Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Retirement and Postretirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Legal Matters and Contingencies Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for fair value measurements, which may include, but is not limited to, how an entity that manages a group of financial assets and liabilities on the basis of its net exposure measures the fair value of those assets and liabilities. Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income. Intangibles - Goodwill and Other Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of Fair Value of Forward Exchange Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Summary of Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Impact of Net Changes in Fair Values of Forward Exchange Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Impact of Net Changes in the Fair Values of Interest Rate Swaps in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Acquisition Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Plans Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Nondesignated [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Forward Exchange Contracts [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] (Loss) gain recognized in income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Net Components of Inventory Inventory, Net [Abstract] Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials Work in process Inventory, Work in Process Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods Less: Progress billings Progress Payments Netted Against Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs Less: Excess and obsolete reserve Inventory Valuation Reserves Inventories, net Inventory, Net Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20,134 and $20,351, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $750,344 and $719,992, respectively Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Debt due within one year Debt, Current Deferred taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt due after one year Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Retirement obligations and other liabilities Retirement obligations and other liabilities For a classified balance sheet, the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the portion of the obligations recognized for the various post employment and postretirement benefits provided to former or inactive employees, their beneficiaries, and covered dependents that is payable after one year (or beyond the operating cycle if longer. Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common shares, $1.25 par value Shares authorized - 120,000 Shares issued - 58,931 and 58,931, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Capital in excess of par value Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Equity before treasury stock deferred compensation equity and accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax and noncontrolling interest Equity Before Treasury Stock Deferred Compensation Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Net of Tax and Noncontrolling Interest Equity before treasury stock deferred compensation equity and accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax and noncontrolling interest. Treasury shares, at cost - 4,774 and 5,025 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Deferred compensation obligation Deferred Compensation Equity Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Flowserve Corporation shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Net Components of Inventory Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Dividends on Common Stock, minimum Dividend Per Common Share Minimum Dividend Per Common Share Minimum. Dividends on Common Stock, maximum Dividend Per Common Share Maximum Dividend Per Common Share Maximum. Remaining authorized repurchase capacity Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Repurchases of shares, value Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Components of the Net Periodic Cost for Retirement and Postretirement Benefits Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income before income tax Earnings before income taxes Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before, income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for the period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) Unrecognized tax benefits minimum amount of estimated reduction within the next twelve months Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound Unrecognized tax benefits maximum amount of estimated reduction within the next twelve months Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] The fair value of forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments and interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract] Current derivative assets Derivative Assets, Current Noncurrent derivative assets Derivative Assets, Noncurrent Current derivative liabilities Derivative Liabilities, Current Noncurrent derivative liabilities Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Restricted Shares [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Number of unvested shares: Number of Unvested Shares [Abstract] Number of unvested shares. Outstanding - January 1, 2012, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Cancelled, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Outstanding - March 31, 2012, Shares Outstanding - January 1, 2012, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Cancelled, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding - March 31, 2012, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows - Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation Amortization of intangible and other assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of deferred loan costs Amortization of Financing Costs Net gain on disposition of assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Gain on sale of investment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Net earnings from affiliates, net of dividends received Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions Change in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other Increase Decrease in Prepaid Expenses and Other The net change during the reporting period in the amount paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. The net change during the reporting period of expenditures made, not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations, in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities and income taxes payable Increase Decrease in Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes Payable The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings. Retirement obligations and other liabilities Increase Decrease in Retirement Obligations and Other Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the amount due to fund pension, post employment and postretirement benefits to employees, retirees and disabled former employees. The net change during the reporting period in other long term operating obligations not separately disclosed to materiality considerations. Net deferred taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Net cash flows used by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows - Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Affiliate investing activity Affiliate investing activity, net Affiliate investing activity, net. Net cash flows used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows - Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Payments on long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Borrowings under other financing arrangements Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Repurchase of common shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments of dividends Payments of Dividends Proceeds from stock option activity Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests Payments of Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Purchase of shares from noncontrolling interests Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests Net cash flows used by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt including capital lease obligations Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Term Loan, interest rate of 2.47% and 2.58% at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Loans Payable Capital lease obligations and other borrowings Capital Lease Obligations and Other Capital lease obligations and other. Debt and capital lease obligations Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Less amounts due within one year Total debt due after one year Term Loan, interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Income Statement [Abstract] Sales Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Net earnings from affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Interest Income, Deposits with Financial Institutions Other (expense) income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Earnings before income taxes Provision for income taxes Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to Flowserve Corporation Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings per share attributable to Flowserve Corporation common shareholders: Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Cash dividends declared per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement effects, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Cash flow hedging activity, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Flowserve Corporation Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Segment Information (Details) [Abstract] Segment Information. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement Business Segments [Axis] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] EPD [Member] Engineered Product Division [Member] Engineered Product Division. IPD [Member] Industrial Product Division [Member] Industrial Product Division. FCD [Member] Flow Control Division [Member] Flow Control Division. Reportable Segment [Member] Reportable Segment [Member] Eliminations and All Others [Member] Intersegment Elimination [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of operating segments (in segments) Number of operating segments Number of operating segments. Summarized financial information of the reportable segments Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Sales to external customers Intersegment sales Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue Segment operating income Gain from sale of manufacturing facility Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Oil-for-Food Program [Member] Oil-for-Food Program [Member] Oil-for-Food Program [Member] Legal Matters and Contingencies Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Number of French companies for investigation Number of French companies for investigation Number of French companies for investigation. Number of participants in U.N Oil-for-Food Program Number of participants in oil for food program Number of participants in oil for food program. Number of foreign subsidiaries Number of Foreign Subsidiaries in Oil for Food Program Number of foreign subsidiaries in Oil for Food Program. Number of former public waste disposal sites Number of Former Public Waste Disposal Sites Number of former public waste disposal sites. Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] U.S Defined Benefit Plans [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Non-U.S Defined Benefit Plans [Member] Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Postretirement Medical Benefits [Member] Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Components of the net periodic cost for retirement and postretirement benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of prior service benefit Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amortization of unrecognized net loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic cost (benefit) recognized Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedges Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Information Regarding Restricted Shares Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Old European Letter of Credit Facilities [Member] Old European Letter of Credit Facilities [Member] Old European letter of credit facilities. New European Letter of Credit Facilities [Member] New European Letter of Credit Facilities [Member] New European letter of credit facilities. Revolving Line of Credit [Member] Revolving Line of Credit [Member] Revolving line of credit. Letter of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Term loan Face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Credit facilities maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maturity period of unsecured letter of credit facility Maturity period of unsecured letter of credit facility Maturity period of unsecured letter of credit facility. The maximum aggregate amount of revolving credit facility to be increased Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase in Additional Borrowings Line of credit facility Maximum borrowing capacity Increase in Additional borrowings. Credit facilities amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Credit facilities current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Percentage of capital stock of foreign subsidiaries, credit facility guarantees Percentage of capital stock of foreign subsidiaries, credit facility guarantees Percentage of capital stock of foreign subsidiaries, credit facility guarantees Credit facility interest rate description Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description Interest rate (as a percent) Credit facility, notional amount of interest rate swaps Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives Repayment of credit facility Credit Facilities, scheduled repayments due in each of the next three quarters Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayments Due in Next Three quarters Credit facilities scheduled repayments due in next three quarters. Credit Facilities, scheduled repayments due in four quarters Credit facilities scheduled repayments due in four quarters Credit facilities scheduled repayments due in four quarters Maturity period of surety and performance bonds bank guarantees and similar obligations in respect of new letter of credit facility is used Maturity Period of Surety and Performance Bonds Bank Guarantees and Similar Obligations in Respect of New Letter of Credit Facility is Used Maturity period of surety and performance bonds bank guarantees and similar obligations in respect of new letter of credit facility is used. Maturity period of credit facilities Maturity Period of Credit facilities Maturity period of credit facilities. Credit facilities remaining borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Impact of net changes in fair values of interest rate swaps in cash flow hedging relationships Derivative Instrument Gain Loss in Statement of Financial Performance [Abstract] Derivative instruments gain loss in statement of financial performance. Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income for settlements, net of tax Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Loss recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Estimated unfavorable impact on operating income due to shimpment delays Unfavorable Impact on Operating Income Due To Shipment Delays Unfavorable impact on operating income due to shipment delays. Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment Geographic Region [Axis] Investment Geographic Region [Axis] Investment Geographic Region [Domain] Investment Geographic Region [Domain] Japan [Member] JAPAN Saudi Arabia [Member] SAUDI ARABIA South Korea [Member] KOREA, REPUBLIC OF United Arab Emirates [Member] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES China [Member] CHINA India [Member] INDIA Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Number of Joint Ventures Number of Joint Ventures Number of Joint Ventures. Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Gross profit Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) Income before provision for income taxes Income Before Provision for Income Taxes Income before Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes Provision for Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes. Net income Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Calculation of net earnings per common share and weighted average common share outstanding Earnings Per Share and Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Earnings per share and weighted average number of shares outstanding. Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation Dividends on restricted shares not expected to vest Restricted Shares Not Expected to Vest Dividends Restricted shares not expected to vest dividends. Earnings attributable to common and participating shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average shares: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Common stock Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic Participating securities Weighted Average Number of Participating Securities Weighted average number of participating securities. Denominator for basic earnings per common share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of potentially dilutive securities Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Denominator for diluted earnings per common share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Earnings per common share: Earnings per common share [Abstract] Earnings per common share. Options to purchase common stock excluded from computation of dilutive securities Options to purchase common stock excluded from computation of dilutive securities Options to purchase common stock excluded from computation of dilutive securities. Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Calculation of Net Earnings Per Common Share and Weighted Average Common Share Outstanding Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Lawrence Pumps [Member] Lawrence Pumps [Member] Lawrence Pumps. Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Percent of business acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage Acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage Acquired Cash paid for acquisition Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Period of forward exchange contracts Period of Forward Exchange Contracts Period of forward exchange contracts. Notional amount in outstanding forward exchange contracts with third parties Notional Amount of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Notional amount in outstanding interest rate swaps with third parties Maximum remaining length of interest rate swap contract Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Estimated net losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in one year Estimated Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassified in One Year Estimated Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss Reclassified In One Year. Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Summarized Financial Information of the Reportable Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Plan 2010 [Member] Plan 2010 [Member] Plan 2010. Plan 2004 [Member] Plan 2004 [Member] Plan 2004. Performance Based Restricted Stock Award [Member] Performance Based Restricted Stock Award [Member] Performance Based Restricted Stock Award. Number of shares authorized to issue under share based compensation plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Common stock available under Stock option plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Options granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Stock based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Stock based compensation expense, pre-tax Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Unearned compensation cost on restricted stock awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Recognition of unearned compensation (years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Fair value of Restricted Shares vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Unvested Restricted Shares outstanding Period for achieving performance targets on performance based units (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period Vesting percentage Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Percentage Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award award vesting percentage. Cliff vesting period (in months) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Minimum Range of Vesting provisions Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Performance Based Units Minimum Range of Vesting Provisions Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Performance Based units Minimum Range Of Vesting Provisions. Maximum Range of Vesting provisions Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Performance Based Units Maximum Range of Vesting Provisions Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Performance Based Units Maximum Range Of Vesting Provisions. Estimated vesting of shares based on performance shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Performance Based Units Expected to Vest Outstanding Number Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award performance based units expected to vest outstanding number. Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information. Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (actual number) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Common shares, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common shares, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common shares, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury shares, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Comprehensive Income Parenthetical [Abstract] Comprehensive Income Parenthetical [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Foreign currency translation, taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Pension and other postretirement effects, taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Cash flow hedging activity, taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect