Segment Information (Details) (Carlisle Transportation Products, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
Oct. 21, 2013
Carlisle Transportation Products
Discontinued operations
Amount per agreement to sell business unit	$ 375

Represents the amount per a definitive agreement to sell a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period.

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Namespace Prefix:	csl_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration