A Tape with Versatility
Originally developed for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, duct tape is used today in a variety of maintenance, repair and construction settings. 3M™ Heavy Duty Duct Tape DT11 is considered a go-to choice for demanding jobs. It can be applied in temperatures as low as 40°F and used in temperatures as high as 150°F for up to 30 minutes. This polyethylene tape can be torn from the roll by hand and sticks instantly, providing a wide range of convenient solutions. It holds well to a variety of surfaces, including plastic.
Recommended Applications
- Seaming
- Hanging poly (polyethylene drapes)
- Bundling
- Reinforcing
- Taping/splicing insulation
- Patching
- Capping pipe
- Securing conduit ends
- Marking
- Labeling
- Temporary repair
- Protecting against light sandblast overspray
Built to Stick
3M’s family of rugged cloth and duct tapes adheres to most surfaces for applications ranging from bundling to moisture proofing, sealing to splicing, reinforcing to hanging poly drapes. Available in a variety of colors and strengths, these tapes are known best for their hand tearability, high tensile strength and conformability.

3M 20912, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 40 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118920
3M 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
3M 97421, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 72 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7010375681
3M 35083, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/4 in x 18 yd (6,35 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132168 
