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Receivables, net - Additional Information (Details) - Credit Concentration Risk [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of net sales from major customer | 37.70% | 37.10% | 37.70%
Percentage Of Accounts Receivable Major Customers | 36.20% | 22.60% |

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