XML 83 R67.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT ﻿
v2.3.0.11

Retirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Jun. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
--- | --- | ---
Anticipated additional contribution for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans in 2011 | $ 3.7 |
Pension Plans [Member] |  |
Expected contribution for next fiscal year |  | 7.9
Actual contributions | 4.8 |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] |  |
Expected contribution for next fiscal year |  | 1.0
Actual contributions | $ 0.4 |

X
- Definition Additional contribution pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. + Details
Name: | iex_AdditionalContributionPensionPlansAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlans
Namespace Prefix: | iex
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Defined Benefit Plan, Cumulative Contribution by Employer + Details
Name: | iex_DefinedBenefitPlanCumulativeContributionByEmployer
Namespace Prefix: | iex
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 132R -Paragraph 5 -Subparagraph g + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEstimatedFutureEmployerContributionsInNextFiscalYear
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant