Retractable Badge Reels
Round Metal Retractable Badge Reel 40 mm
A round zinc alloy badge reel with a 40 mm outer diameter housing, a 33 mm recess for logo application, and an 80 cm retracting nylon cord. It is designed for sites where staff wear badges all day and plastic reels fail: the metal body resists cracking at the clip, the PVC strap holds a slotted ID card without a punch tool, and the belt clip is fitted before packing so no assembly is needed upon arrival.
- Round zinc alloy housing resists cracking at the clip after repeated daily use
- 80 cm cord reaches a chest-height or desk-height card reader without unclipping
- 33 mm recess provides a large print area suitable for logos and text
- Belt clip and PVC strap are fitted before packing, so no assembly is required
Get Pricing And Print Area Confirmation
Send the quantity and your artwork. We confirm how the logo fits this model's recess before anything is tooled.
Specifications
Taken from the published product record. Nothing is estimated.
| Housing Size | 40 mm outer diameter |
|---|---|
| Printable Recess | 33 mm diameter |
| Cord Length | 80 cm |
| Fittings | Belt clip, PVC strap |
| Inner Box | 30 pieces |
| Export Carton | 300 pieces |
| Individual Packing | One piece per poly bag |
Key Benefits
- Round zinc alloy housing resists cracking at the clip after repeated daily use
- 80 cm cord reaches a chest-height or desk-height card reader without unclipping
- 33 mm recess provides a large print area suitable for logos and text
- Belt clip and PVC strap are fitted before packing, so no assembly is required
- Packed 300 per export carton, 30 per inner box, and one piece per poly bag for consistent allocation
Application Scenarios
- Staff and contractor ID badges at manufacturing plants and logistics sites
- Access cards in hospitals, clinics and laboratories where the card is read multiple times per shift
- Delegate badges at trade fairs and multi-day conferences
- Membership and locker cards at gyms and leisure centres
- Transit and site passes that must stay attached to workwear
Who It Is For
- Promotional product distributors quoting branded ID accessories for corporate accounts
- Badge and lanyard wholesalers who need a metal option alongside a plastic range
- Facility and security teams reordering reels that keep failing in the field
- Event organisers issuing several thousand delegate badges at once
Problems It Solves
- Plastic reel bodies that split at the clip after a few weeks of daily use
- Short cords that force staff to unclip the badge at every reader
- Print areas too small or the wrong shape for the customer logo
- Loose components that force the badge office to assemble clip and strap by hand
- Mixed carton counts that make allocation across multiple sites slow
Technical Features
- Round zinc alloy housing with a 40 mm outer diameter and a 33 mm recessed face for logo application
- Retracting nylon cord with a spring return, cord length 80 cm
- Metal belt clip fitted to the back of the housing
- PVC strap with a snap stud for slotted ID cards
- Colour options across the ELEVATE metal reel family
Materials
- Zinc alloy housing
- Nylon retracting cord
- PVC card strap
- Metal belt clip
Manufacturing Process
- Die casting of the zinc alloy housing
- Surface finishing of the housing face and recess
- Logo application into the 33 mm recess
- Reel and cord assembly with spring return
- Clip and strap fitting
- Poly bagging, inner boxing at 30 and carton packing at 300
Quality Control
- Retraction and spring return checked on assembled reels
- Clip retention checked before packing
- Recess and housing dimensions checked against the 40 mm outer diameter and 33 mm recess drawing
- Carton counts verified at 30 per inner box and 300 per carton
Customisation Options
- Customer logo applied in the 33 mm recess
- Housing colour selected from the ELEVATE metal reel range
- Cord length matched to other reels in the same order where the family allows it
- Strap or clip fitting swapped for another fitting used across the ELEVATE reel range
- Poly bag and inner box marking on request
Compared With The Alternatives
| Plastic round badge reel | More durable in high-use environments, but costs more per piece |
|---|---|
| Fixed lanyard with card holder | Costs more than a plain lanyard, but the card reaches the reader without lifting it over the head |
| Square metal reel 32 mm | Larger print area, but the round shape suits circular logos better than a square recess |
Use Guide
- Clip the reel to a belt, waistband or pocket edge with the metal belt clip
- Push the slotted ID card onto the PVC strap and close the snap stud
- Pull the card to the reader and release to let the cord retract
- Keep the cord clear of moving machinery when working on the line
- Replace the strap rather than the reel if the card slot wears
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the cord on this badge reel?
The cord is 80 cm, long enough to reach a chest-height or desk-height reader without unclipping the reel.
How big is the print area?
The recessed face is 33 mm in diameter, and the housing itself is 40 mm in outer diameter.
How are the reels packed for export?
One piece per poly bag, 30 pieces per inner box and 300 pieces per export carton.
Does the reel come with a clip and a card strap?
Yes. The belt clip and the PVC card strap are fitted before packing, so nothing is assembled on arrival.
Can we put our own logo on it?
Yes. The logo is applied in the 33 mm recess. Send artwork by email or WhatsApp and we will confirm how it fits the round face.
Can we mix this reel with other ELEVATE reels in one order?
Yes. The metal and plastic reels share fittings such as the belt clip and PVC strap, so a mixed order can keep one fitting specification.
Quote On The Round Metal Retractable Badge Reel 40 mm
Tell us the quantity, the colour and whether your logo goes on the face. We reply with pricing and the carton quantities for your allocation.