Restructuring (Schedule Of Pre-Tax Restructuring Expenses By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring costs	$ 4,938
Fluid & Metering Technologies [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	2,659
Total restructuring costs	2,659
Health & Science Technologies [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	1,150
Exit Costs	305
Total restructuring costs	1,455
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit Costs	544
Total restructuring costs	544
Corporate Office/Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	81
Exit Costs	199
Total restructuring costs	280
Total Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs	3,890
Exit Costs	1,048
Total restructuring costs	$ 4,938