Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 4,741.9
Acquisitions/ divestitures	6.3
Foreign currency translation/other	(76.4)
Ending Balance	4,671.8
Valves & Controls
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,511.6
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	0
Ending Balance	1,511.6
Flow & Filtration Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	942.4
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(55.2)
Ending Balance	887.2
Water Quality Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,137.6
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(14.9)
Ending Balance	1,122.7
Technical Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,150.3
Acquisitions/ divestitures	6.3
Foreign currency translation/other	(6.3)
Ending Balance	$ 1,150.3