Fellowes Galaxy E Comb Binding Machine (5218301)

by Fellowes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 17.8 x 6.5 inches ; 32 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 60 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0010T21YS
• Item model number: 5218301
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,279 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #19 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Binders & Binding Systems > Binding Machines
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Add a sleek, professional finish to presentations, reference documents, proposals, and more with the Fellowes Galaxy E Electric Large Office Comb Binder. Featuring an easy-to-use, streamlined design, the comb binder allows users to punch and bind in a continuous manner, increasing productivity. The Galaxy E also features a unique, removable binding system that can be operated separately, allowing two people to work at once. The Galaxy E features effortless, electric punching, vertical document loading for accurate punch alignment, and a rotary edge guide to accurately center documents, ensuring all of your large office binding needs are met by one machine.

Galaxy E Electric Comb Binder At a Glance: Designed for daily use in large offices Removable binding system allows two users to use machine simultaneously Electrically punch up to 25 sheets at a time Built-in, mistake-proof tool helps you select the right comb size for your documents Align and center documents with ease Backed by a limited, two-year warranty

Heavy-duty comb binder with electric hole-punching is ideal for frequent use in large offices. View larger.

A unique removable binding system increases productivity. View larger.

Removable Binding System Increases Productivity
The Fellowes Galaxy E's unique, removable binding system allows two people to use the machine simultaneously, getting jobs finished faster. An efficient, user-friendly design allows users to punch and bind in a continuous manner for maximum productivity.

Effortless Electric Punching
The Galaxy E can bind up to 500 sheets with a 2-inch comb. It uses electric punching to effortlessly punch up to 25 sheets at a time.

Vertical Document Loading for Easy Alignment
Using vertical document loading, the Galaxy E is designed to accurately align the punches of every document you bind. A rotary edge guide allows documents to be centered with ease and precision.

Features a storage tray with comb/document measurement device. View larger.

Comb/Document Measurement Device
A built-in, mistake-proof measuring tool helps you select the right comb size for your document. Additionally, you can keep your supplies neatly stored and organized inside the Galaxy E with the internal storage tray. When it's time to clean up, a front-access tray offers easy, mess-free waste disposal.

A binding starter kit is included for 20 documents.

The Fellowes Galaxy E Electric Large Office Comb Binder is backed by a limited, two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Galaxy E Comb Binder, binding starter kit, and instructions.

Consider All The Uses
Business/Office Uses: Presentations Reference documents Training tools Marketing and sales material Client proposals Annual reports Financial reports Menus Brochures Direct mail pieces	School Uses: Text books Study guides Worksheets Reports Art projects Presentations Final exams Calendars	Recreational Uses: Maps Sports rosters and schedules Travel literature Training booklets Practice tips Recipe cards Photographs Certificates Scrapbooking

Choose the Fellowes Comb Binding Machine That's Right For You
Model:	Large Office				Small Office		Personal
	Galaxy E	Galaxy	Quasar E	Quasar	Pulsar E	Pulsar	Star	Starlet
Usage:	Frequent	Frequent	Frequent	Frequent	Moderate	Moderate	Occasional	Occasional
Punching Capacity:	25	25	20	20	15	15	10	7
Binding Capacity:	500 sheets	500 sheets	500 sheets	500 sheets	300 sheets	300 sheets	150 sheets	90 sheets
Vertical Punching:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Releasable Dies:	Yes - 3	Yes - 3	No	No	No	No	No	No
Punching:	Electric	Manual	Electric	Manual	Electric	Manual	Manual	Manual
Binding Element  Selector:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions  (H x W x D):	6.5 x 19.62 x 17.75	6.5 x 20.87 x 17.75	5.12 x 16.87 x 15.37	5.12 x 18.12 x 15.37	5.12 x 16.93 x 15.37	5.12 x 18.12 x 15.37	3.12 x 17.68 x 9.81	3.12 x 17.68 x 9.81

Binding Accessories
3/8" Black Plastic Binding Combs 100pack Use with Fellowes or any standard 19-ring comb binding system. For 41-55 sheets.	1/2" Black Plastic Binding Combs 100pack Use with Fellowes or any standard 19-ring comb binding system. For 56-90 sheets.	Crystals Clear Binding Covers Letter size, 100pack High-quality covers give a professional look and feel to any document	Crystals Clear Binding Covers Oversize, 100pack High-quality covers give a professional look and feel to any document	Grain Black Binding Covers Letter size, 25pack High-quality covers give a professional look and feel to any document

Product Description

The high performance Fellowes Galaxy E Comb Binding Machine features effortless electric operation for large offices. Punches up to 25 sheets at the touch of a button and binds up to 500 sheets with a 2 Inches comb. Vertical document loading ensures accurate punch alignment. Removable binding mechanism can be used separately for increased productivity. Releasable dies for different document sizes. Features built-in comb storage tray with integrated document measurement device for added convenience and quick set-up. Adjustable edge guide centers documents with ease. Includes front-access waste tray and binding starter pack (contents: 20 pk assorted kit).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ties that bind, June 15, 2011

By 

switterbug (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fellowes Galaxy E Comb Binding Machine (5218301) (Office Product)

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This machine was offered via the Vine program, providing much more product power/service than I need, but it is useful to recognize its worth for potentially bigger projects down the road. My original purpose was to produce booklets for my small home business. My husband was tired of carting a manual comb binder from work so I could get the books made.

The machine was well packaged and the directions were precise and clear. Solid and sturdy, the Galaxy E is suitable for handling large office demands. After reading the specifications, I noted that this unit is overkill for my puny needs, but that doesn't make it less useful.

It took only a minute or two to find the neatly stored power cord, which is in a separate compartment, and advantageous for the portability of the machine. Set-up was a snap, and I had my first booklet done in a matter of minutes. The electric punch will accommodate up to 25 sheets of paper, and the comb-opening lever is straightforward and easy to use.

I am impressed with the numerous features on this binder. The storage tray, which can be used to stock various sized plastic combs, contains a comb measurer that makes it uncomplicated to select the correct size comb for the job. You choose the correct punch profile based on paper size.

Other features include releasable dies, adjustable edge guide, and a waste paper tray (that should be emptied after 3000 sheets punched). The Galaxy E has a convenient mobile binding platform that can be lifted from the base and placed on a stable surface to bind documents together using the normal binding procedure. It also allows different users to work simultaneously. The unit will accommodate up to 2-inch combs that will bind up to 250 pages.

My husband loves this machine and is begging to take it to work (he's a teacher), where there is much more of a demand for the projects and potential that this binder can perform. He does scrapbooks and photo albums, and allows the kids to do the binding for the school (student handbooks, student code of conduct books, etc).

Even with all that the machine does, it seems a bit overpriced, thus 4 stars rather than 5. Listing for $700.00, (before Amazon's discount) it definitely targets the commercial and industrial crowd. However, the machine performs the job smoothly and quickly. This would be a welcome addition for any business that requires binding documents en masse.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Robust mechanism, accurate punching, plastic case., June 30, 2011

By 

Loren Woirhaye "Direct Response copywriting ... (Easthampton, Massachusetts - Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fellowes Galaxy E Comb Binding Machine (5218301) (Office Product)

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This model overcomes problems of lower-end models that lead
to mispunched holes. In this unit, gravity aligns the paper
into the punching slot. The punch operates electrically
and while it does take it's time, the mechanism sounds like
it is geared for punching power but with a small motor. I'd
expect a serious production punch would be pneumatic.

The holes come out in the right places and it is not hard
to achieve consistency. I've used a few manual binding machines
and there's a lot of frustration involved with some of the models
that have a handle you pull to operate the punch - not that
the punching is difficult but that the holes come out too
close to the edge of the paper, which ruins the sheets.

The Galaxy can be leaned up on its back end. It takes up
about as much space as a portable electric typewriter and
weighs about 25 lbs.

While the mechanisms seem to be robust enough for daily use,
the exterior casing is that kind of hard, smooth plastic that
seems like it can't take a punch. While there's no reason this
machine can't last and look good for years, the plastic won't
be nearly so resistant to impact as a steel case would. Call
me picky, but at the price this sells for I'd hope for a tougher
exterior.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great - especially if you are part of a team, June 16, 2011

By 

Joyce Owens - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fellowes Galaxy E Comb Binding Machine (5218301) (Office Product)

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Things I love about this model:

The punch is electric and easily handled the specified number/weight of paper
It is easy to adjust the punch for precise alignment
The comb binder is easily lifted out and can be used by another person to assemble the books
It has a handy drawer to store combs in
It can handle a large variety of comb sizes
It has a sturdy, durable quality

Things to be aware of:

It's a pretty large footprint - not necessarily a bad thing.

I think this will give years of use and of the various comb binders I have used, I would rate this one up at the top.