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.

Norton 66261009191 - 2" Blank Coarse Grade Rapid Prep Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 25 Each
Dynabrade 91701 DynaMesh 3" 100 Grit Hook & Loop Discs, 50 per box
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 49054, Polyurethane Sealant 540, White, 310 mL Cartridge, 7000000941, 12/Case
3M 76625, Roloc Disc 777F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045621
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 62610, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL62, Red, 50 mL Bottle, 7100039196, 10/case
3M 29831, Sanding Screen, 180 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160238
3M 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
Standard Abrasives 32953, PSA A/O Disc, 711880, 2 in x NH, 60, 7010310798
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 23897, Cloth Belt 777F, 60 YF-weight, 1 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7010307894, 200 per case
3M 20910, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118872
3M 29842, Sanding Screen, 180 Grit, 16 in x NH, 7100160822
3M 35828, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block, 406 mm x 67 mm, 7100256624
3M 04229, Scotch-Brite Hand Pad 7447B, HP-HP, A/O Very Fine, 6 in x 9 in, 7000027560, 60 ea/Case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 125u
3M 29834, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160819
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 26141, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S44, 3/8 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100158892
3M 16615, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Blue, 1.2 mm, 7100086837 (4 Nozzle/Kit)
3M 05791, Hookit Pad, 7000028382
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 54370, Particulate Respirator 8576, P95, with Nuisance Level, Acid Gas Relief, 7000002061, 80 EA/Case
3M 29902, Sanding Screen, 150 Grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160763
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
3M 07958, Sanding Screen, 80 Grit, 7-7/8 in x 3/16 in, 7100160277
3M 28817, STIKIT LOW PROFILE DISC PAD, EXTRA FIRM, 5 IN X 3/8 IN X 5/16 IN, 24 EXTERNAL, 7010361145
3M 28120, Hookit Clean Sanding Disc 900DZ, 5 in 60 J-weight, Die 500LG, 7010326613 
