Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests	$ 40,635	$ 51,809	$ 73,053	$ 116,713
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes	(89,282)	(15,561)	(170,187)	(12,452)
Pension and other postretirement effects, net of taxes	6,161	4,955	16,318	11,273
Cash flow hedging activity, net of taxes	29	(1,347)	87	(1,130)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(83,092)	(11,953)	(153,782)	(2,309)
Comprehensive income (loss), including noncontrolling interests	(42,457)	39,856	(80,729)	114,404
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,144)	(2,021)	(6,941)	(7,654)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Flowserve Corporation	$ (44,601)	$ 37,835	$ (87,670)	$ 106,750