Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,321,727
Foreign currency translation	4,455
Acquisitions	17,994
Ending Balance	1,344,176
Fluid & Metering Technologies:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	524,325
Foreign currency translation	1,973
Acquisitions	0
Ending Balance	526,298
Health & Science Technologies:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	553,204
Foreign currency translation	(465)
Acquisitions	17,994
Ending Balance	570,733
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	244,198
Foreign currency translation	2,947
Acquisitions	0
Ending Balance	$ 247,145