Best Badge Reels for Scannable IDs

These days, businesses can't be too careful when it comes to security. One way to enforce this is through proper identification (ID). Other companies, especially those who employ thousands of employers and store sensitive data, have invested in a security system allowing employees to enter their building or even a certain department. Hospitals, government buildings, and some educational institutions are best known for this.

You may already be working for an employer that has issued you a scannable ID for admittance to your workplace.

For buildings that have preferred access, employers constantly need to pull their IDs out to scan for entry. As inconvenient as this may be, it is necessary in order to keep workers safe and secure. It also prevents people who are not authorized from entering in.

A Solution for Easy Access

That is why Specialist ID, an ID, and badge holder distribution company, offers badge reels for situations like this. Badge reels are retractable badge holders that are perfect for keeping an ID tag exposed and accessible to enter or leave a department or building. There are multiple options for badge reels.

Here is a short list of the most popular badge reels thatSpecialist ID offers:

CarabinerBadge Reels (2120-70XX)

The Carabiner Badge Reel is considered the top grade of all badge reels. It is also the most popular, thanks to the metal lining that serves as a barrier keeping it from cracking. It has an oval shape with a diameter of 1.

Retractable cord length: 34 inches

Number of retractable pulls: 100,000

Colors: Black, translucent black, translucent blue, and translucent red

Price: Starts at $1.88

BadgeReel with Belt Clip (P/N 2120-303X)

This is considered the standard badge reel that comes with a belt clip. It is perfectly round with a 1 circumference. The belt clip slips nicely onto any belt and some purse courier bag straps. The vinyl strap will fit any slot punched ID as well.

Retractable cord length: 34 inches

Number of retractable pulls: 100,000

Colors: Black, blue, gray, green, red, white, and yellow

Price: Starts at $0.79

BadgeReel with Swivel Spring Clip (P/N 2120-760X)

The badge reel with swivel spring clips offers you the flexibility of where you prefer to attach your badge. Not everyone prefers the belt clip. Others may want to attach it to an article of clothing. With the swivel spring clip, it's possible to do this without struggling to reach for your ID tag.

Retractable cord length: 34 inches

Number of retractable pulls: 100,000

Colors: Black, gray, red, blue, and white

Price: Starts at $1.88

HeartShaped Badge Reel (P/N 2120-761X)

Add a little character to your ID badge with our heart-shaped badge reel. This particular badge reel is good for children hospitals and non-profit organizations. However, it can be used for almost any industry depending on the company culture. This badge reel has a rotating swivel clip making it a decorative feature for your ID tag.

Retractable cord length: 34 inches

Number of retractable pulls: 100,000

Colors: Pink, white, and red

Price: Starts at $1.71

For a full list of the kind of badge reels we carry, visit our online catalog here.

Order Your Badge ReelToday!

At Specialist ID, there is no minimum amount of badge reels you have to order. You can also place your order online any time of the day, and our friendly team of customer service associates will ship your order as soon as it's processed. Even though you can order as many or as little as you wish, it's worth mentioning that you can receive savings up to 34% for bulk orders.

If you have any questions about badge reels and would like to place an order with us, call Specialist ID toll free at 1-800-380-6726. SouthFlorida locals can call 305-263-6808. You can also contact us online now.

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