Fellowes Thermal Binding Machine, Helios 30 (5219301)
Key features
- •Ideal for medium duty thermal binding projects or desktop use
- •Binds up to 300 sheets
- •1-3 minute thermal binding cycle with 4-minute heat-up time
- •HeatShield safety barrier prevents accidental contact with the heating plate
- •Manual document measure and LED control panel ensure ease of use
BrandFellowes
CategoryBinding Machines
SizeHelios 30
ColorCharcoal Metallic/Silver
Warranty2 Year Warranty
Fellowes Thermal Binding Machine, Helios 30 (5219301)
List Price: $312.40$281.16DEALYou Save: $31.24 (10%)
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Customer Reviews
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Must have for the office
JUJUMOM✓ Verified Purchase•April 7, 2018
Great solution for bonding our office employee handbook and safety policy!
A great item, but pay attention to what you use with it
James R. Davis✓ Verified Purchase•May 3, 2017
OK, review time...I have only been using this binder off-and-on for a few short weeks now. And I have only used it to bind about 10 or 12 projects so far. But I have learned a few things while using it that I think are important.
1. The machine is only as good as the materials you use in it.
2. That burning smell goes away after a few uses...or maybe your nose just adapts to it.
3. Reading the directions every time you use the device will cut down on mistakes. There are only 5 steps. Pay attention to them.
4. Go back and re-read #1. That is the most important thing I can tell you.
This machine is great. It does exactly what it is supposed to do. It is simple to use. Follow the steps each time and it will work. Having said that, pay close attention to what you use in it. Does this impact the review for this machine? Absolutely not. But I think you should know about it when purchasing this equipment. I use the Fellowes binding supplies as well as others that work for this sort of machine. Regardless of supplies, I recommend purchasing a good stapler that will staple through the amount of paper you are binding. I staple AND bind using the machine and that makes all the difference in the world. Otherwise I personally feel that the glue might not hold as well as I would like - and that is NOT a failing of this machine by any means. The binding machine does exactly what it is supposed to do, and does it well. But if you make a cake using subpar ingredients and then bake it, do you blame the oven when it comes out bad?
1. The machine is only as good as the materials you use in it.
2. That burning smell goes away after a few uses...or maybe your nose just adapts to it.
3. Reading the directions every time you use the device will cut down on mistakes. There are only 5 steps. Pay attention to them.
4. Go back and re-read #1. That is the most important thing I can tell you.
This machine is great. It does exactly what it is supposed to do. It is simple to use. Follow the steps each time and it will work. Having said that, pay close attention to what you use in it. Does this impact the review for this machine? Absolutely not. But I think you should know about it when purchasing this equipment. I use the Fellowes binding supplies as well as others that work for this sort of machine. Regardless of supplies, I recommend purchasing a good stapler that will staple through the amount of paper you are binding. I staple AND bind using the machine and that makes all the difference in the world. Otherwise I personally feel that the glue might not hold as well as I would like - and that is NOT a failing of this machine by any means. The binding machine does exactly what it is supposed to do, and does it well. But if you make a cake using subpar ingredients and then bake it, do you blame the oven when it comes out bad?
Great for art projects!
Avalene✓ Verified Purchase•March 16, 2017
I love this machine! It's affordable, super easy to use, works like a dream, and has absolutely zero drawbacks. I make handmade books and journals, and needed an alternative to hand-sewn signatures. This machine completely cuts out the tedious part of the binding process, allowing me to fully focus on the art, rather than the technical aspects of my hobby. Great product!
Binding works pretty well, but I have trouble with some vinyl ...
Semper Vaporo✓ Verified Purchase•February 12, 2017
Binding works pretty well, but I have trouble with some vinyl binders getting the first and last couple of pages to seat against the spine if I am pushing the upper limit of the number of pages the binders are designed to hold... the sheets catch on the thin glue strips just to the side of the spine and won't go deeper into the spine. I have used several sizes of vinyl binders and just the glue strips with my own covers. Easy to use and works pretty well both ways.
Great Small Biz Solution
jay montgomery✓ Verified Purchase•November 3, 2016
Love this machine! Works perfectly. It took 3-4 trials to learn how to position the book and for how long to let it heat. But the end result is a great looking professional presentation. Certainly better than buying cheesy binders at staples. We use two types of binders - hard cover and poly. Machine does a great job either way
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