Description
The 2120-762X is the most widely used translucent badge reel in healthcare and the go-to blank for badge reel makers on Etsy and TikTok. The 360-degree swivel spring clip attaches to a lapel, uniform, pocket, or bag and stays positioned where you clip it, reducing cord twist and extending reel life.
The 34-inch nylon cord retracts automatically after each use and is rated for 100,000 pulls. The 1-1/4 inch translucent shell is available in six colors for color-coding by department, role, or personal style. It accepts resin, epoxy, vinyl, and adhesive gems cleanly for custom decoration.
For Badge Reel Makers: The shell is ABS plastic with a heat deflection temperature of approximately 220°F. Use cold-cure adhesives (E6000, Loctite, Gorilla Glue) for decorating. Avoid hot glue. Temperatures above 200°F can warp the internal post and jam the cord.
Badge reel makers invest real money and time into every customization. We hold our manufacturer to strict batch consistency standards on the 2120-762X, testing cord retraction, post integrity, and shell tolerances across production runs. When a batch does not meet spec, we push back. That is why this reel has been the go-to blank for crafters and healthcare workers for over a decade, and why buyers keep coming back order after order.
Compatible with slot-punched ID badges, access cards, proximity cards, and keys.
HEAR FROM THE SPECIALISTS
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This is the one. The 2120-762X is the most popular badge reel in healthcare and honestly, it is the blank that the TikTok and Etsy badge reel community built itself on. I have been watching crafters buy these by the hundreds for years. The translucent shell is the whole point -- it takes resin, epoxy, and gems beautifully.
One thing I learned from Brady’s own quality engineer: the shell is ABS plastic with a heat deflection temperature of about 220 degrees. Hot glue can warp the internal post and jam the cord. Use E6000, Loctite, or Gorilla Glue instead. We share this because we want your creations to last. Reach out if you want to talk badges. My brother and I have been giddy about them for over 20 years. It gets lonely sometimes.
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We have sold more of this SKU than anything else in our catalog and my brother and I take that seriously. When the cord does not retract or something fails, we hear about it. We push back on the factory hard. We do not substitute materials, we do not cut costs, and we do not let a bad batch slide. Badge reel makers have poured their heart and resin into every piece they sell. The last thing we want is for a reel to fail after all that work. So we keep the pressure on the factory and we stand behind every badge we sell.
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When hospitals and health systems buy badge reels in bulk, this is almost always the one. It is the standard. Facilities managers know the SKU. Nurses request it by name. That kind of loyalty does not happen with a bad product.
Ordering for a department or facility? Request a sample and I will personally make sure you get exactly what you need. I work with healthcare systems, government agencies, and enterprise teams every day.
