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™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 removes cleanly for up to six months from most opaque surfaces, even outdoor applications after sun and weather exposure. It sticks immediately and stays on for up to one year without deterioration. The tape was tested for flame spread using test method UL723, ASTM E84 and can be used at temperatures as high as 200°F for up to 30 minutes. This sturdy cloth-reinforced tape can be torn from the roll by hand and sticks instantly, providing a wide range of convenient solutions. We offer 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 in slate blue, black and olive to enhance utility and aesthetics.
Recommended Applications
- Outdoor duct tape applications
- Temporary weather sealing
- Capping pipe
- Patching
- Bundling
- Reinforcing
- Tabbing
- Taping/splicing insulation
- Securing conduit ends
- Marking
- Labeling
- Temporary repair
- Hanging polyethylene drapes
- 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 best known for their hand tearability, high tensile strength and conformability.

Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
3M 87449 Silver Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, T27 Quick Change, 9 in x 1/4 in x 5/8-11 Center Hub Thread, 7010409732, 20 per case
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
3M 07053, General Purpose Sanding Sponge CP040-12-CC, Single Angle, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Fine, 7100101245
3M 03140, General Purpose Sanding Sponge CP041-6P, Single Angle, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Medium, 7100101537, 6/pack
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 26110, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S24, 1/4 Female, R-Angle 18
Thread NPS, Side Cup Mount, 7100135940
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 91004, Drywall Sanding Sponge CP-042-4PK, Single Angle, 4-7/8 in x 2-7/8 in x 1 in, Fine, 7100111452, 4/pack
3M 07054, General Purpose Sanding Sponge CP041-12-CC, Single Angle, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Medium, 7100101246
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
3M 26017, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S10, 1/4 Female, R-Angle 19
Thread BSP for Side Cup Mount, 7100135927
Dynabrade 52861 .4 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 25,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 26138, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S42, 3/8 Female R-Angle, 19Thread BSP, 7100135930
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 37024, Extra Large Drywall Sanding Sponge 910-DDA, Dual Angle, 2-1/2 in x 8 in x 1 in, Fine, 7010375249
3M™ 07010, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-25/07010(AAD), 25 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005374, 1 EA/Case
3M Scotchkote Liquid Epoxy Coating Spray System HSS Mix Nozzle, RightAngle, 7000058900
Dynabrade 64404 36" W x 60" L (914 mm W x 1,524 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Table, 230 V (AC), Side Exhaust
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Dynabrade 52747 Shroud, 7", Vacuum, for 1.3 hp
3M 48236, General Purpose Glass Cloth Tape 3615, White, 2 in x 36 yd, 7 mil, 3615, 7000123894
Dynabrade 78749 1/2" x 1/2"-B121 DynaFire A/O Mounted Point, Vitrified, 5/pack
3M 14537 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Low Stretch Belt, SC-BL, A/O Medium, 37 in x 60 in, 7100117782
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
3M 22395, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045098
3M 85652, Thermosetable Glass Cloth Tape 3650, White, 4 in x 60 yd, 8.3 mil, 7010373472
3M 17528 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Low Stretch Belt, SC-BL, A/O Very Fine, 1-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010292405
Standard Abrasives 701149, PSA A/O Disc, 1 in x NH, 240, 7010370103
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
3M 06504, Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200, Black, 295 mL Cartridge, 7000042727, 12/Case
3M 16615, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Blue, 1.2 mm, 7100086837 (4 Nozzle/Kit) 