GATERON Oil King Mechanical Switch
GATERON Oil King Linear Switch Features
The identity representative of the automatic lubrication switch is the oil king switch. One of the most popular linear switches, Oil King, brings you an amazing typing feel.
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It is representative of an automatic lubrication switch
with an upgraded stem that provides more stability.
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The pin is upgraded to be harder in the three layers to be a more reliable connection, with less deformation of pins, and a longer lifetime. |
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The Oil King switch incorporates a long 20mm black-plated spring, allowing for 55g actuation and 80g bottom-out weight, creating a rather unique and super-smooth typing feeling. |
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The oil king switch works at 55g operation force and 2mm pre-travel, with a total travel of 4.0mm and a bottom force of around 80g, which makes a fantastic, smooth typing feel. The lifetime can reach 60 million cycles with premium parts. It is pre-lubed in the factory to help avoid spring ping and unnecessary friction, and hitches. |
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Linear: Smooth and quiet; Tactile: Noticeable bump for feedback; Clicky: Crisp "click" sound with a rhythmic feel.
No. The PCB is designed for Hall Effect sensors and lacks pin sockets. They are only hot-swappable with other compatible magnetic switches.
We encourage DIY! However, be careful with ribbon cables. Physical damage from improper disassembly may void the warranty.
Please contact us within 48 hours of receipt. Send your order number and a clear unboxing video/photos to our support email. Once verified, we will arrange a replacement or full refund.
This is usually because the metal pins on the bottom bent during installation. Please pull the switch out, straighten the pins with tweezers, align it with the holes, and press it in gently and vertically.