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3 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2016
Apr. 29, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name SUN HYDRAULICS CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0001024795  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 02, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,906,646