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Product Description
The key retractor that got KEY-BAK started in 1948, the Original Series retractable key chain is a heavy duty key reel that is guaranteed to outlast the competition. The Original Series retractable key chain is popular because of its vintage look and the flexibility of customizing the reel to your specifications. Choose either the retractable 24" vintage steel chain or the retractable cord made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber. Next, choose between a classic cold-rolled steel chrome plated front or a more inconspicuous black vinyl cover. Lastly, choose how you'd like to secure the key reel to your side, with either a stationary steel belt clip, a steel belt loop, removable rotating belt clip or a leather duty belt loop. Although it is often copied, there has still never been another retractable key reel that matches the quality, durability or versatility of the Original KEY-BAK Retractable Key Chain.
Features and Benefits
- Lasts up to 10x longer and protected by a 1-Year warranty
- Made in the USA with globally sourced materials.
- Produce 90% less waste than disposable reels, keychains, and tethers
- Stainless Steel Spring is housed in a 2" durable stainless steel case
- 1.25" Zinc-plated, spring-tempered steel, corrosion resistant split ring
- Available with steel belt clip, steel belt loop, rotating belt clip or leather duty belt loop
- Backed by a Lifetime Service Policy
Retraction forces
- Standard Duty Stainless Chain retraction force holds up to 6 oz. and has a 24" reach
- Heavy Duty Cord retraction force holds up to 8 oz. and has a 48" reach
- Super Duty Cord retraction force holds up to 13 oz. and has a 36" reach
- Xtreme Duty Cord retraction force holds up to 20 oz. and has a 28" reach
CHROME or black FINISH
The KEY-BAK Original Series retractable key chain comes in two colors. Choose between a classic cold-rolled steel chrome plated front or a more inconspicuous black vinyl cover.
DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber CORD
Our heavy duty, super duty and xtreme duty Original Series reels come in 48", 36" or 28" lengths respectively and have a retractable cord made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber which has an 80 lb. minimum breaking strength.
STAINLESS steel chain
The retractable 24" vintage steel chain option on the Original Series retractable key chain hasn't changed in over 70 years and every link is still made on the same machines.
STEEL BELT CLIP OR BELT LOOP
The Original Series retractable key holder has two stainless steel attachment options. The stainless steel belt clip is 2" long and easily clips onto most belts. The stainless steel belt loop option allows belts 1.75" wide and up to 3/16" thick to fit through the loop to secure the reel to your hip.
REMOVABLE ROTATING BELT CLIP
The removable rotating belt clip on the Original Series retractable key chain is a two piece clip that allows you to remove the retractable key reel without taking the clip off your side. Simply give the reel a quarter turn in either direction and lift up, the reel will lift off while leaving the clip securely at your side.
DUTY BELT LEATHER LOOP
The leather loop attachment option on the Original series retractable key reel is specifically designed to accommodate 2 1/4" Duty Belts commonly used in Law Enforcement and Security. The leather loop option is only available with a vinyl black front.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How long does thE ORIGINAL SERIES reach?
The Original Series Retractable Key Holder has 4 different retractable cord lengths available. The stainless steel chain has a 24" reach and can hold up to 6 oz., the Heavy Duty option has a 48" reach and can hold up to 8 oz., the Standard Duty option has a 36" reach and can hold up to 13 oz. and the Xtreme Duty option has a 28" reach and can hold up to 20 oz.
What is the retractable cord ON THE ORIGINAL made out of?
The Original Series Retractable Key Holder has two different retractable cord materials, the 24" vintage steel chain or the retractable cord made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber
How DO YOU ATTACH KEYS TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES ?
Each of our Original Series Retractable Key Holders include a 1.25" Zinc-plated, spring-tempered steel, corrosion resistant split ring.
Is the ORIGINAL SERIES made in the USA?
Original Series Retractable Key Holder is designed and made in the USA with globally sourced materials
at our factory in Ontario, CA.
What is the total length of the ORIGINAL SERIES?
The Original Series is 3.75 inches in length from the top of the reel to the bottom of the split ring. The body of the Original Series is 2" in diameter and thickness varies depending on the attachment chosen.
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
It works every time, like it's supposed to.
My wife needed a badge reel that had enough tension to hold he badge and Vocera without unspooling halfway to her waist. KB did a great job with this product. I will be buying for company again!
I have had this product previously, after several years of use it finally broke down and needed replacing. My company no longer provides this product so I am happy to have found it and it works great.
Excellent Kevlar cord. Far surpasses any product you can buy from a hardware store!
Great, I've had them for years! Great product.
KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black
KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black
I've found that the chain/Kevlar thread tends to last 2-3 years then needs replacing. Key-Bak has been good about replacing the key-chain when this happens at no charge. I ordered the black and they sent me the chrome version. Not a big deal.With all the keys I use daily, I don't know how I'd survive without the Key-Bak.
KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black
Well done
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The SUPER48 Heavy Duty Retractable Keychain was built for rugged use and hard work. The durable black polycarbonate case is impact resistant, and the retractable cord made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber is guaranteed to outlast any other retractable key holders on the market. Attach your keys or small tools to the oversized split ring and secure the clip to your belt. When you need your keys just pull them out, when your done let them go and the built-in tether retracts back into place, secure the ball-joint lock until you need them again. When you need a heavy duty key holder to secure a large number of keys, the SUPER48 Heavy Duty Retractable Keychain your best choice.
Features and Benefits
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- Standard Duty retraction force holds up to 13 oz. and has a 36" reach
- Xtreme Duty retraction force holds up to 20 oz. and has a 28" reach
- Backed by a Lifetime Service Policy
PATENTED BALL-JOINT LOCK
The patented ball-joint lock on the SUPER48 Retractable Heavy Duty Key Holder keeps your keys securely at your side while not in use. Like our other models, the SUPER48 will only retract the amount of weight specified on the retraction force, but the ball-joint will allow you to exceed the retraction force and lock your keys when you're not using them so they don't sag.
HEAVY DUTY ARAMID FIBER CORD
The SUPER48 features a retractable cord, made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber. The SUPER48 comes in 3 different retraction forces, a 48" Kevlar Cord with 8 oz. retraction, a 36" Kevlar Cord with 13 oz. retraction and the 28" Kevlar Cord with 20 oz. of retraction.
BELT CLIP OR LEATHER LOOP
There are two attachments available with the SUPER48. There is a steel belt clip option that fits belts up to 1.8" and locks into a belt loop with the an included pin. There is also our leather duty belt loop option that fits belts up to 2.25" duty belts most common in law enforcement.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How long does thE SUPER48 KEY HOLDER reach?
The SUPER48 comes in 3 different retraction forces, a 48" Kevlar Cord with 8 oz. retraction, a 36" Kevlar Cord with 13 oz. retraction and the 28" Kevlar Cord with 20 oz. of retraction.
What is the retractable cord ON THE SUPER48 made out of?
The SUPER48 features a heavy duty retractable cord, made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber and has an 80 lb. minimum breaking strength.
How DO YOU ATTACH KEYS TO THE SUPER48 KEY HOLDER ?
The SUPER48 has a black oversized 1.5" black split-ring
Is the SUPER48 KEY HOLDER made in the USA?
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What is the Size of the SUPER48?
The SUPER48 Heavy Duty Key Holder is 2.28" wide and 3.4" from the top of the reel to the top of the split ring, the split ring is 1.25" in diameter. The body of the reel is .7" thick.
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
CUSTOM LOGO PRINTING
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- Heavy Duty aramid fiber cord with an 80 lb. minimum breaking strength
- Protected by a 1-Year Limited Warranty and Lifetime Service Policy
- Stainless Steel Spring in a 2" diameter durable polycarbonate housing
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SIDEKICK Twist-Free Carabiner Retractable Keychain and Badge Reel That Holds Up to 5 Keys and ID Badge
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Regular price $ 13.99 Save $ -13.99Product Description
The Sidekick Retractable Keychain & Badge Reel is small but mighty and capable of holding up to 5 keys and a badge, making the Sidekick one of the top selling retractable badge reels among working professionals. Built in the USA with globally sourced materials, the Sidekick has a strong molded black polycarbonate case and a retractable cord made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber. Attach your keys and badge to the twist-free end fitting and secure the carabiner to your belt clip, work vest or backpack. When you need your keys just pull them out, when your done let them go and the built-in tether retracts back into place until you need them again. When you're looking for an all-in-one everyday carry companion to secure your keys and badge the Sidekick is your best option.
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Twist-free end fitting
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KEYS & BADGE companion
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COMMON QUESTIONS
How long does thE SIDEKICK reach?
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What is the retractable cord ON THE SIDEKICK made out of?
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How do you attach the badges to the sidekick?
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Is the sidekick made in the USA?
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What is the total length of the sidekick?
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Works great and heavy duty to last.
This is a solid accessory for something I use every day.
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I have bought retractable lanyards before and they didn't hold up.... but when I found this company, and explained the problems we were having with ours, they recommended these. Huge difference! Never a single problem with any of them now! When we ended up hiring more staff, we didn't bother running to the big box store... we contacted this company once again and ordered more!
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Regular price $ 8.99 Save $ -8.99Product Description
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Features and Benefits
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- Made in the USA with globally sourced materials.
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- 36" retractable military grade type-II braided nylon fiber cord
- Available with belt clip or swivel clip attachment
- Stainless Steel Spring in a 1-1/4” diameter black polycarbonate case
- Standard Duty retraction force holds up to 2 oz. and has a 36" reach
- Backed by a Lifetime Service Policy
STEEL BELT CLIP
The belt clip on the MINI-BAK Retractable Badge Reel is a convenient attachment option for securing the badge reel at your hip on a belt or on your scrubs. It is made of a durable stainless steel that measures 1.25" long and is heat treated for added durability and resistance from bending out of shape.
SWIVEL BULLDOG CLIP
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BRAIDED NYLON CORD
The retractable cord on the MINI-BAK Retractable Badge Holder is made out of military grade type-II braided nylon fiber cord and has been tested to last more than 1-million pulls.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How long does thE MINI-BAK BADGE REEL reach?
The MINI-BAK Retractable Badge Holder holds up to 2 oz. and has a 36" reach.
What is the retractable cord ON THE MINI-BAK BADGE REEL made out of?
The retractable cord on the MINI-BAK Retractable Badge Holder is made out of retractable military grade type-II braided nylon fiber cord.
How DO YOU ATTACH BADGES TO THE MINI-BAK BADGE REEL ?
The MINI-BAK Badge Reel has a Vinyl I.D. Badge Strap. The vinyl i.d. badge fits through an opening commonly found at the top of most i.d. badges snaps closed to secure the badge to the reel. If your i.d. badge does not have an opening to put the vinyl i.d. badge strap through you'll need to use an i.d. badge sleeve to secure your badge to the MINI-BAK Badge Reel.
Is the MINI-BAK BADGE REEL made in the USA?
The MINI-BAK Retractable Badge Holder is designed and made in the USA with globally sourced materials at our factory in Ontario, CA.
What is the total length of the MINI-BAK BADGE REEL?
The MINI-BAK is 3.5 inches in length from the top of the reel to the bottom of the vinyl i.d. badge strap. The body of the MINI-BAK is 1.25 inches in diameter and thickness varies depending on the attachment chosen.
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I bought this for durability as my last reel broke unexpectedly. This came pretty fast in the mail and it's been holding up well.
Works very well and is compact. Wonderful that it’s made in the USA which is the main reason for its purchase.
A representative called me and resolved my issue.
It's a great product and did what was expected, however, we misjudged the weight of the multiple cards cards and badges we wanted to use it for and it did not retract all the way. Definitely not a product issue! We will probably order a more heavy duty one when we know how many badges/IDs will actually have to be carried.
Pull it out. It goes right back in. Out and back in. It goes in and then when you need to use it it pulls out and back in. Each and every single time. Out then in.
Exactly what I wanted and expected...perfect
Great buy, will buy again in the future.
Exactly what I wanted.
Such a small thing, but so important to my daily life. I have bought countless of these in my career, and time and again they last a few months and then break. I could tell on the first pull this one is gonna last longer than a minute!
Hello,
I ordered these badge reels for my girlfriend who is a nurse. They are very high quality and I'm sure they will last for years. I ordered them specifically because they were made in the USA! As an American factory worker I want to thank you for keeping things like these made in this country! The Wuhan Coronavirus has definitely pulled back the curtain and shown just how much out manufacturing capability has been gutted out in the last 40 years and how dependent we are on foreign entities. So thank you again for continuing to make great products in this great country! My girlfriend who uses these badge reels everyday loves them!
James
USA
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It works every time, like it's supposed to.
My wife needed a badge reel that had enough tension to hold he badge and Vocera without unspooling halfway to her waist. KB did a great job with this product. I will be buying for company again!
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KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black
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