Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 710,616	$ 714,271
Cost of goods sold	425,217	416,811
Research and development expenses	57,408	57,456
Selling and administrative expenses	105,416	106,619
Restructuring and other charges, net	1,668	28
Interest expense	10,811	11,680
Other (income) expense, net	(246)	6,056
Income before taxes	110,342	115,621
Taxes on income	29,286	31,578
Net income	81,056	84,043
Other comprehensive income, after tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	28,649	28,808
Losses on derivatives qualifying as hedges	(704)	(2,048)
Pension and postretirement net liability adjustment	4,421	2,677
Other comprehensive income	32,366	29,437
Total comprehensive income	$ 113,422	$ 113,480
Net income per share - basic	$ 1.00	$ 1.04
Net income per share - diluted	$ 0.99	$ 1.03
Average number of shares outstanding - basic	80,777	80,049
Average number of shares outstanding - diluted	81,667	81,150
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.27