Retractable Badge Reels
Round Plastic Badge Reel 35 mm
A round plastic badge reel with a 35 mm diameter housing, a 60 cm nylon cord, and a belt clip with a PVC card strap. It is designed for sites where staff wear badges all day and need a lightweight, low-cost solution that stays attached to workwear without adding bulk. The plastic housing is durable enough for daily use, the cord retracts automatically, and the PVC strap holds a standard slotted card without a punch tool.
- 35 mm round housing fits standard badge holders and fits in small pockets
- 60 cm cord reaches a desk-height card reader without unclipping the reel
- Belt clip and PVC strap ship fitted, so no assembly is needed on arrival
- Packed 50 per inner box and 500 per carton, which simplifies site-by-site allocation
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 | 35 mm diameter |
|---|---|
| Cord Length | 60 cm |
| Fittings | Belt clip, PVC strap |
| Inner Box | 50 pieces |
| Export Carton | 500 pieces |
| Individual Packing | One piece per poly bag |
Key Benefits
- 35 mm round housing fits standard badge holders and fits in small pockets
- 60 cm cord reaches a desk-height card reader without unclipping the reel
- Belt clip and PVC strap ship fitted, so no assembly is needed on arrival
- Packed 50 per inner box and 500 per carton, which simplifies site-by-site allocation
- Low-cost option for high-volume orders where metal is not required
Application Scenarios
- Staff and visitor ID badges at office entrances and reception desks
- Access cards in retail stores and warehouse sites where badges are used multiple times a day
- Conference delegate badges at events with thousands of attendees
- Membership cards at fitness centres and community centres
- Temporary site passes for contractors and visitors at construction or industrial sites
Who It Is For
- Promotional product distributors sourcing low-cost branded badge reels
- Corporate gift importers needing bulk quantities for employee swag
- Badge and lanyard wholesalers adding a plastic option to a metal range
- Event organisers issuing thousands of temporary badges at once
- Retail chains distributing branded carry accessories with their logo
Problems It Solves
- Plastic reels that crack at the clip after a few weeks of daily use
- Short cords that require unclipping the badge at every reader
- Loose components that force the badge office to assemble clip and strap by hand
- Mixed carton counts that make allocation across multiple sites slow
- High cost of metal reels when a plastic option is sufficient for the use case
Technical Features
- Round plastic housing with a 35 mm diameter and a flat face for logo application
- Retracting nylon cord with a spring return, cord length 60 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 plastic reel family
Materials
- Plastic housing
- Nylon retracting cord
- PVC card strap
- Metal belt clip
Manufacturing Process
- Injection moulding of the plastic housing
- Surface finishing of the housing face and recess
- Logo application into the housing face
- Reel and cord assembly with spring return
- Clip and strap fitting
- Poly bagging, inner boxing at 50 and carton packing at 500
Quality Control
- Retraction and spring return checked on assembled reels
- Clip retention checked before packing
- Housing diameter checked against the 35 mm drawing
- Cord length measured to 60 cm
- Carton counts verified at 50 per inner box and 500 per carton
Customisation Options
- Customer logo applied on the housing face
- Housing colour selected from the ELEVATE plastic 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
| Round metal badge reel | Lighter and cheaper per piece, but less durable in high-abuse environments |
|---|---|
| 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 badge reel | Smaller print area, but the round face suits circular logos and brand marks better than a square |
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 60 cm, long enough to reach a desk-height or waist-height reader without unclipping the reel.
How big is the housing?
The housing is 35 mm in diameter, round, and has a flat face for logo application.
How are the reels packed for export?
One piece per poly bag, 50 pieces per inner box, and 500 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 no assembly is needed on arrival.
Can we put our own logo on it?
Yes. The logo is applied on the housing face. Send artwork by email or WhatsApp and we will confirm how it fits the 35 mm round face.
Can we mix this reel with other ELEVATE reels in one order?
Yes. The plastic and metal reels share fittings such as the belt clip and PVC strap, so a mixed order can keep one fitting specification.
Quote On The Round Plastic Badge Reel 35 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.