Integrated flowmeter simplifies beer dispense installations

Titan Enterprises, a UK leader in liquid flow measurement, and RWC, the parent company of John Guest, have joined forces to create a pioneering flowmeter solution tailored for the beverage industry.

Since the 1990s, Titan’s beverage flowmeters - including the NSF-approved 800-series turbine and Atrato® ultrasonic ranges - have incorporated John Guest’s trusted push-fit connectors, widely used across food and drink applications. Building on this history, the two companies formed a collaboration in 2023 to develop an integrated flowmeter that streamlines installation and improves performance in beer dispensing systems.

The partnership arose from customer feedback: many users paired RWC’s PolarClean push-fit connectors with Titan’s beverage meters but faced installation challenges and increased costs due to compatibility issues. Combining their expertise, Titan focused on turbine flow technology while RWC brought its advanced tooling and connector design to the table.

Phil Lacey, RWC’s Global Fluid Tech Business Development Director, said: “Titan is the market leader in flowmeters and an ideal partner. Their professionalism made this development seamless, and we’re excited for the market response.”

Together, the teams tackled the challenge of fitting turbine technology inside RWC’s PolarClean tubing without compromising either product’s integrity. Using rapid prototyping and SLA 3D printing, they refined the design through testing and customer trials.

Neil Hannay, Senior R&D Engineer at Titan, noted: “RWC’s toolmaking expertise and open communication made this a smooth process.” Josh Smith, Project Manager at RWC, added, “This product reflects our shared commitment to quality and innovation.”

The result is the JG PolarClean Coaxial Flow Meter, which employs tube-in-tube technology to keep beer cold from keg to font without a cellar. It simplifies dispense installations with a standard 3-wire connector and provides precise flow measurement for demand monitoring in coaxial cooling systems.

Now commercialised under the JG PolarClean brand, this co-developed product showcases how collaboration can drive innovation and enhance reliability for beverage operators worldwide.

To discuss an optimised flow measurement device for your OEM application, please contact Titan Enterprises.

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