Schedule of Pre-Tax Restructuring Expenses by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		$ 3,890
Exit Costs		1,048
Total		4,938
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		2,659
Total		2,659
Health & Science Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		1,150
Exit Costs		305
Total		1,455
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit Costs		544
Total		544
Corporate Office/Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		81
Exit Costs		199
Total		$ 280