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Document and Entity Information
Apr. 02, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name SPX CORP
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000088205
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Apr. 02, 2020
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-6948
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-1016240
Entity Address, Address Line One 13320-A Ballantyne Corporate Place
Entity Address, City or Town Charlotte
Entity Address, State or Province NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 28277
City Area Code (980)
Local Phone Number 474-3700
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.01
Trading Symbol SPXC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false