Coat tight-fitting metal parts, such as gears, clutches, and press-fit assemblies, with these lubricants before sliding them together to make assembly easier. Once assembled, they provide initial lubrication in equipment before oil has a chance to flow.

For hoses and other tight-fitting parts, apply these lubricants to rubber or plastic before assembling and disassembling. After drying, they lose their lubricity, so parts stay together. They leave no residue on assembled parts.

Mineral-Oil Base—Mineral-oil-based lubricants, derived from petroleum, are more economical than synthetic-oil-based lubricants.

DuPont Molykote G-Rapid Plus Paste—Molykote G-Rapid Plus Paste is often used to assemble threaded spindles, gears, screws, and pumps. It can be used as an initial lubricant and has a high load-carrying capacity.

Graphite Additive—Lubricants with graphite have additional pressure resistance and excellent temperature resistance.

Molybdenum Disulfide Additive—Lubricants with moly (molybdenum disulfide) withstand high-pressure applications and have excellent wear resistance.