| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2416402 - Disclosure - Contingencies (Details) (http://www.graftech.com/role/ContingenciesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000931148 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Loss Contingency [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-08-15 - 2015-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-08-14 | |
Loss Contingency [Abstract] | |||
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | |||
Product warranty adjustments | ( | ||
Payments and settlements | ( | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 388,000 | 797,000 | |