A fire or explosion in commercial or mobile equipment does more than damage a machine. It halts operations, and every hour of downtime carries a price. Neale Consulting carries out machinery fire investigations quickly, tracing failures of all types back to their source and giving a clear picture of how the incident began and developed.
Our specialists deliver evidence that clients can act on: insights that resolve today’s claim, and that also strengthen maintenance practices and reduce the chance of it happening again.
An Engineering-Led Approach
Neale Consulting is a mechanical engineering consultancy with more than five decades of history in failure investigation and tribology.
That matters for equipment fires, where the key questions are often mechanical:
- Did a bearing, drive, or moving part fail before the fire?
- Do metal shavings in the engine oil point to mechanical failure?
- Was the correct fuel or lubricant used?
- Did a hydraulic or fuel system component fail?
- Was the equipment maintained and operated as intended?
Equipment We Investigate
Neale Consulting is able to investigate a wide range of equipment following fires or explosions. Commonly investigated equipment includes:
- Agricultural Machinery: harvesters, including combine fire investigations, and tractors.
- Earthmoving & Construction Equipment: excavators, cranes, and other heavy equipment.
- Mining Vehicles.
- Generators & Turbines.
- Other Commercial & Mobile Equipment: including industrial machinery.
What We Determine
Neale Consulting always seeks to reach a solid, evidence-based conclusion. In the case of machinery and equipment fires, we aim to determine:
- Where the Fire Started: location of ignition on/in the machine, and what ignited first.
- Which Component or System Failed: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or fuel.
- Contributory Factors: maintenance, operation, or design.
- Where Responsibility Lies: for subrogation, warranty, and liability purposes.
Who We Help
Neale Consulting provides equipment fire and explosion investigations to a wide range of parties including: insurers, subrogation teams, legal professionals, equipment owners, renters, and operators. Where a case requires testimony, our specialists are typically able to act as expert witnesses.
Equipment Fire Investigations
If you require an equipment fire to be investigated, Neale Consulting is the 'go-to' choice. Please contact us as soon as possible - ideally before the machine is moved, repaired, or scrapped. Contact us now.
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