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 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2019
Jul. 26, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001024795  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-28  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 29, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol HLIO  
Amendment Flag false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock $.001 Par Value  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity File Number 0-21835  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code FL  
Entity Tax Identification Number 59-2754337  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1500 WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY  
Entity Address, City or Town SARASOTA  
Entity Address, State or Province FL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 34243  
City Area Code 941  
Local Phone Number 362-1200  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   32,026,807
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false