Satin Brass: 672mm fixing centres and 760mm overall length, with a 46mm projection from the door face. The long fixing span requires precise marking to avoid misalignment, and the deep projection needs clearance planning to prevent interference.
KEPLER Heavyweight Long Handle - Satin Brass