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9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Oct. 24, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name SUN HYDRAULICS CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0001024795  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-27  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 27, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,568,309