Session 6 is where hydraulics finally gets to do what it was built for—move things. Cylinders push, motors spin, and suddenly all that pressure and flow starts turning into real work (instead of just numbers on a schematic). BJ Wagner walks through how actuators behave, why speed and force are always negotiating with each other, and how changing one setting can quietly affect everything else. From telescopic cylinders doing their staged “one thing at a time” routine to accumulators storing energy like a loaded spring, this session highlights how motion actually happens—and what can go wrong if it’s not controlled.

Session 5 is where everything starts coming together—valves stop being individual components and start acting like a full team (for better or worse). BJ walks through how different valve types interact in real circuits, how flow, pressure, and direction all influence each other, and why small setup details can have a big impact on performance. From synchronized actuators to load sense systems and accumulator circuits, this session highlights what actually happens when a system is running—not just how it’s supposed to work on paper.