MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR

Magnetic chip detectors (28) for detecting magnetic chips (60A, 60B) in a lubrication fluid are provided. The chip detector (28) includes a first electric terminal (32), a second electric terminal (34) and a magnet (36). The second electric terminal (34) is spaced apart from the first electric terminal (32) to define a gap (38) between the first (32) and second (34) electric terminals. The gap (38) exposes a cavity (40) formed in the magnet (36) for collecting magnetic chips (60A, 60B). The cavity (40) accommodates the accumulation of smaller and relatively harmless magnetic chips without triggering an alarm to reduce the occurrence of nuisance alarms.