Badge Reels in Focus

Badge reel is use to hook securely an identification card to a card holder's clothing. A retractable cord can be used to pull the card away from its case to use as needed. The internal spring retracts the card when the card is no longer needed and it retracts back into place for secure wearing.

A badge reel is an appropriate badge holder for organizations that require the card to be scanned to obtain building and network access to secured organizational buildings and room. The access control system will deny access to those card holders who do not have authorization to enter the secure area at that exact time frame. The access system works beautifully with organizations who keep the access system updated with correct card holder information and when employees are required to carry their ID with them while at work. HID prox cards are one popular card that works with access systems.

Contractors, visitors and employees who need access, need to have easy ways to locate and scan their badges. Readers are often located close to the door that needs to be entered. The card holder needs to be able to access their proximity card so that can quickly scan their card for entrance. The retractable badge reel is often the perfect solution as the badge can be scanned and then released allowing the reel to retract the cord which pulls the card back in place.

Badge reels come in various sizes and shapes. The designs range from heavy duty badge reels that stand up to rough environments to economy badge reels that work for office environments. You will find some badge reels that attach to lanyards for a different look. Various plastics and colors are available to match a specific company color or stylish look.

There is customization features available for badge reels. The custom badge reel is an excellent way to promote a product or company. Reels can be customized with text or a corporate logo. By passing reels out at trade shows and to potential customers, product branding is easily provided with a useful, fun giveaway.

Using a badge reel makes it possible to locate ID cards with ease and provides a secure means of badge retention. Badge reels are useful in many applications.