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Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]

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Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 11, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		$ (214,747)		$ (214,747)		$ (190,742)
Intangible assets, Gross carrying amount		750,540		750,540		603,935
Amortization expense		8,400	$ 6,000	24,100	$ 17,200
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Remaining, 2019		8,135		8,135
2020		33,716		33,716
2021		32,925		32,925
2022		31,776		31,776
2023		30,922		30,922
2024		30,158		30,158
Amortization included in expense
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Remaining, 2019		6,635		6,635
2020		27,716		27,716
2021		26,925		26,925
2022		25,776		25,776
2023		24,922		24,922
2024		24,158		24,158
Amortization recorded as a reduction of revenue
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Remaining, 2019		1,500		1,500
2020		6,000		6,000
2021		6,000		6,000
2022		6,000		6,000
2023		6,000		6,000
2024		6,000		6,000
Trademarks & tradenames
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Unamortized intangible assets, Gross carrying amount		86,544		86,544		86,544
Customer and distributor relationships
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross carrying amount		338,463		338,463		214,577
Intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(110,727)		(110,727)		(97,131)
Sales representation, marketing and promotional rights
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross carrying amount		149,376		149,376		149,376
Intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(46,500)		(46,500)		(42,000)
Patents and other intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross carrying amount		69,553		69,553		61,473
Intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(45,895)		(45,895)		(44,242)
Developed technology
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets, Gross carrying amount		106,604		106,604		91,965
Intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(11,625)		(11,625)		$ (7,369)
Asset Acquisition, Contingent Consideration Liability		$ 8,300		$ 8,300
Weighted Average
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life (in years)				22 years
Weighted Average \| Customer and distributor relationships
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life (in years)				24 years
Weighted Average \| Sales representation, marketing and promotional rights
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life (in years)				25 years
Weighted Average \| Patents and other intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life (in years)				15 years
Weighted Average \| Developed technology
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset useful life (in years)				16 years
Buffalo Filter LLC
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 140,000
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	16 years
Buffalo Filter LLC \| Customer and distributor relationships
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	16 years
Buffalo Filter LLC \| Developed technology
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	10 years