Operating Revenue - Summary of Operating Revenue by Product Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	$ 16,044	$ 15,898	$ 16,107
Operating segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	16,062	15,920	16,125
Operating segments \| Automotive OEM
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	3,288	3,188	3,235
Operating segments \| Food Equipment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	2,699	2,647	2,622
Operating segments \| Test & Measurement and Electronics
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	2,825	2,818	2,832
Operating segments \| Welding
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	1,890	1,851	1,902
Operating segments \| Polymers & Fluids
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	1,765	1,764	1,804
Operating segments \| Construction Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	1,820	1,909	2,033
Operating segments \| Specialty Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	1,775	1,743	1,697
Intersegment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	$ 18	$ 22	$ 18

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