Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,321,277us-gaap_Goodwill
Foreign currency translation	(27,509)us-gaap_GoodwillTranslationAdjustments
Ending Balance	1,293,768us-gaap_Goodwill
IPO reporting units, fair value, percent grader than carrying value	15.00%
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	524,149
Foreign currency translation	(9,388)
Ending Balance	514,761
Health & Science Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	563,465
Foreign currency translation	(5,209)
Ending Balance	558,256
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	233,663
Foreign currency translation	(12,912)
Ending Balance	$ 220,751

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