Schedule of Pre-Tax Restructuring Expenses by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		$ 4,966		$ 10,284
Exit Costs		2,119		4,320
Total	0	7,085	0	14,604
Fluid & Metering Technologies:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		698		3,666
Exit Costs		26		36
Total		724		3,702
Health & Science Technologies:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		2,700		4,607
Exit Costs		475		1,175
Total		3,175		5,782
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		450		730
Exit Costs		1,618		2,910
Total		2,068		3,640
Corporate/Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		1,118		1,281
Exit Costs		0		199
Total		$ 1,118		$ 1,480