Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,349,456
Foreign currency translation	5,492
Acquisitions	8,805
Ending Balance	1,363,753	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	(557)
Acquisitions	8,805
Ending Balance	536,292
Health & Science Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	571,675
Foreign currency translation	6,808
Acquisitions	0
Ending Balance	578,483
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	249,737
Foreign currency translation	(759)
Acquisitions	0
Ending Balance	$ 248,978