Cast Nylon Sheets, Nylon Rods and Nylon Tubes are available in a wide range of sizes & grades. Their flexibility and performance characteristics have led to Nylons replacing bronze, brass, steel, and aluminum in various mechanical applications. Why ? -Because Cast Nylon offers the following benefits: Approximately 1/8 the weight of bronze 1/7 the weight of cast iron 1/2 the weight of aluminum Highly impact resistant High heat distortion temperature Easy to machine and abrasion resistant