Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expense Operating income Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expense, net Other income, net Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation Net earnings Net earnings Cash dividends declared per share Provision for income taxes Cash flow hedging activity, net of tax Comprehensive income of Flowserve Corporation Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $23,606 and $23,667, respectively Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $16,706 and $18,769, respectively Inventories, net Deferred tax assets net current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $595,175 and $594,991, respectively Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $631,135 and $635,527, respectively Goodwill Deferred taxes Deferred tax assets net noncurrent Other intangible assets, net Other assets, noncurrent Other assets, net Total assets Deferred tax liabilities current Total current liabilities Long-term debt due after one year Common shares, $1.25 par value, shares authorized - 120,000, shares issued - 58,838 and 58,781, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common shares, $1.25 par value Shares authorized - 120,000 Shares issued - 58,931 and 58,875, respectively Common shares, par value Common shares, shares authorized Common shares, Shares issued Treasury shares, at cost - 3,584 and 3,919 shares, respectively Treasury shares, at cost - 3,596 and 3,566 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury shares, at cost ? 3,919 and 3,566 shares, respectively Treasury shares, shares Total liabilities and equity Deferred compensation obligation Accumulated other comprehensive loss Debt due within one year Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation Depreciation Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Stock-based compensation Inventories, net Net cash flows used by operating activities Increase decrease in other operating assets Accounts payable Net cash flows used by investing activities Capital expenditures Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation financing arrangements Net cash flows (used) provided by financing activities Payments of dividends Repurchase of common shares Payments on long-term debt Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Proceeds from stock option activity Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Net loss (gain) on the disposition of assets Net (gain) loss on the disposition of assets Net (gain) loss on the disposition of assets Net (gain) loss on disposition of assets Net earnings from affiliates, net of dividends received Borrowings (payments) under other financing arrangements Borrowings (payments) under other financing arrangements Net deferred taxes Acquisition [Text Block] Acquisition Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Plans Derivative Instruments and Hedges [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedges Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Text Block] Fair Value Debt [Text Block] Debt Inventories [Text Block] Inventories Equity Method Investments [Text Block] Equity Method Investments Income Taxes [Text Block] Income Taxes Segment Information [Text Block] Segment Information Shareholders' Equity [Text Block] Shareholders' Equity Retirement and Postretirement Benefits [Text Block] Retirement and Postretirement Benefits Amortization of deferred loan costs Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (expense) Other comprehensive expense Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Legal Matters and Contingencies Net earnings from affiliates Noncontrolling interest Other comprehensive (expense) income: Other comprehensive (expense) income: Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies Describes all significant accounting policies of an entity including the impact or expected impact of new accounting policies. Describes an entity's accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. An entity also may describe its accounting treatment for intercompany accounts and transactions, minority interest, and the income statement treatment in consolidation for issuances of stock by a subsidiary. Equity Method Investments [Abstract] Equity Method Investments [Abstract] Equity Method Investments Abstract. Legal Matters and Contingencies [Abstract] Legal Matters and Contingencies [Abstract] Legal Matters and Contingencies Abstract. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net earnings per share of Flowserve Corporation common shareholders: ASSETS Assets ASSETS Current assets: Current assets: Current assets: Accrued liabilities Accounts payable Total equity Shareholders' equity: Shareholders' equity: Noncontrolling interest Retirement obligations and other liabilities Retirement obligations and other liabilities For a classified balance sheet, the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the portion of the obligations recognized for the various post employment and postretirement benefits provided to former or inactive employees, their beneficiaries, and covered dependents that is payable after one year (or beyond the operating cycle if longer. Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Current liabilities: Current liabilities: Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid expenses and other Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of expenditures made, not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations, in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Pension and other postretirement effects, net of tax Pension and other postretirement effects, net of tax Net of tax effect of changes in actuarial assumptions of accumulated prior service cost and gains and losses included in accumulated comprehensive income, net of amortized items that were realized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the period. Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number) Pension and other postretirement effects, net of tax Prepaid expenses and other LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Retirement obligations and other liabilities Cash flows - Operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used by operating activities: Change in assets and liabilities: Change in assets and liabilities: Cash flows - Investing activities: Cash flows - Investing activities: Cash flows - Financing activities: Prepaid expenses and other Increase Decrease In Prepaid Expenses and Other The net change during the reporting period in the amount paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. The net change during the reporting period of expenditures made, not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations, in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Accrued liabilities and income taxes payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes Payable The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings. Retirement obligations and other liabilities Increase Decrease In Retirement Obligations and Other Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the amount due to fund pension, post employment and postretirement benefits to employees, retirees and disabled former employees. The net change during the reporting period in other long term operating obligations not separately disclosed to materiality considerations. Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number) Cash dividends declared per share Cash flow hedging activity, net of tax Deferred taxes Common shares, par value Common shares, shares authorized Amortization of deferred loan costs Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Net earnings from affiliates, net of dividends received Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions Inventories, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other assets, net Net deferred taxes Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Net cash flows used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Payments on long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Repurchase of common shares Payments of dividends Payments of Dividends Proceeds from stock option activity Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation Capital in excess of par value Retained earnings Sales Cost of sales Amortization of intangible and other assets Accounts receivable, net Equity Method Investments [Abstract] Legal Matters and Contingencies [Abstract] Interest income Sales Sales Revenue, Net Interest income Interest Income, Deposits with Financial Institutions Earnings before income taxes Earnings before income taxes Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before, income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Selling, general and administrative expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Net earnings from affiliates Net earnings from affiliates Interest expense Interest Expense Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Inventories, net Inventory, Net Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total Debt due within one year Debt, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt due after one year Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Capital in excess of par value Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Deferred compensation obligation Deferred Compensation Equity, Total Deferred Compensation Equity, Beginning Balance Deferred Compensation Equity, Ending Balance Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance Depreciation Depreciation Amortization of intangible and other assets Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total Accounts receivable, net Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Gross profit Gross Profit Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Earnings before income taxes Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Cash flow hedging activity, net of tax Total current assets Assets, Current Other assets, net Deferred taxes Net deferred taxes Proceeds from stock option activity Net cash flows used by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation Document Type Amendment Flag Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Assets Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Deferred compensation obligation Payments of dividends Repurchase of common shares Payments on long-term debt Capital expenditures Cash flow hedging activity, net of tax Pension and other postretirement effects, net of tax Cost of sales Selling, general and administrative expense Interest expense Provision for income taxes Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from disposal of assets Common shares, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedges [Abstract] Inventories [Abstract] Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract] Balance, shares Balance Balance Balance, shares Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Less: Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests Cash flows - 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Acquisition [Abstract] Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Equity before treasury stock deferred compensation equity and accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax and noncontrolling interest Equity before treasury stock deferred compensation equity and accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax and noncontrolling interest Equity before treasury stock deferred compensation equity and accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax and noncontrolling interest. Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Affiliate investing activity, net. Affiliate investing activity, net Affiliate investing activity, net