Gateron Hippo switches use an ultra smooth UHMWPE stem (the first time the material is used by Gateron). UHMWPE is short for Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and it has a lower coefficient of friction when compared to other plastics, such as POM. What this ultimately means is that the material used in the stem of this switch produces less friction when compared to other switches.
Switches are sold in packs of 10.
Quantity 1 = 10 switches.
Orders of 70 switches or more are shipped in novelty packaging.
Specifications:
Linear
Stem: UHMWPE
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
63.5g bottom-out
5 pin MX style latches
Unlubed, but can be used stock due to the smooth UHMWPE stem
