Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012 Person	Oct. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011 Person
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees			153		210
Restructuring costs	$ 830		$ 11,200
Tyco Flow Control International, Ltd
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs			$ 17,100
Water & Fluid Solutions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees			98		160
Technical Solutions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees			55		50