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.

3M 37024, Extra Large Drywall Sanding Sponge 910-DDA, Dual Angle, 2-1/2 in x 8 in x 1 in, Fine, 7010375249
3M 26015, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S8, 12 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135931
3M 26135, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S40, Trapezoidal Thread, 7100135335
Standard Abrasives 705509, A/O Full Taper Cartridge Roll, 3/8 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in 80, 7100085865
Standard Abrasives 704972, A/O Tapered Cone Point, D-40 180, 7010368594, 100 per case
3M 87105, Cubitron II Stikit Film Disc 775L, 220+, 6 in x NH, Linered w/Tab, Die 600Z, 7100075221, 250 per case
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 08025, Adhesive Sealant 740 UV, Black, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7100057385, 12/Case
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
3M 19674, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 5 oz Tube, 7000000792, 36/Case
Dynabrade 92087 3" Dia. x 50 Grit Ceramic Non-Vacuum DynaCut Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 76751, Roloc Disc 777F, 60 YF-weight, TS, 3 in, Die RS300V, 7010363900 
