Which O-rings for a mechanical keyboard? Guide

O-rings for mechanical keyboards are rings with a circular cross-section that are placed on the keyboard stems. The rings effectively absorb the pressure applied to the keycap base. Placed under the keys of the keyboard, they effectively reduce noise while typing.

In this guide you will find everything you should know about O-ring type rings for keyboards, welcome.

O-rings for keyboards – Type more quietly on the keyboard

Society is developing ever faster, and technological progress is increasingly visible. Modern devices, touchscreens, ever better graphics in computer games, which require special pads or, by default, keyboards. How often does the loud sound of typing on a keyboard bother us—our children, coworkers or people in public places? What action can be taken to reduce that sound? The safest solution is: O-rings for keyboards.

Keyboard construction – O-rings in the keyboard

A keyboard is a plastic element, most often equipped with electronic systems. Keyboard buttons are made from various materials: plastic, metal alloys, or rubber. Between them and the electronic systems there is usually a plastic layer that allows the keys to be pressed. In higher-end keyboard models, between the mentioned layer that allows pressing the keys and the keys themselves there are rubber O-rings.

O-rings for keyboards – A safe way to reduce noise

O-rings (also occurring under the name sealing rings) are made from various rubber compounds. They are placed on the keyboard stem to provide cushioning and to prevent the key from hitting the bottom of the keyboard. This solution effectively muffles click sounds.

What do we gain by quieting the keys in a keyboard?

The most important benefits include:

• noise reduction (they guarantee quieter and more pleasant typing, reducing noise levels, which is particularly important in the workplace)
• increased comfort (they reduce joint strain, providing appropriate cushioning when fingers land on the keys)
• preserved tactile feedback (they do not completely eliminate the tactile sensation, they reduce finger fatigue)
• durability and robustness (they increase the durability and resistance of the keyboard to wear caused by repeated typing, extending its lifespan)

Quieting the environment allows tasks to be performed in better conditions and improves work comfort. It is worth adding that this solution is especially dedicated to modern offices working in open space environments.

O-ring hardness and noise reduction

In this section we will deal with the hardness and thickness of O-rings. These are parameters that matter when quieting a keyboard.

Hardness

As it turns out, and what is not widely known, the main component that matters when soundproofing a keyboard is the hardness of the O-rings. It is thanks to this that the deflection of the sealing element reduces noise. This results from the reduction of generated vibrations. In this area, we enter the broadly understood topic of vibration isolation, but because we also have vibration isolators in our offer, we know which rubber compound and what hardness should be chosen.

When choosing O-rings for a keyboard it is worth paying attention to the Shore A hardness, because it affects the way the ring cushions the impact of the key. Properly selected hardness allows achieving the right compromise between damping and maintaining the comfort of the mechanical switch.

Thickness

Keyboard rings reduce noise levels to a certain extent. Greater O-ring thickness will allow enjoying almost complete damping of key impacts against the keyboard base. Thickness also affects key travel (thinner rings subtly reduce travel). It is worth noting that differences in hardness are less noticeable than thickness.

They come in various sizes and colors, including white translucent (transparent), blue (blue), red (red) and others.

O-rings for mechanical keyboards - product available in our offer

If you are looking for a way that will provide greater comfort and softer typing, then O-ring type rings will be the best solution. Their primary advantage is the reduction of noise levels. They reduce the distance between the key and the keyboard, significantly absorb impacts before the keycap reaches the bottom. Such cushioning of pressed keys simultaneously extends the life of the device. Our products are available in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses (they improve the gaming or typing experience). O-rings fit most mechanical keyboards. They are mounted between the upper part of the switch housing and its cross-shaped stem.

How to order O-rings for a specific keyboard model?

Use our contact form located below. Please provide the model of your keyboard. We will select the appropriate quantity and correct size.

In extreme cases please send the O-ring to us. However, if there is a chance to measure the O-rings, we save on one-way shipping to us. Now most Customers will ask the question: but how do I measure the O-rings if I can't do it. Here our blog article comes to the rescue: How to measure O-rings.

Silencing for mechanical keyboards

As the Market Leader of O-rings in Poland we have created a ready solution for gamers and users – the ready solution is a set of rubber pieces whose goal is to reduce noise – effectively the noise level – produced by pressing keys on the keyboard. We go ahead offering ready solutions.

Remember! The set contains as many as 125 seals that must be replaced with patience!

It is enough to invest once in O-rings for the keyboard to take care of your loved ones by creating more favorable conditions for work and daily life.

Main keyboard models in which we silence keys

Our rubber pads silence keys in the following models:

• Razer Blackwidow Elite (orange switch)
• Razer Huntsman
• Logitech G PRO
• HP Omen
• MODECOM Volcano
• A4TECH Bloody
• other models

Noise-reducing O-rings for keyboards allow playing longer at night (without disturbing the nighttime quiet). They reduce sounds produced when keys are struck.

Where to buy O-rings for a mechanical keyboard to silence it?

In the offer of the Power Rubber store with technical seals, you will also find O-rings for mechanical keyboards. Seals are available immediately – we have over 1 000 000 O-rings in stock, which allows us to serve our Customers expressively. Deliveries of damping elements are available on working days, the next working day, but also on Saturdays.

In our store you can purchase a ready set: O-rings for Mechanical Keyboard POWER Set

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We value our Customers – everyone prefers to type more quietly at the computer.

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