Digital CIL: Standardise and Scale Clean, Inspect, Lubricate Routines in Manufacturing Turn basic maintenance into a scalable strategy for reliability and performance with Digital CIL.

In the world of manufacturing, unplanned downtime can cripple productivity and profitability. While many companies invest in reactive maintenance, the foundation of operational reliability often lies in the basics—like effective Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) routines. 

Digital CIL systems help manufacturers embed these fundamental routines into daily operations, transforming them from manual checklists into dynamic, data-rich processes that support autonomous maintenance and reduce machine-related disruptions. 

Why Digital CIL is Essential in Modern Manufacturing

CIL isn’t just about cleanliness or routine checks—it’s the cornerstone of equipment reliability and operator ownership. In traditional environments, CIL tasks are carried out with printed forms or whiteboards. These methods are susceptible to inconsistencies, missed steps, and limited traceability. 

A Digital CIL solution solves these problems by enabling: 

• • Standardisation: Every operator follows the same steps, with clear instructions and visual guidance. 
• • Traceability: Each completed task is logged, timestamped, and attributed to a user. 
• • Efficiency: Tasks are integrated into shift routines, helping avoid downtime or duplication. 
• • Accountability: Clear digital records make it easier to identify trends, spot training needs, or analyse root causes. 

How Solvace Supports Equipment Maintenance with Digital CIL

Solvace’s Digital CIL solution is more than just a tool—it’s part of a connected, integrated platform that drives continuous improvement. It combines robust functionality with seamless integration across your operational ecosystem. Here’s how it works: 

Visual Instructions for Equipment Inspection
Attach rich media (photos, videos, or documentation) to ensure operators follow standardised, easy-to-understand routines every time. This integration ensures consistency and clarity during inspections, reducing variability. 

Real-Time Defect Tagging and Management
As defects are identified, they are logged in real-time and automatically linked to corrective actions. This feature ties directly into Solvace’s Defect Tag app, enabling rapid resolution and complete traceability of issues throughout the process. 

Seamless Integration with OPL (One Point Lessons) and SOPs
For every inspection point, relevant training or context can be attached to the task, creating a direct link between CIL activities and knowledge management. This helps operators quickly access the right information, improving both training and task execution. 

Deviation Alerts
If a non-conformance or deviation is detected, the system automatically notifies the appropriate person or team. This ensures that issues are addressed promptly, minimising downtime and keeping operations on track. 

Version Control
As your Autonomous Maintenance (AM) practices evolve, so do your CIL routines. Solvace’s version control feature tracks changes over time, ensuring that all teams follow the latest, most effective inspection procedures. 

Automatic Reporting and Insights
Solvace automatically generates detailed reports on inspections, performance, and compliance—without the need for manual spreadsheets. You can break down reports by department, asset, person, or even inspection duration, making it easy to track trends and identify areas for improvement. 

Measurable Impact on Operations 

Solvace’s Digital CIL module is designed to deliver concrete, measurable results: 

• • Standardisation: Templates, forms, and inspection tasks aligned across teams and shifts to ensure consistency. 
• • Elimination of Non-Value-Added Activities (NVAA): With automated reporting and real-time defect tagging, there’s no more time wasted on manual paperwork or chasing down defects via emails. 
• • Total Traceability: Every inspection is logged with a timestamp, user attribution, and supporting media, enabling full auditability and compliance tracking. 
• • Reduction of Failures and Breakdowns: Proactive inspections help prevent equipment failures before they lead to costly downtime. 
• • Cost Savings: With the elimination of paper forms, reduction in manual admin tasks, and optimised labour, Solvace helps you lower operational costs. 

Designed for Real-World Manufacturing

Whether you’re in automotive, food & beverage, pharma, or consumer goods, Solvace Digital CIL is designed to be: 

• • Mobile-first for the shop floor, ensuring ease of use and accessibility for operators in any environment. 
• • Easy to deploy and scale across multiple sites, allowing for rapid adoption and consistency. 
• • Adaptable to your equipment and standards with a flexible platform that can be customised to suit your specific needs. 
• • Trusted by world-class manufacturers across multiple continents, from SMEs to multinational enterprises. 

Ready to Boost Reliability Through Digital CIL? 

Solvace helps you move from inconsistent, paper-driven inspections to a standardised, data-rich CIL process that unlocks operator engagement and long-term equipment health. 

Start small. Scale fast. Improve continuously.