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.

Standard Abrasives 875705, MD Mini-Brush, 4-1/2 in x 4 in x 5/8-11 FBO54 16-16 S MED Medium Density, 7010369377
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 31959, 6450J, M125, 1" X 30", Type C, Pattern 18 Diamond Belts, 7100052712
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 04553, Adhesive Transfer Tape 950, Clear, 3/4 in x 60 yd, 5 mil, 7000048416
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 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 10690 Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, FRL40, 1/2" NPTAssy.
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 50010, VentureClad Insulation Jacketing Tape 1577CW-WME, White, 99 mm x 13.7 m, 7010379907
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belts, 1/2" X 24" 200u
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 08374, MSP Sprayable Seam Sealer, Gray, 10.5 FL OZ Cartridge, 7000148239, 6 per case
3M 27008, 642WY, 3" X 30", 50000 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010533172
Dynabrade 78745 1" x 2-3/4"-A3 DynaFire A/O Mounted Point, Vitrified, 5/pack
3M 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
3M Scotchkote Liquid Epoxy Coating Spray System HSS Mix Nozzle, RightAngle, 7000058900
Standard Abrasives 710870, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 1/8 in x 1/2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 2-1/4 in CM-7, 7000121794
Dynabrade 59339 Vacuum Cuff, 1", w/Groove
Standard Abrasives 531202, Quick Change Aluminum Oxide Resin Fiber Disc, 24, TN, Brown, 7 in, Die TN700BB, 7010369490, 25/case
3Mâ„¢ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
3M 49936, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TSM, 2 in, Die RS200PM, 7000119014
3M 43474, Glass Cloth Tape 3615, White, 1 in x 36 yd, 7 mil, 7000048876
3M 84158, Microfinishing PSA Film Disc 366L, 30 Mic 3MIL, Type D, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7010360217, 500 per case
Standard Abrasives 843937, Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, 2560593, A/O Coarse, TSM, Brown, 7 in x 5/8"-11, 7000121657, 10/case
3M 20913, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 36 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118919
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
3M 45120, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 3/32 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in, 7010328349
3M 05048, Cloth Belt 384F, 80+ XF-weight, 1 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7100141432, 200 per case
3M 41597, Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560, Black, 310 mL Cartridge, 7100005901, 12/Case
3M 26481, 641WY, 3" X 30", 100 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010508917
3M 29860, Sanding Screen, 120 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160860
Standard Abrasives 708751, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 60, 7010370081
3M 05182, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel, CP-WL, 5A Fine, 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7100050403,Box of 4
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3/8" X 24" 75U
3M 20932, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 80 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118914
3M 08367, Urethane Seam Sealer, Black, 310 mL Cartridge, 7000119968, 12 per case
3M 08025, Adhesive Sealant 740 UV, Black, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7100057385, 12/Case
3M 25140, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL43, Blue, 250 mL Bottle, 7100039221, 2/case 