| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2413402 - 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] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31  | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31  | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31  | |
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  | |||
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]  | |||
Balance —  | |||
Accruals for warranty expense, net of adjustments  | |||
Settlements made  | (  | (  | (  | 
Balance —  | 34,574,000    | 31,095,000    | |