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Operating Segments - Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2014
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Severance and restructuring costs $ 699us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= ndsn_AdhesiveDispensingSystemsMember
$ 699us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= ndsn_AdhesiveDispensingSystemsMember
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Severance and restructuring costs $ 579us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= ndsn_AdvancedTechnologySystemsMember
$ 579us-gaap_OtherRestructuringCosts
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= ndsn_AdvancedTechnologySystemsMember