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 93094 3" Dia. x 60 Grit Premium Ceramic Non-Vacuum DynaCut, Locking-Type Disc, 3 Ply Cloth, 25/pack
3M 07413, Hand Sanding Stripping Pad 7413NA, 4.375 in x 11 in, Green, Coarse, 7010383727
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
3M 98907, 3M Hand Tape Applicator 25 mm, 1 per case, 7010376216
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Standard Abrasives 78512, Ceramic Pro Type 27 Flap Disc, 645109, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 40 Y-weight, 7010301276
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
3M 62817, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100139449, 12/Case
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
Standard Abrasives 265006, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Medium, 3/4 in x 3/8 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7010330373
Standard Abrasives 724277, Buff and Blend Circle Buff GP, A/O Very Fine, 2 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7010368699
3M 08022, Adhesive Sealant 740 UV, Gray, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7100057386, 12/Case
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 29827, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 19 in x NH, 7100160249
3M 29847, Sanding Screen, 60 grit 16 x NH, 7100160824
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
Dynabrade 78290 2" Dia. x 2S Fine, Type R Unitized Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Standard Abrasives 725012, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 2 Ply x 8-3, 7000046830
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 05048, Cloth Belt 384F, 80+ XF-weight, 1 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7100141432, 200 per case
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
Dynabrade 78425 4-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" Coarse DynaBrite Surface Conditioning Disc, 25/pack
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™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series with Brake, 40,000RPM, 33444
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 26103, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S19, 3/8 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135928
3M 30189, Trizact Hookit Foam Sheets, 5000, 2-3/4 in x 5-1/2 in (70 mm x 140 mm), 7000120137, 5 sheets per carton
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 05519, Sanding Block, Rubber, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000000587
Standard Abrasives 827600, Buff and Blend GP Power Pad, 6 in x 9 in, A VFN, 7010330610, 50 ea/Case
3M 26578, Accuspray ONE Pro Spray Gun Kit for PPS Series 2.0, 7100158715
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
3M 20928, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118917
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 20913, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 36 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118919
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 05206, Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200, White, 1 oz Tube, 7010325697, 12/Case
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
Standard Abrasives 78527, Ceramic Pro Type 29 Flap Disc, 645139, 7 in x 5/8-11 40 Y-weight, 7010301277
3M Super Abrasives Roloc Disc, 2" Type-R, Medium AO High Strength, Box of 50
3M 30289, Trizact Hookit Finishing Foam Sheet, 5000, 2-3/4 in x 5-1/2 in, 7000120135, 15 Sheets/Carton
Dynabrade 97571 1/2" NPT Male Safety Coupler
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 20922, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 1-1/2 in x NH, Die 150S, 7010326528. 
