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 24306, Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tape 4496W, White, 1 in x 36 yd, 62 mil, 9 rolls per case, 7000123606
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
3M 17609, Repulpable Heavy Duty Double Coated Tape R3287, White, 48 mm x 55 m,5 mil, 24 rolls per case, 7100028174
3M 64649, VHB Tape 4950, White, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 45 mil, Small Pack, 3 Roll/Case, 7000123497
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 41597, Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560, Black, 310 mL Cartridge, 7100005901, 12/Case
3M 06742, Overspray Protective Sheeting, 20 ft x 250 ft, 7000120043
3M 07266, Scotch Strapping Tape 8950-RD-6GC, 1.88 in x 30 yd (48 mm x 27.4 m), 7100269781 
