| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 20, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001637913 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 20, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Milacron Holdings Corp. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37458 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 80-0798640 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 10200 Alliance Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cincinnati |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 45242 |
| City Area Code | (513) |
| Local Phone Number | 487-5000 |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | MCRN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
