A Tape with Versatility
Originally developed for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, duct tape is used today in a variety of maintenance, repair and construction settings. Due to its unique design, 3M™ Contractor Grade Multi-Use Duct Tape 2979 is a good choice for light indoor, everyday jobs where moisture resistance is a factor. The tape can also be used at temperatures as high as 200°F for up to 30 minutes.
3M™ Contractor Grade Multi-Use Duct Tape 2979 comes with a classic, silver-colored backing. Our sturdy cloth-reinforced tape can be torn from the roll and sticks instantly, providing a wide range of convenient solutions.
Recommended Applications
- Patching
- Light bundling
- Tabbing
- Taping/splicing insulation
- Capping pipe
- Securing conduit ends
- Marking
- Labeling
- Temporary repair
- Hanging polyethylene drapes
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, they’re known best for their hand tearability, high tensile strength and conformability.

Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 16348, PPS Liners, Mini (6 fl oz, 200 mL), 7100067924
3M 10120, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10120NA, #000 Extra Fine, 7000126149
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
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 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 60u
3M 16205, PPS Disposable Lids, Midi, 125 Micron Full Diameter Filters, 7000120049
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 70894, 641WY 1/2" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010533228
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
Insize 4725-80E, CONCENTRICITY GAGE, Diameter range .315 -3.150", Center height (h) 5.118", 6928640385544
3M Dirt Trap Material Dispenser, 7100003285
3M 20905, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118876
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 26612, Accuspray Atomizing Head Refill Pack for 3M PPS Series 2.0,Blue, 1.2 mm, 7100143442 (4 Nozzles/Kit)
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 16328, PPS Lid & Liner Kit, Micro (3 fl oz), 125 Micron Full
Diameter Filter, 50 Lids & Liners per kit, 7000045482
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
3M 64324, Foil Tape 3340, Silver, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 3.9 mil, 7010335734
3M 35083, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/4 in x 18 yd (6,35 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132168
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
Standard Abrasives 530292, Zirconia Resin Fiber Disc, 7 in x 7/8 in 36, 7010310585
3M 14895, Cloth Belt 777F, 80 YF-weight, 1 in x 42 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010299926, 200 per case
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 708751, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 60, 7010370081 
