Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,349,456
Foreign currency translation	470
Ending Balance	1,349,926	1,349,456
IPO reporting units, fair value, percent grader than carrying value		10.00%
Fluid & Metering Technologies:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	528,044
Foreign currency translation	(105)
Ending Balance	527,939
Health & Science Technologies:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	571,675
Foreign currency translation	618
Ending Balance	572,293
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products:
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	249,737
Foreign currency translation	(43)
Ending Balance	$ 249,694