Badge reels for staff who scan in all day
A badge reel is the right call when a card gets pulled to a reader several times a shift. Standard reels give about 24 to 34 inches of cord and handle office and clinic use. Heavy duty reels with a reinforced cord are the ones that survive a warehouse or a hospital floor for more than a year.
| Cord length | 24 to 34 inches typical |
|---|---|
| Attachments | Belt clip, swivel clip, carabiner |
| Card fitting | Vinyl strap or slide clip |
| Custom faces | Logo printed on the reel face |
| Minimum | No minimum |
Where reels fail
Reels die two ways: the cord frays where it exits the housing, and the vinyl strap tears at the slot. Both happen faster with a heavy rigid holder on the end. If your staff carry two cards in a dual holder, buy the heavy duty reel and stop replacing the cheap one every quarter.
Reel, lanyard or clip
Use a reel when the badge has to reach a reader. Use a lanyard when it mostly has to be seen. Use a clip when neither applies and the badge just needs to stay on a pocket. Plenty of hospitals run all three, because roles are different.
Custom printed reel faces
A printed reel face is cheap branding for events and hospital systems, and it makes lost reels findable. Send the same vector logo used on the badge and it gets sized for the round face on the proof.
Volume pricing
Tiers shown are for badge accessories, magnets and pins. Price drops automatically at each break, no negotiation needed.
| Quantity | List | Per pack of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Any quantity | $1.72 | $1.50 |
Save 15%Sale price shown. List price is $1.72 per pack of 5.
Common questions
How long is a standard badge reel cord?
Most standard reels extend 24 to 34 inches, which is enough to reach a wall reader without unclipping.
Are heavy duty reels worth it?
If the badge gets pulled more than a few times an hour or carries two cards, yes. Standard reels wear at the cord exit under that load.
Can reels be printed with a logo?
Yes, the round face can be printed. Send vector artwork and it is proofed before production.
Products that fit this job
Badge Accessories, Magnets and Pins
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as low as $9.99 per badge at 1,001+
How ordering works
Every order follows the same five steps, whether it is one badge or five thousand.
- 1
Select Style
Pick a badge family, size and shape from the catalog.
- 2
Upload Logo
Drop in your artwork. File cleanup is included free.
- 3
Add Names
Type one name or paste a spreadsheet of five hundred.
- 4
Verify Proof
Approve a digital proof before anything goes to production.
- 5
Fast Delivery
Ships in 5-8 business days, or 1-3 business days with rush.
Built in our own Florida plant
Badges are produced and shipped from Cooper City, Florida, so proofs, reprints and rush jobs never leave our building.
- Scratch-resistant printed and anodized surfaces
- Strong magnetic fasteners that do not pierce clothing
- Full-color digital printing at no extra charge
- Precision laser engraving on metal products
- Manufactured in the USA in Cooper City, Florida
- No setup fees, no art fees and no minimum order
Ready to design your badges?
Use the online designer to build your badge, or send us your list and we will quote it today.