Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,349,456
Foreign currency translation	(20,890)
Acquisitions	7,787
Ending Balance	1,336,353	1,349,456
IPO reporting units, fair value, percent grader than carrying value		10.00%
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	528,044
Foreign currency translation	(7,568)
Acquisitions	7,787
Ending Balance	528,263
Health & Science Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	571,675
Foreign currency translation	(2,829)
Acquisitions	0
Ending Balance	568,846
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	249,737
Foreign currency translation	(10,493)
Acquisitions	0
Ending Balance	$ 239,244