Solid lubricant paste for the assembly and running-in of metal components. Press-fit production of all types of machine elements, as a running-in lubricant for new machines and gear-boxes. Permanent lubrication of machine elements that are moved only rarely or slightly and also for drilling, sawing and thread cutting. Used successfully for lubricating threaded spindles, splined shafts, toothed gears, worm and transmission gears, screws, valves, pumps, machine-tool guides and also for the tightening and fitting of roller bearings, washers, wheels, flanges and bolts.