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 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 55034, Cubitron II Cloth Belt 984F, 60+ YF-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000119509, 50 per case
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 15913, Scotch-Brite Roloc Disc High Strength, TR, 2 in X NH A Medium, 7000000710
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 79127 3/4" W x 18" L 120 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belt, 50/pack
Standard Abrasives 713638, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 3/32 in x 3/4 in x 1/8 in x 1 in x 2-3/4 in CM-2B, 7010294964
Dynabrade 92585 3-1/2" Dia. x Medium Hook-Face Surface Conditioning DynaBrite Disc, 10/pack
Standard Abrasives 713159, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010290409
Norton 66261014936 3" DIA X 1/8" Thick, Bear-Tex NEX Rapid Blend Quick-Change Type III Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 40 Each
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 65490, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc DUH580TRI-10I, 5 inch UH, 80, 7100202887, 10 per pack
3M 92577, Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 165, Yellow, 3/4 in x 60 ft (19 mm x 18 m), 6 mil, 7100169490
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 20910, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118872
3M 71355, 663FC, 2" X 48", 70u, Diamond Trizact Belts, 7010534884
3M 26481, 641WY, 3" X 30", 100 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010508917
3M 14502 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, 3/8 in x 13 in, A MED, 7100103026
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
3M 77157 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, 77157, 1/2 in x 18 in, A MED, Trial Pack, 7010365702
3M 28214, Cubitron II Roloc Disc 984F, 60+ YF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7010361116 
