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Dec. 17, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 17, 2019
Entity File Number 1-6948
Entity Registrant Name SPX CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0000088205
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-1016240
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
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
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01
Trading Symbol SPXC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false