Hardware & Parts
Badge reel
A retractable clip that holds an ID badge and lets the wearer extend it to a reader.
Badge reels keep credentials handy and reduce wear by letting users tap or swipe without unclipping the card.
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A badge reel clips to clothing and lets the wearer pull the card out to a reader, then retract it, reducing wear and keeping the credential handy. Paired with a slot-punched card or a holder, it is the standard way to wear a tap-in badge.
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