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REVENUES - Product and Sold Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 03, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Classified Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable, net |  | $ 2,834.2 | $ 2,698.1 |
ChampionX | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of By Sale |  |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Classified Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Period of time post-separation that the entity may transfer or receive certain products | 36 months |  |  |
Post-separation sales |  | 69.0 | 123.8 | $ 139.1
Accounts receivable, net |  | $ 3.8 | $ 12.9 |

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