| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2414402 - Disclosure - Warranty Reserve (Details) (http://www.flowserve.com/role/WarrantyReserveDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000030625 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | |||
Accruals for warranty expense, net of adjustments | |||
Settlements made | ( | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 35,400,000 | 38,033,000 | |