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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 04, 2022 | Sep. 29, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 22, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash distribution | $ 1,200,000 |  |  |  |  |
Total income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax |  |  | $ 0 | $ 966 | $ 3,569 |
Cash (used in) provided operating activities, discontinued operations |  |  | (2,000) | (27,000) | 224,000 |
Cash provided (used in) investing activities, discontinued operations |  |  | 33,000 | (3,000) | (35,000) |
ESAB Corporation |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Total income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax |  |  |  | 1,000 | 3,600 |
ESAB Corporation | Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Business, separation, pro-rata distribution, of outstanding common stock to shareholders, percentage | 90.00% |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares of common stock distributed to shareholders for every three shares owned |  |  |  |  |  | 1
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Divestiture-related expenses and other |  |  | 4,387 | 46,684 | 29,668 |
Gain on disposal of facility |  |  | 15,517 | 0 | 0 |
Fabrication Technology | ESAB Corporation |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Business separation, pro-rata distribution, outstanding common stock to shareholders (in shares) | 60,034,311 |  |  |  |  |
Fabrication Technology | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Divestiture-related expenses and other |  |  | 5,100 | 45,000 | 20,600 |
Air and Gas Handling Business |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Divestiture-related expenses and other |  |  |  | $ 1,700 | $ 9,100 |
Air and Gas Handling Business | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Divestiture-related expenses and other |  |  | $ (700) |  |  |
Air and Gas Handling Business | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on disposal of facility |  | $ 15,500 |  |  |  |

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