Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 5,134.2
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(37.1)
Ending Balance	5,097.1
Valves & Controls
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,511.6
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	0
Ending Balance	1,511.6
Process Technologies [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,524.5
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(6.0)
Ending Balance	1,518.5
Flow Technologies [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	940.1
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(30.9)
Ending Balance	909.2
Technical Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,158.0
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(0.2)
Ending Balance	$ 1,157.8