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.

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Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Standard Abrasives 32929, PSA A/O Disc, 709607, 1/2 in x NH, 120, 7100037906
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
Dynabrade 51731 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, 60,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
3M 27423, Cloth Belt 340D, 80 X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7100231504, 20 per case
3M 87449 Silver Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, T27 Quick Change, 9 in x 1/4 in x 5/8-11 Center Hub Thread, 7010409732, 20 per case
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 31959, 6450J, M125, 1" X 30", Type C, Pattern 18 Diamond Belts, 7100052712
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
Standard Abrasives 78511, Ceramic Pro Type 27 Flap Disc, 645104, 4-1/2 in x 5/8-11 80 Y-weight, 7010331461
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 08029, Marine Grade Silicone Sealant, Clear, 304 mL Cartridge, 7000120477, 12/Case
Norton 66261009194 - 3" Coarse Grade Rapid Prep, Speed-Lok, Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 25 Each
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
Standard Abrasives 260013, Cross Buff Kit 260013, 7000121667
3M 49456, EMI Aluminum Foil Shielding Tape 1170, 2 in x 18 yd, 1170-2"X18YD, 7000132702
3M 36881, Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric, Blue, 48 in x 300 ft, 7100169351
Standard Abrasives 701656, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 3/16 in x 2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 4 in CM-18, 7010368730
Insize 7341-3S, PIN GAGE HANDLE (with 1pc handle and 7 pairs of collecting bushes), .131-.180", 6928640370588
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
Dynabrade 58446 8" Dia. Two-Hand Gear-Driven Sander, Central Vacuum, .45 HP, 900 RPM, PSA
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3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 28217, Cubitron II Roloc Disc 984F, 60+ YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7010326790 
