Supplemental Balance Sheet Information - Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
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| Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
| Trade accounts receivable reserves | $ 21.7 | $ 21.6 |
| Accumulated depreciation on property, plant, and equipment | 317.5 | 311.8 |
| Inventories: | ||
| Raw materials and components | 67.2 | 52.6 |
| Work in process | 56.5 | 55.4 |
| Finished goods | 56.9 | 43.6 |
| Total inventories | $ 180.6 | $ 151.6 |
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- Definition Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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