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.

3M 71878, Flexible Diamond Hand File 6210J, Yellow 18, N40, NO 1, 7000082156, 10 per case
3M 28830, 675L, 1/2" X 72", 74u, Diamond Microfinishing Film Belt 7010508919
3M 82239, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 420, Off-White, Part A, 5 Gallon Drum (Pail), 7100001144
3M 20152, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 1838, Green, Part B/A , 1 Quart Kit, 7000046340, 6/case
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
NORTON 66623313931 - 3" Dia. Blaze Rapid Blend Quick-Change TS (TYPE II) Non-Woven Disc, 25 Each
3M 16585, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Clear, 1.8 mm, 7100078990
3M 03647, Scotch-Brite Edger Disc Pad, 7 in x .875 in, 7000133920
3M 10115, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, #3 Coarse, 7000051986
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 26620, Accuspray Atomizing Head Refill Pack for 3M PPS Series 2.0,Red, 2.0 mm, 7100141414 (4 Nozzles/Kit)
Dynabrade 11254 Contact Arm Ass'y, 4-3/4" Dia. x 1/2" W
3M 77559, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 77559, 36+ to 120+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100232738
3M 26204, PPS Series 2.0 Lid, Midi/Mini/Micro, 200 Micron Filter, 7100135646
3M 20930, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P120 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118916
3M 45719, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 40+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, D/F 6HL, Die 600HZ, 7100113143
3M 45722, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, D/F 6HL, Die 600HZ, 7100113871
3M 06506, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06506, 6 in x 1000 ft, 6 per case, 7000045440
3M 88892, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 15 in x NH, Die 1500A, 7010360718 
