Debt Disclosure [Abstract] DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges. ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Business Acquisition, Integration, Restructuring and Other Related Costs [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net loss Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Payable to Eaton Corporation Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties, Current Deferred costs for future issuance of Ordinary Shares Deferred Finance Costs, Own-share Lending Arrangement, Issuance Costs, Accumulated Amortization Expense, Period Increase (Decrease) Unrealized foreign exchange loss-net Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from sale of Ordinary Shares of ECL to Matsack Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity Proceeds from sale of Ordinary Shares of Abeiron II Limited to Matsack Proceeds from sale of Ordinary Shares of Abeiron II Limited to Matsack Proceeds from sale of Ordinary Shares of Abeiron II Limited to Matsack Proceeds from loan payable to Matsack - shareholder Proceeds from Notes Payable Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Total increase in cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash at the beginning of the period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash at the end of the period Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Matsack Nominees Limited (Matsack) Euro denominated non-interest bearing loan payable on demand to Eaton Matsack Nominees Limited (Matsack) Euro denominated non-interest bearing loan payable on demand to Eaton Matsack Nominees Limited (Matsack) Euro denominated non-interest bearing loan payable on demand to Eaton Deferred costs for future issuance of Ordinary Shares Deferred Costs, Current ECL Euro denominated non-interest bearing loan payable on demand to Matsack ECL Euro denominated non-interest bearing loan payable on demand to Matsack ECL Euro denominated non-interest bearing loan payable on demand to Matsack ECL investment in 1 Ordinary Share of Abeiron II ECL investment in 1 Ordinary Share of Abeiron II ECL investment in 1 Ordinary Share of Abeiron II Abeiron II Ordinary share par value Abeiron II ordinary share par value Abeiron II ordinary share par value New Abeiron II Ordinary shares outstanding New Abeiron II ordinary shares outstanding New Abeiron II ordinary shares outstanding New Abeiron II Ordinary share par value New Abeiron II ordinary share par value New Abeiron II ordinary share par value Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Schedule of Stock by Class Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block] Change in Shareholders' deficit Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Calculation of net income per common share attributable to common shareholders Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges (Tables) [Abstract] Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges. Acquisition Integration Charges Acquisition Integration Charges [Text Block] Acquisition Integration Charges Text Block. Business Combinations [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of Tax [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Shareholders' Deficit Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] GENERAL INFORMATION General Information [Policy Text Block] General Information [Policy Text Block] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Eaton Shareholders' Deficit [Member] Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Stock options excluded from calculation of diluted net income per common share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 2011 stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased 2011 stock repurchase program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Changes in Shareholders' deficit Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance at May 10, 2012 (date of incorporation) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income Loss Total comprehensive income loss. Proceeds from sale of Ordinary Shares of ECL to Matsack Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Cash dividends paid and accrued Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans-net Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Repurchase of shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Financing [Axis] Financing [Axis] Financing [Domain] Financing [Domain] Dividends [Axis] Dividends [Axis] Dividends [Domain] Dividends [Domain] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Sale [Axis] Sale [Axis] Sale [Domain] Sale [Domain] Extraordinary Item [Axis] Extraordinary Item [Axis] Extraordinary Item [Domain] Extraordinary Item [Domain] Bankruptcy of Party [Axis] Bankruptcy of Party [Axis] Bankruptcy [Domain] Bankruptcy [Domain] Loss on Receivables [Axis] Loss on Receivables [Axis] Loss on Receivables [Domain] Loss on Receivables [Domain] Product Recall [Axis] Product Recall [Axis] Product Recall [Domain] Product Recall [Domain] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case Type [Domain] New Contract [Axis] New Contract [Axis] New Contract [Domain] New Contract [Domain] Cancellation of Contract [Axis] Cancellation of Contract [Axis] Cancellation of Contract [Domain] Cancellation of Contract [Domain] Impairment in Value of Asset [Axis] Impairment in Value of Asset [Axis] Impairment in Value of Asset [Domain] Impairment in Value of Asset [Domain] Expropriation of Assets [Axis] Expropriation of Assets [Axis] Expropriation of Assets [Domain] Expropriation of Assets [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Change in Tax Status [Axis] Change in Tax Status [Axis] Change in Tax Status [Domain] Change in Tax Status [Domain] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Note matures on February 9, 2013 [Member] Note matures on February 9, 2013 [Member] [Domain] Note matures on February 9, 2013 [Member] Notes due June 28, 2021 [Member] Notes due June 28, 2021 [Member] Notes due June 28, 2021 [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Bridge facility Bridge Loan Bridge facility duration Bridge facility duration Bridge facility duration Bridge facility interest rate first possibility Bridge facility interest rate first possibility Bridge facility interest rate first possibility Bridge facility margin increase - first possibility Bridge facility margin increase - first possibility Bridge facility margin increase - first possibility Bridge facility maximum margin increase - first possibility Bridge facility maximum margin increase - first possibility Bridge facility maximum margin increase - first possibility Bridge facility interest rate second possibility Bridge facility interest rate second possibility Bridge facility interest rate second possibility Deferred finance fees Deferred Finance Costs, Current, Net Refinanced three year revolving credit facility Refinanced three year revolving credit facility Refinanced three year revolving credit facility Refinanced five year revolving credit facility Refinanced five year revolving credit facility Refinanced five year revolving credit facility Previous long-term line of credit Previous long-term line of credit Previous long-term line of credit Long-term line of credit Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Proceeds from issuance of debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Percentage of principal company must offer to purchase all or part of the note if certain change of control events occur Percentage of Princiapal Company Must Offer To Purchase Note At If Change of Control Events Occur Percentage of Princiapal Company Must Offer To Purchase Note At If Change of Control Events Occur Revolving credit due to expire Revolving credit due to expire Revolving credit expiring at a given date Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Income Tax [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Ireland corporate income tax rate Ireland corporate income tax rate Ireland corporate income tax rate Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Related Party Transaction Related Party Transactions Disclosure Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Ordinary Shares authorized Ordinary Shares authorized Ordinary Shares authorized Deferred Ordinary Shares authorized Deferred Ordinary Shares authorized Deferred Ordinary Shares authorized Total Ordinary and Deferred shares authorized Total Ordinary and Deferred shares authorized Total Ordinary and Deferred shares authorized Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares outstanding Ordinary Shares outstanding Ordinary Shares outstanding Ordinary Shares par value Ordinary Shares par value Ordinary Shares par value Deferred Ordinary shares Deferred Ordinary shares Deferred Ordinary shares Deferred Ordinary Shares par value Deferred Ordinary Shares par value Deferred Ordinary Shares par value Ordinary Shares issued to Matsack Ordinary Shares issued to Matsack Ordinary Shares issued to Matsack Ordinary Shares par value issued to Matsack Ordinary Shares par value issued to Matsack Ordinary Shares par value issued to Matsack Deferred costs for future issuance of Ordinary Shares Deferred Finance Costs, Own-share Lending Arrangement, Issuance Costs, Gross Calculation of net income per common share attributable to common shareholders Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Less dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Net income per common share Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair value measurements. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Abeiron II conversion of Ordinary Shares to Preference Shares Abeiron II conversion of Ordinary Shares to Preference Share Preference Shares ECL shares exchanged to Abeiron II for Aberion Preference Shares ECL shares exchanged to Abeiron II for Aberion Preference Shares ECL shares exchanged to Abeiron II for Aberion Preference Shares Abeiron II Ordinary share issued to an affliate of Matsack Abeiron II Ordinary share issued to an affliate of Matsack Abeiron II Ordinary share issued to Matsack Aberion II contribution of ECL Ordinary Shares to Turlock B.V. Aberion II contribution of ECL Ordinary Shares to Turlock B.V. Aberion II contribution of ECL Ordinary Shares to Turlock B.V. Turlock B.V. share contribution of ECL Ordinary Shares to Eaton Inc. Turlock B.V. share contribution of ECL Ordinary Shares to Eaton Inc. Turlock B.V. share contribution of ECL Ordinary Shares to Eaton Inc. ECL A Preferred Shares ECL A Preferred Shares ECL A Preferred Shares ECL A Preferred Shares par value ECL A Preferred Shares par value ECL A Preferred Shares par value ECL A Preferred Shares Issued to Raisa Limited ECL A Preferred Shares Issued to Raisa Limited ECL A Preferred Shares Issued to Raisa Limited Legal Services provided by Raisa Limited Legal Services provided by Raisa Limited Legal Services provided by Raisa Limited A Preferred Shares dividend payment rate multiple of dividends paid per Ordinary Share A Preferred Shares dividend payment rate multiple of dividends paid per Ordinary Share A Preferred Shares dividend payment rate multiple of dividends paid per Ordinary Share Number of years A Preferred Shares subject to call by ECL at par value after issuance Number of years A Preferred Shares subject to call by ECL at par value after issuance Number of years A Preferred Shares subject to call by ECL at par value after issuance Deferred Ordinary Shares issued to Matsack Deferred Ordinary Shares issued to Matsack Deferred Ordinary Shares issued to Matsack Cash received from Matsack for Deferred Ordinary Shares Cash received from Matsack for Deferred Ordinary Shares Cash received from Matsack for Deferred Ordinary Shares Payment in addition to repayment of capital paid up on Ordinary Shares Payment in addition to repayment of capital paid up on Ordinary Shares Payment in addition to repayment of capital paid up on Ordinary Shares Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Capital contribution of cash and note receivable from Eaton Capital contribution of cash and note receivable from Eaton Capital contribution of cash and note receivable from Eaton Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Redemption price percentage of aggregate principal amount notes if acquistion is not consumated Redemption price percentage of aggregate principal amount notes if acquistion is not consumated Redemption price percentage of aggregate principal amount notes if acquistion is not consumated Acquisition and Integration Charges [Abstract] Acquisition and Integration Charges [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Severance [Member] Plant Closing [Member] Facility Closing [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Beginning Balance, employees Restructuring Reserve Employees Restructuring reserve, Employees Utilized employees Utilization Of Various Components Employees Payment and other liability adjustments Liabilities recognized employees Liabilities Recognized Employees Liabilities recognized employees. Ending Balance, employees Beginning Balance Restructuring Reserve Liabilities recognized Restructuring Charges Utiliized Utilization Of Various Components utilization of various components. Ending Balance Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash Total assets Assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Payable to Eaton Corporation Due to Related Parties Loan payable to Matsack - shareholder Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Shareholders' deficit Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Ordinary Shares Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total shareholders' deficit Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit Liabilities and Equity Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Revenue, Net Operating expenses Operating Expenses Loss before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] General Information [Axis] Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. [Domain] Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. [Domain] Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. [Domain] Jeil Hydraulics Co. Ltd. [Member] Jeil Hydraulics Co. Ltd. [Member] Jeil Hydraulics Co. Ltd. [Member] Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. [Domain] Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. [Domain] Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. [Member] Gycom Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation [Domain] Gycom Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation [Domain] Gycom Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation [Domain] E.A. Pedersen Company [Member] E.A. Pedersen Company [Member] E.A. Pedersen Company [Member] IE Power, Inc. [Member] IE Power, Inc. [Member] IE Power, Inc. acquisition in November 30, 2010 E. Begerow GmbH Co. KG [Member] E. Begerow GmbH Co. KG [Member] E. Begerow GmbH Co. KG acquisition ACTOM Low Voltage [Member] ACTOM Low Voltage [Member] ACTOM Low Voltage acquisition C.I. ESI de Colombia S.A. [Member] C.I. ESI de Colombia S.A. [Member] C.I. ESI de Colombia S.A. [Member] Internormen Technology Group [Member] Internormen Technology Group [Member] Internormen Technology Group. Eaton-SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft) Conveyance System Manufacturing Co., Ltd [Member] Eaton-SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft) Conveyance System Manufacturing Co., Ltd [Member] Eaton-SAMC (Shanghai) Aircraft Conveyance System Manufacturing Co., Ltd [Member] Tuthill Coupling Group [Member] Tuthill Coupling Group [Member] Tuthill coupling group. Cooper Industries plc [Domain] Cooper Industries plc [Domain] Cooper Industries plc [Domain] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment, Business [Domain] Segment [Domain] Aerospace [Member] Segment Five Member Segment Five Member. Electrical Rest of World [Member] Segment One [Member] Segment One Member. Electrical Americas [Member] Electrical Americas [Member] Electrical Americas [Member] Hydraulics [Member] Hydraulics [Member] Hydraulics [Member] Aerospace [Member] Aerospace [Member] Aerospace [Member] Electrical Rest of World [Member] Electrical Rest of World [Member] Electrical Rest of World [Member] General Information [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Description of annual sales from acquired entity from previous periods Description of annual sales from acquired entity from previous periods Abstract Description of annual sales from acquired entity from previous periods. Business acquisition, revenue reported by acquired entity for last annual period Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period Cooper shareholders receipt of cash from ECL for each ordinary share of Cooper Industries plc Cooper shareholders receipt of cash per ordinary share of Cooper Industries plc Cooper shareholders receipt of cash per ordinary share of Cooper Industries plc Cooper shareholder % receipt of an ECL share for an ordinary share of Copper Industries plc Cooper shareholder % receipt of a New Eaton share for an ordinary share of Copper Industries plc Cooper shareholder % receipt of a New Eaton share for an ordinary share of Copper Industries plc Total consideration to be received by Cooper Industries shareholders Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Compensation to Cooper shareholders based on closing price of Eaton common stock Compensation to Cooper shareholders based on closing price of Eaton common stock Compensation to Cooper shareholders based on closing price of Eaton common stock Former Eaton shareholders ownership of ECL Former Eaton shareholders ownership of New Eaton Former Eaton shareholders ownership of New Eaton Former Cooper Industries shareholders ownership of ECL Former Copper Industries shareholders ownership of New Eaton Former Copper Industries shareholders ownership of New Eaton Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Charges (Details) [Abstract] Acquisition Integration And Restructuring Charges. Schedule of Acquisition Integration Charges [Table] Schedule of Acquisition Integration Charges [Table] Total integration charges before income taxes [Domain] Corporate [Member] Corporate [Member] Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] Acquisition Integration Charges [Line Items] Acquisition Integration Charges Acquisition Integration Charges [Abstract] Acquisition Integration Charges Abstract. Total business segment integration charges before income taxes Acquisition Integration Pretax Charges Acquisition Integration Pretax Charges. Total integration charges before income taxes Integration charges before income taxes Integration charges before income taxes After-tax integration charges Acquisition Integration After Tax Charges Acquisition Integration After Tax Charges. Per common share Acquisition Integration Charges Per Common Share Acquisition Integration Charges Per Common Share. Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information. Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type