Hey guys, this is Mike from Specialist ID! I wanted to let you know that we’ve recently stocked up on some legendary T-Reign Outdoor Retractable Gear Tethers, and we are really excited about this product because it is manufactured in the USA by the originator of the self retracting gear holder. These Retractable Gear Holders were specifically designed to help you explore the wilderness’s of the world while keeping your gear right where you need it, when you need it most. We currently stock six different products from “The Outdoor Series”, with three different attachment types, under two different categories of strength; Original and Heavy Duty. Read the rest of this entry »

Key-Bak Retractable Key Rings, (available online starting as low as 8.99 online)

If you are like most people you have on one (or several) occasions lost your keys. There are little things that you can find more inconveniencing than looking around to realize that your keys are nowhere to be found. You pat your pockets, no luck. Check your purse, no luck finding them there either. You don’t remember going into the refrigerator at any point but you take a look there too just for good measure, still nothing. By this time you’re fed up and it’s likely that you’re running late. You take a moment to regroup so that you may re-track your steps. Feels like you’re getting somewhere but when you look in the last place that you thought they likely could have been you still come up short. You give up. If you, like most people, are currently on the go, pausing for a key search simply does not fit into your schedule. You are looking for convenience in all things and the placement of your keys is no exception. You think to yourself that there must be a way to avoid key loss hassle in the near future, and there is with Key-Bak Retractable Key Rings! Read the rest of this entry »

Specialist ID is happy to announce that we now carry the entire line of Key-Bak Retractable Key Chains, Reels and Badge Holders.  Throughout the next days and weeks to come, we will be adding more and more of the best US made Key-Back self retracting reels available.  We will be offering competitive pricing and no minimum orders on all of our top selling Key-Bak products.

The original Key-Bak self retracting reel was made in 1948 by West Coast Chain Manufacturing Co.’s founder, W.R. Lummis.  He was working on the Pacific Electric Railway in L.A. when he saw co-workers injured by having their keys caught by moving trains.  He had an idea to keep the keys retracted safely by the wearers side, and this idea turned into the Key-Bak Retractable Key Reel!

All of our Key-Bak Retractable Reels are proudly made in the USA.  High quality, rugged construction is the major underlying theme behind all of the Key-Bak products.  The products really cater to professionals, in the following fields:  Law enforcement/security, medical, maintenance/construction and welding, sporting and outdoors, hardware, and high volume casinos, hotels/restaurants and companies that value American craftsmanship and quality over inexpensive imports. Read the rest of this entry »

Our badge reel with steel cord is now in stock and available online with no minimum order.

Badge reels are a popular way to attach your ID badge and keep your card handy. They’re versatile, and fit nicely with the steel belt clip, and they’re practical, allowing you to present or swipe your ID and have it retract back into place.

The cord on standard ID badge reels in heavy duty applications can become worn and broken.  The result may even be a lost or misplaced ID card; while the badge reel is out of commission, you will be forced to carry your ID in a way that is out of rhythm with your natural habit.

Specialist ID has a solution for frequent users of their badge reels, who worry that the cord may break. It’s a badge reel with a steel cord. The strong steel cord will not break under the same pressures that would cause a nylon cord to snap. Most of our heavy duty badge reels are rated for 10,000 pulls, making them indispensible in heavy-duty application, or for everyday use in the office. The reel action is smooth, and no catching will occur on the reel with the steel heavy-duty metal wire. Nor will breakage occur with the reinforced vinyl strap and belt clip. Most models come available with either a vinyl strap and belt clip, or a link chain key ring and belt clip. Read the rest of this entry »

Heavy duty badge reels are ideal for heavy industry jobs such as construction, factory manufacturing, warehouse jobs, and other highly physical occupations. You’ll want a reel that can stand up to that kind of work, and something that won’t get caught on heavy machinery or damaged from a bit of rough wear and tear. While some heavy duty styles may be bulkier or heavier to carry, it is worth it because they are designed to withstand rugged jobs and can also withstand being pulled many times a day.

The use of identification badges is becoming more and more widespread, due to better security procedures in top companies. Technology has granted businesses the ability to keep timekeeping records through an electronic system instead of outdated cards or paper, and tight security is often achieved with the method of swiping or scanning ID badges. However, ID badges can easily become lost with the use of standard clips. Many people clip them onto their shirts or slip them into their pockets, where they can easily fall out or be left on an article of clothing. Over the neck lanyards can be a distraction, causing the badge to become tangled, constantly turn around backwards, or become caught on a piece of dangerous equipment. Read the rest of this entry »