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What is the Difference Between TAB-Expiring Badges and FULL-Expiring Badges?

Last updated: September 3, 2024
What is the difference between TAB-Expiring Badges and FULL-Expiring Badges?

The TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge

TAB-Expiring Visitor Badges are valid today, void tomorrow

The TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge is the world’s most efficient expiring badge solution. It’s called “TAB-Expiring” because the expiration components are part of the tab attached to the self-adhesive badge.

Unlike traditional time-expiring badges that require assembly of multiple pieces, this patented one-piece design makes activation virtually foolproof. Available for both manual and electronic visitor management systems, the TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge guarantees proper activation, every time and saves time at the front desk too!

See our list of printers and visitor management systems that TAB-Expiring Badges are compatible with.

How it works

TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge unactivated

After the visitor’s information is printed or written onto the badge, it’s peeled from the liner, and the tab is folded behind the badge.

TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge being activated

This is all it takes to activate the color-changing chemistry…guaranteed! Overnight, a “VOID” image appears on the badge, discouraging reuse by visitors who have left.

TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge expired

The TAB-Expiring Visitor Badge always lets you know who has permission to be in your facility and who doesn’t, because security is built right in.

The FULL-Expiring Visitor Badge

FULL-Expiring Visitor Badges are valid today, void tomorrow

The FULL-Expiring Visitor Badge is your most visible expiring badge solution because the entire visitor badge changes color. Overnight, an expired image is revealed that covers the entire face of the badge. It can be seen from a distance and easily identifies any visitor trying to re-use the visitor badge the next day or at any time in the future.

Like all of our time-expiring visitor badges, the FULL-Expiring Visitor Badge is available for both manual and electronic use, quickly integrating into any facility’s current visitor management system.

See our list of printers and visitor management systems that FULL-Expiring Badges are compatible with.

How it works

Once printed or filled out, simply peel the white front piece from its liner.

FULL-Expiring Visitor Badge being activated

Next, stick it on top of the red back piece to activate a tamperproof expiration process…

… and it’s ready to wear…

FULL-Expiring Visitor Badge expired

…until it becomes VOID the next day.

The FULL-Expiring Visitor Pass is also versatile. You have your choice of three convenient ways for your visitors to wear the badge. Visitors can stick-it (use of the adhesive badge on its own) … clip-it (using a plastic clip) … or hang it with a lanyard.

Visitor Badge Accessories       Lanyards

The FULL-Expiring Visitor Badge is your high-visibility solution to help identify your visitors and keep your facility safe and secure.

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Paul Kazlauskas

Paul joined Threshold in 2001 after graduating from Bryant University. After a few years in the Sales Department, Paul transitioned to the Marketing Team in 2005. Over the years, Paul has worked on developing & launching new products, been the designer of customer communication emails, and launched numerous web sites for the Threshold product line. Since 2011, Paul Kazlauskas has been deeply involved in the security and visitor management industry, writing extensively about emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices that shape the field. In addition to his editorial experience, he actively represents his organization at major security trade shows and in-person events, where he connects with industry leaders, explores innovative solutions, and strengthens relationships with customers. His work reflects a hands-on understanding of both the business and technical sides of the industry, earned through years of direct engagement and thought leadership within the security community. A native of Connecticut, Paul enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking, golfing & hiking, as well as spending time with his son and coaching his soccer and baseball teams.
Picture of Paul Kazlauskas

Paul Kazlauskas

Paul joined Threshold in 2001 after graduating from Bryant University. After a few years in the Sales Department, Paul transitioned to the Marketing Team in 2005. Over the years, Paul has worked on developing & launching new products, been the designer of customer communication emails, and launched numerous web sites for the Threshold product line. Since 2011, Paul Kazlauskas has been deeply involved in the security and visitor management industry, writing extensively about emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices that shape the field. In addition to his editorial experience, he actively represents his organization at major security trade shows and in-person events, where he connects with industry leaders, explores innovative solutions, and strengthens relationships with customers. His work reflects a hands-on understanding of both the business and technical sides of the industry, earned through years of direct engagement and thought leadership within the security community. A native of Connecticut, Paul enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking, golfing & hiking, as well as spending time with his son and coaching his soccer and baseball teams.

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Sheryl Kantor

Financial Analyst

Sheryl joined Threshold in April 2025. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Central CT State University in 2001 and went on to build a career spanning more than 20 years in regulated private water utilities. While Threshold operates in a very different industry, Sheryl brings extensive financial expertise and a strong foundation in regulatory environments. In her role, she is responsible for all accounting functions at Threshold, including the preparation of monthly financial statements, corporate reporting, cost analysis and the development of annual budgets. She also oversees the finance department, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic financial management across the organization.

Sheryl enjoys spending quality time with her sons and her dog, Ozzy. She has a passion for cooking and baking, and loves attending country music concerts whenever she gets the chance. In her free time, she’s happiest outdoors – whether that’s hiking scenic trails or relaxing by a cozy fire.

Stacy Keefer

Production Manager

Stacy Keefer is a results-driven operations and production professional with over 25 years of experience improving workflows, managing production schedules, and supporting business growth. She is known for streamlining processes, coordinating with vendors, and delivering projects efficiently and on spec. Stacy brings a practical, hands-on approach to solving operational challenges and driving performance across teams.

When not working, she can be found fishing, hiking, or enjoying a round of disc golf.

Aris DiGiulio

Senior Product Manager

Aris DiGiulio joined Threshold as Senior Product Manager in 2024, bringing more than a decade of diverse experience in brand management, new product development, consulting and entrepreneurship. In this role, Aris leads the Product team in all innovation efforts while supervising management of the existing product portfolio. He also directs the support and development team for eVisitor, Threshold’s successful proprietary visitor management software used by organizations to streamline access management.

With prior experience at large global organizations including Diageo, Schick and Kobrand Corporation, Aris is focused on driving innovation while maintaining a high level of product quality and customer support that defines the Threshold organization. This has resulted in multiple new products and software enhancements that have delivered solutions and improved experiences for businesses, visitors, contractors and employees.

Aris earned his bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University and an MBA from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. He resides in Fairfield, Connecticut and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Noel Turner

Director of Sales and Marketing

Noel Turner is a seasoned veteran in the visitor management marketplace. She is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing for Threshold Visitor Systems, an Avery Products Company. Her employment there spans twenty years, the last eight in her current position.

Her degree in communications and her industry experience have served her well in leadership roles with the ASIS and ISDA (Identification Security Dealers Association), leading national trade organizations in the security marketplace. She’s an industry expert in bringing together businesses, which collectively and efficiently solve the end user’s visitor security issues and problems with the appropriate level of sophistication, technology and cost.

In her free time, Noel loves to go camping and spend time with her dog.

Suzanne Corcoran

General Manager

Suzanne Corcoran joined Threshold in 2001 after a career in network radio sales and promotion. Starting in Sales, she quickly became part of a new Product Development team, using her marketing and project management skills to help create and launch the original Visitor Badge product line.

Over the years, she has added various management responsibilities from Production to Finance, leading to her current role as General Manager. Suzanne and the Threshold leadership team are dedicated to growth via new product development, enhanced web and digital marketing, high quality propriety products and superior service to customers and partners alike, all while fostering a collaborative and rewarding workplace culture.

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The Red Flag feature has been improved! Now you can set your system to not print a badge for any visitor record that has been previously marked with a Red Flag. The attendant will be prompted to redirect the visitor according to your security protocol.

Special New Feature: Red Flag, No Badge

Flag alertsIt’s easy and free to activate this feature. Simply call us and ask for “Red Flag, No Badge” to be turned on. Once it’s on, the above pop-up will come up when a red flagged visitor comes back. No badge will print and the attendant will need to follow the facility’s policy for handling red flagged visitors.

The flags and notes only show to the desk attendant, not the visitor. 

Please contact eVisitor Support with any questions on how to use Flags in your system. 

If you have seen a special offer in our advertising, mailings, or emails, this is the area to enter the Promo Code to receive that offer. After you’ve entered the Promo Code, click “Update cart” for the code to take effect. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-243-1969.