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Acquisition and Sale of Businesses
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITION AND SALE OF BUSINESSES
ACQUISITION AND SALE OF BUSINESSES
Acquisition of UK Safety Technology Manufacturer Oxalis Group Ltd.
On January 12, 2015, Eaton acquired Oxalis Group Ltd. (Oxalis). Oxalis is a manufacturer of closed-circuit television camera stations, public address and general alarm systems and other electrical products for the hazardous area, marine and industrial communications markets. Oxalis is reported within the Electrical Systems and Services business segment.
Sale of Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions
On May 9, 2014, Eaton sold the Aerospace Power Distribution Management Solutions and Integrated Cockpit Solutions businesses to Safran for $270, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $156 as of June 30, 2014.