Step 2 · Print or handwrite?Handwrite is 1-Day only
Step 2B · Front titleBlank or pre-printed
Step 2B · Roll size & printerMatch your printer
Prints on most direct thermal label printers - Dymo LabelWriter 450 series, Zebra desktop. Not compatible with Dymo 550-series printers. 1-15/16" x 2-13/16" · expires overnight (about 10-15 hours) after activation.
Step 3 · Pick a back · color bar or printed titleAny back works with any front
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Clip-on backs, box of 1,000. The back hides the expiring indicator until the badge expires. It never runs out of time on its own, so leftover backs are always usable on your next order.
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$56.00Box of 1,000 · $0.056 per badgePart #T6054A
Overview
Visitor badges that expire on their own
Two-part system: This badge back is not a full solution. A compatible badge front is required for use.
The Genuine TEMPbadge T6054A is a vertical clip-on self-expiring badge back, 2 1/8 x 3 3/5 inches, sold in a box of 1,000 (part number T6054A, replaces legacy part number 06054).
How it works
This back supplies the timing chemistry for TEMPbadge two-part expiring badges. Write or print the visitor's details on a compatible TEMPbadge badge front, press the front onto this back, and the timer starts. A series of red bars appears through the badge front as the badge expires, so anyone can see it is no longer valid. The standard front is applied turned 90 degrees so it fills the vertical card below the white bar; set your print layout to portrait, or write on the front the tall way.
What you need
This is the back half of a two-part badge. You also need a TEMPbadge blank expiring badge front in the time frame you want: thermal-printable, inkjet-printable, or blank for handwriting. Because the front is turned 90 degrees on this back, fronts with a preprinted VISITOR title would read sideways, so we do not pair them with this back.
Specifications
Size: 2 1/8 x 3 3/5 inches, vertical
Pack: Box of 1,000, fan-folded
Personalization: None (visitor information goes on the front)
Printed title bar: white
Attachment: Clip-on
Expiration: Starts when a TEMPbadge expiring front is pressed onto the back; red bars show through the front
This product comes in packs of 1,000 badge backs. Ordering a quantity of 1 means you will receive one box of 1,000 badge backs.
How it works
The color builds until the badge reads expired
Once the badge is activated, dye migrates at a steady rate and the expiring area shades from white to pink to red. These are the actual TEMPbadge lab shade charts; the dashed box marks the recommended expiration time.
Times are approximate. The timer is chemical: warmth and humidity speed it up, cool dry air slows it down.
Good to know
Expiration times are guidelines, not exact clocks. The timer is chemical and made for indoor use: warmer or more humid air runs it faster, cooler and drier air runs it slower. A 1-Day badge can expire in as little as 10 hours.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How long until a badge expires?
It depends on the TEMPbadge front you pair with this back. Half-day fronts expire in about 4-6 hours, 1-day fronts expire overnight in about 10-15 hours, and 7-day fronts expire in about 4-7 days. The timer starts when the front and back are pressed together.
What else do I need?
This is the back half of a two-part badge. You also need a TEMPbadge blank expiring badge front in the time frame you want: thermal-printable, inkjet-printable, or blank for handwriting. Print in a portrait layout or write the tall way, because the front is applied turned 90 degrees.
Can I use a preprinted VISITOR front with this back?
We do not recommend it. The standard front is turned 90 degrees to fill this vertical card, so a preprinted title would read sideways. Use a blank front and print or write the title in a portrait layout.
How does the visitor wear it?
The back is clip-on, so it attaches with a standard badge clip and nothing sticks to the visitor's clothing.
Can the badges be reused?
No. The chemical timer is single use. Once a badge is activated it cannot be stopped or reset.
Do temperature or humidity affect the timer?
Yes. The badge uses a chemical timer, so warm or humid conditions make it run somewhat faster and cool, dry conditions slow it down. Store unused badge backs in a cool, dry place.
What does box of 1,000 mean?
Ordering a quantity of 1 means you receive one box of 1,000 badge backs.
Are these badges in stock?
Most TEMPbadge items on our site ship shortly after the order is placed. However, many items are made to order by the factory and typically take about 8 weeks, because the chemical timer performs best when fresh. Made-to-order items are marked on the product page. Contact us for current lead times.
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