Schedule of Pre-Tax Restructuring Expenses by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	$ 0	$ 32,473	$ 12,314
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		6,226	2,800
Exit Costs		36	61
Total		6,262	2,861
Health & Science Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		11,223	2,007
Exit Costs		3,521	123
Total		14,744	2,130
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		3,226	4,430
Exit Costs		5,114	797
Total		8,340	5,227
Corporate Office/Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		2,844	2,096
Exit Costs		283	0
Total		3,127	2,096
Total Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		23,519	11,333
Exit Costs		8,954	981
Total		$ 32,473	$ 12,314