The General Binding Corporation, GBC, is known
for high quality binding machines, shredders, and laminators. Their line of Badgemates provides a selection of ID making items as
well as various holders. Here is a look at this ID accessory line of
products.
The General Binding Corporation, GBC, is
known for high quality binding machines, shredders, and laminators.
However, their superior craftsmanship is also applied to ID badges and
supplies. Their line of Badgemates provides a selection of ID making
items as well as various holders. Here is a look at this ID accessory
line of products.
Holders. GBC Badgemates offers two different
holders, one designed for credentials and one designed for ID badges.
Both are designed to display items up to 4" by 3". The credential
holder offers a transparent front for a clear view of IDs or other
documents and a zippered pocket on the back for convenient extra
storage. The integrated lanyard adjusts for comfort and allows you to
carry all your credentials hands free. The ID badge holders are made
from clear vinyl and can be used with any lanyard, neck chain, or badge
reel. Badge holders come in both horizontal and vertical orientations.
A kit is available that includes everything you need to make 15
customized horizontal badges, including holders, lanyards, clips, and
inserts.
Lanyards. These are one of the
most popular ways to show name tags and ID badges. Breakaway lanyards
are perfect for any business worried about safety. If the cord or card
gets caught, it will come apart from the other half, preventing the
wearer from injury. They are great for use around machinery as well as
in schools, daycares, and hospitals where someone may grab onto a
hanging ID. Round lanyards are an economical, basic solution made from
woven nylon. They can be used to hold IDs, keys, flash drives or
anything else you need to keep track of. Both types of lanyard come in
a variety of colors and your choice of either a swivel hook or bulldog
clip.
Beaded metal neck chains offer a
sturdy way to wear your ID. The nickel plated steel offers a shiny
flash to your look. If you want to wear this chain without the need of
a bulky card holder, you may be interested in a vinyl neck chain
adapter. This small piece allows you to attach a slot punched card
directly to the 35 inch chain.
Badge
Reels. Badge reels are a convenient way to securely store items close
to you while still keeping them accessible. They feature a retractable
three foot cord and a variety of colors. The Carabiner style features a
miniature version of the popular clip that securely attaches to your
belt look or keys. The regular style utilizes a strap clip to attach.
Card
holders. At the end of lanyards and badge reels used for ID badges
you'll find a card holder to contain the ID. Clear half card holders
are ideal for attaching to a lanyard while keeping the magnetic strip
completely accessible and have both slot and hole punches for versatile
use. Convertible card holders are also designed for using magnetic
strips and provide use with unpunched cards. They can be used with a
lanyard or clipped onto clothing. The GBC Gripper 30 card holder offers
a molded plastic outer layer with a silicone inner piece. They are
smaller than other holders and can be used with any lanyard, clip, or
badge reel.
GBC also offers a badge
laminator kit. This is a great way to get started making IDs or name
cards. It includes a small, badge laminator, five horizontal ID badge
pouches and five lanyards. It is small and portable for convenient use
wherever you need it.
Any of these holders, lanyards, or badge reels offer a
convenient way to keep your ID badge, name tag, or key cards close at
hand. They can also be used as a key ring or USB holder. Check them out
today to see if they might be right for your organization.
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