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GATERON is located in Zhongkai High-tech Zone. Since its establishment in Huizhou, Guangdong, China in 2000, it has grown into a factory with more than 500 employees and more than 10,000 square metres. Gateron mainly engaged in research and development and production of electronic and electrical switches, sensors, plastic hardware components. After 16 years of unremitting efforts and continuous research, Gateron has achieved outstanding results and rapid development in the fields of precision mold manufacturing, injection molding/plastic molding manufacturing, hardware molding manufacturing, and automated assembly production, in PC peripherals and consumption. The electrical and automotive parts industry continues to develop new products while accumulating valuable R&D and production experience.

Gateron switch | smooth and with competitive price

Gateron switches, as counterparts of certain Cherry's switches, are usually accepted to be smoother and have a slightly higher actuation point than Cherry's.

Silent switch design | cushioned stem

A white soft plastic cushion is installed at the bottom of the stem. This can significantly reduce the bottom out sound from the switch.

Plate mount and SMD compatible

Gateron silent switches (KS-9) are plate mount switches. You can use them on a SMD PCB and have the full function of the lighting effects.

Made in China | fast response at low cost

HuiZhou is under 100 km away from Hong Kong. Cost of shipping is low from their factories to our warehouse. Orders can be placed when our stock level goes low and they can response very quickly.

Free shipping

Due to the frequent changes in availability of postal services, please refer to the free shipping bar at the top of the website for the availability of your home country.

Shipping rate for smaller orders

The actual rate and approximate duration will be provided at checkout. We have prepared the best couriers for you.