Brand NameFellowes
Model number5219301
ColorCharcoal Metallic/Silver
Number of Items1
Manufacturer Part Number5219301
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- 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
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Product Description
Ideal for medium duty home, office, or desktop use, the Fellowes Helios 30 Thermal Binding Machine 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. Includes a manual document measure for ease of use. Visual indicators signal when machine is ready for thermal binding and heat cycle begins once document is loaded. Ready-beep sounds when thermal binding cycle is complete. Internal clamps hold documents in place during thermal binding process. Auto shut-off safety feature prevents overheating. Stylish design folds flat for storage. For use with thermal binding covers only.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Overall I would give this binder a B-. Here's why:
1. Set up was easy. If you follow the directions, there is no reason you can't set it up and start binding in less than 15-20 minutes. The only note I would add is that you need to know that you can't set up the timer until the green light comes on. I tried several times and thought it wouldn't work. They don't say that specifically in the directions, but it is implied in the steps listed.
2. The actual results from the machine were less than best.
On the first try, I used 15 sheets of plain copy paper in the thermal cover that was included. The instructions for the covers said that you could use 2-15 sheets (1.5mm cover). I followed the directions exactly and let the booklet cool until it was cold to touch. I cooled it in the integral cooling tray. When I opened the booklet, all the pages were loose except the front page and the last four pages in the back.
So, I tried again. This time, I used 10 sheets of paper and followed instructions as before. I, again, let it cool down until it was cold to the touch, but this time I laid it flat. When I opened the booklet after cooling, the pages all stuck, but the front page was separated from the rest of the pages. In addition, the glue showed on the inside front. It didn't look professional.
The bottom line: With some practice, you can quickly and easily create a booklet with a glued binding; however, it will not look as professional as could be done on a professional-grade binder. If you're trying to create handouts at a meeting or a fast booklet, this is an inexpensive and quick way to do so. If you're looking for something professional, perhaps to sell, you'll need something else.
3. I did not receive any larger size covers, so I could not try it with booklets of more pages (the machine is supposed to do up to 300 pages). However, from what I experienced with the one that was included, I recommend not filling any of the covers completely.
1. Set up was easy. If you follow the directions, there is no reason you can't set it up and start binding in less than 15-20 minutes. The only note I would add is that you need to know that you can't set up the timer until the green light comes on. I tried several times and thought it wouldn't work. They don't say that specifically in the directions, but it is implied in the steps listed.
2. The actual results from the machine were less than best.
On the first try, I used 15 sheets of plain copy paper in the thermal cover that was included. The instructions for the covers said that you could use 2-15 sheets (1.5mm cover). I followed the directions exactly and let the booklet cool until it was cold to touch. I cooled it in the integral cooling tray. When I opened the booklet, all the pages were loose except the front page and the last four pages in the back.
So, I tried again. This time, I used 10 sheets of paper and followed instructions as before. I, again, let it cool down until it was cold to the touch, but this time I laid it flat. When I opened the booklet after cooling, the pages all stuck, but the front page was separated from the rest of the pages. In addition, the glue showed on the inside front. It didn't look professional.
The bottom line: With some practice, you can quickly and easily create a booklet with a glued binding; however, it will not look as professional as could be done on a professional-grade binder. If you're trying to create handouts at a meeting or a fast booklet, this is an inexpensive and quick way to do so. If you're looking for something professional, perhaps to sell, you'll need something else.
3. I did not receive any larger size covers, so I could not try it with booklets of more pages (the machine is supposed to do up to 300 pages). However, from what I experienced with the one that was included, I recommend not filling any of the covers completely.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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My wife is a teacher, so binding machines are something that gets a fair amount of travel in our home. We have a spiral binder which she uses (and reuses) quite often for student workbooks. With that in mind, we were excited to try out the Fellowes Thermal Binding machine.
The Machine has a relatively small footpring; it fit right on our countertop and was easy to set up. The power cord is detachable, which is nice, as it really adds to the storage ability of the machine.
Instructions were really straightforward: you select the appropriate heating mode depending on the thickness of the binding you're working with. We tested it on a 10 sheet binding, a 30 sheet binding, and a 60 sheet binding. The 10 sheet binding was flawless. The heat cycle was approximately 2 minutes, and upon completion, the binding looked clean and professional. The sheets are able to be removed, but it takes some force; the pages aren't going to come out from cursory use. The 30 sheet binding was similarly effective; I think the binder we used for it wasn't intended for that many sheets (it was hard to tell based on the binding folder packaging) so the aligntment was a bit off. Despite that, the binding was as firm as the 10 page binding. The 60 page binding sort of worked: some pages stayed, while others did not; however, I think this is due to the size of the binding folder, and not fault of the machine itself.
The Fellows Thermal Binding machine looks great, is easy to store, and creates really clean, professional looking copies. This would be a great tool to have for a home office, both for professional use and for use at school with children. The faults, if any, are in the very basic instruction manual. It's not that the manual is incomplete, it simply could have better Overall, this is a really nice product that has multiple applicabilites, and comes recommended.
The Machine has a relatively small footpring; it fit right on our countertop and was easy to set up. The power cord is detachable, which is nice, as it really adds to the storage ability of the machine.
Instructions were really straightforward: you select the appropriate heating mode depending on the thickness of the binding you're working with. We tested it on a 10 sheet binding, a 30 sheet binding, and a 60 sheet binding. The 10 sheet binding was flawless. The heat cycle was approximately 2 minutes, and upon completion, the binding looked clean and professional. The sheets are able to be removed, but it takes some force; the pages aren't going to come out from cursory use. The 30 sheet binding was similarly effective; I think the binder we used for it wasn't intended for that many sheets (it was hard to tell based on the binding folder packaging) so the aligntment was a bit off. Despite that, the binding was as firm as the 10 page binding. The 60 page binding sort of worked: some pages stayed, while others did not; however, I think this is due to the size of the binding folder, and not fault of the machine itself.
The Fellows Thermal Binding machine looks great, is easy to store, and creates really clean, professional looking copies. This would be a great tool to have for a home office, both for professional use and for use at school with children. The faults, if any, are in the very basic instruction manual. It's not that the manual is incomplete, it simply could have better Overall, this is a really nice product that has multiple applicabilites, and comes recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I tested the Fellowes thermal binder with a stack of fewer than 30 recipes. Despite the small number of pages, the booklet bound nicely without any loose pages. I gave most of the pages a firm tug. Nothing came out.
With this machine, you can't add or remove pages after binding. (Stick with three ring binders if you want that kind of flexibility.)
It does take some time to familiarize yourself with the machine, read the instruction booklet and compare the directions to the diagrams included. Everything was easy to understand except one area -- how the cooling rack is supposed to work. Instead of using it, I simply laid my bound book on the table to cool. It worked just fine.
The machine is light, so it's easy to pack up and store when not in use. I like that the cord is detachable. That allows the machine to sit flush on a shelf without a cord bulge.
I also liked how the heating element is well inside the machine, guarded with a part you must pull back. When I was using it, I felt all around and under the machine. It never got hot to the touch. So this machine is relatively safe to use around children. There is little risk they will accidentally reach up and burn themselves.
I did have trouble jogging my pages to fit flush inside the binder cover (sold separately). Some of them were hanging out the bottom and left a ragged appearance. My papers had been handled quite a bit, so they weren't crisp. I suggest binding very crisp pages for best results.
I am reviewing this product as part of the VINE program. I received this product in exchange for an honest review. (Due to a glitch that I can't seem to get solved with the VINE folks, this product is not in my review queue.)
With this machine, you can't add or remove pages after binding. (Stick with three ring binders if you want that kind of flexibility.)
It does take some time to familiarize yourself with the machine, read the instruction booklet and compare the directions to the diagrams included. Everything was easy to understand except one area -- how the cooling rack is supposed to work. Instead of using it, I simply laid my bound book on the table to cool. It worked just fine.
The machine is light, so it's easy to pack up and store when not in use. I like that the cord is detachable. That allows the machine to sit flush on a shelf without a cord bulge.
I also liked how the heating element is well inside the machine, guarded with a part you must pull back. When I was using it, I felt all around and under the machine. It never got hot to the touch. So this machine is relatively safe to use around children. There is little risk they will accidentally reach up and burn themselves.
I did have trouble jogging my pages to fit flush inside the binder cover (sold separately). Some of them were hanging out the bottom and left a ragged appearance. My papers had been handled quite a bit, so they weren't crisp. I suggest binding very crisp pages for best results.
I am reviewing this product as part of the VINE program. I received this product in exchange for an honest review. (Due to a glitch that I can't seem to get solved with the VINE folks, this product is not in my review queue.)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great for Crafters and Business Professionals!
I got this great machine for Christmas. I am a teacher and a crafter so it's going to be used a lot. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mary V. Crosby
finally found a use for this machine....
As a Vine reviewer, I normally only select what I think I can use but I have to admit this item was an "impulse buy". Read more
Published 5 months ago by bayareakirk
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Published 7 months ago by Penetralia
Good product for the design
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First, it is a heat binder, not a comb binder, so you have to be ready to work with... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Texas Rose
Perfect binding machine
After using this machine for a few time with varied thickness papers from 1/4" to 1", I can say that it works exactly as described. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kanishk Rastogi
Good for at home use
First let me start off to say this machine is very simple to put together and use so even if you are not very electronic saavy I think this machine will work for you. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Futrell
Works as advertised... good for menus and other small brochures
I have used this to make menus, brochures and even coloring books for the kids. I do like the ease of use and the simple binding that this machine can do. Read more
Published 10 months ago by microeconomics
Good for Home Use
This binding machine is super easy to set up and comes with very few parts to put together. Even if you are non-technical, you should be able to set up this binder in under 30... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jennifer Brister
Professional results at home
This is my first experience with a thermal binding machine. I am impressed. My Fellows binding machine is simple to use right out of the box. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Noname
Great Product
This is a great easy to use product. I have now used it several times to bind different papers for school projects. Just need to follow directions carefully.
Published 11 months ago by Grad Student
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