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 34675, 641WY, 1" X 30", 400 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7100111369
3M 26205, PPS Series 2.0 Lid, Midi/Mini/Micro, 125 Micron Filter, 7100135625
Insize 7305-C01, DATA OUTPUT CABLE, length 100", 6928640395154
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10
3M 80835, Flexible Diamond Hand File 6210J, No 2, Yellow, 18, N40, 7000082160, 10 Per Case
3M 62715, Scotch-Weld Stainless Steel High Temperature Pipe Sealant PS67, White, 250 mL Tube, 7100039215, 2/case
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 54336, Particulate Respirator 8293, P100, 7000002055, 20 EA/Case
3M 54358, Particulate Respirator 8247, R95, with Nuisance Level, Organic Vapor Relief, 7000002060, 120 EA/Case
3M 27490, 641WY, 3" X 30", 1200 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010508907
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series, 40,000RPM, 33441
Dynabrade 79127 3/4" W x 18" L 120 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belt, 50/pack
3M 33440, Cubitron II File Belt, 33440, 80+, 10 mm x 330 mm (3/8 in x 13 in), 7100033195, 10 belts per carton, 5 cartons per case
3M 54370, Particulate Respirator 8576, P95, with Nuisance Level, Acid Gas Relief, 7000002061, 80 EA/Case
ACS Diamond Grinding Disc, 4-1/2" Dia. X 5/8"-11 Center Hub Thread, Type 29, 36 Grit
3M 58207, Dynamic Mixing System Nozzle Extension, 12 per bag, 7000120110
Dynabrade 78176 2" Dia. Medium NWN VT DynaBrite TR Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 28217, Cubitron II Roloc Disc 984F, 60+ YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7010326790
Standard Abrasives 840038, Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, A/O Medium, TSM, Maroon, 3/4 in, QS75KM, 7000121647, 50/case
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M 36856, Dirt Trap Clear Film 18 in x 100 ft, 7000028295
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 29821, Sanding Screen, 150 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160254
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 65086, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 6" x 1" x 1" 645DC, 7010329878
3M 04020, Mini Mandrel 935, 2-7/8 in x 1/4 in, 7100009221
3M 49689, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 10 in x NH, Die 1000C, 7010326501 
