DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION
DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION DOCUMENT | Aug. 01, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2019 |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 1, 2019 | |
Entity Registrant Name | FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | IN | |
Entity File Number | 0-362 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-0827455 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 9255 Coverdale Road | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Wayne, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | IN | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46809 | |
City Area Code | 260 | |
Local Phone Number | 824-2900 | |
Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.10 par value | |
Trading Symbol | FELE | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000038725 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Amendment Flag | false |