Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 5,134.2
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(35.3)
Ending Balance	5,098.9
Valves & Controls
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,511.6
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	0
Ending Balance	1,511.6
Process Technologies [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,524.5
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(0.9)
Ending Balance	1,523.6
Flow Technologies [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	940.1
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	(34.7)
Ending Balance	905.4
Technical Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,158.0
Acquisitions/ divestitures	0
Foreign currency translation/other	0.3
Ending Balance	$ 1,158.3