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 45722, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, D/F 6HL, Die 600HZ, 7100113871
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
3M 65022, Scotch-Brite Deburr and Finish Pro Unitized Wheel, DP-UW, 6C Medium+, 3 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in, 7100053421
Standard Abrasives 704582, A/O Straight Cartridge Roll, 1/4 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in 240, 7100080031
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 90" 125U
Dynabrade 54430 4" Dia. Extended Right Angle Disc Sander, Steel Housing, Rear Exhaust, .7 HP, 12,000 RPM, 3/8"-24 Thread
3M 33446, Cubitron II File Belt, 80+, 1/2 in x 18 in (12.7 mm x 457.2 mm), 7100033186, 10 belts per carton, 5 cartons per case
3M™ 37018, Supplied Air Respirator Vortex Cooling Assembly V-100/37018(AAD), 70070799013, 1 EA/Case
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
Standard Abrasives 840037, Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, A/O Coarse, TSM, Brown, 3/4 in, QS75KM, 7000121646, 50/case
3M 19677, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 1 Gallon Drum, 7000000793, 4/Case
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Insize 6300, MICROMETER STAND, 6928640307294
3M 10119, Synthetic Steel Wool Pad 10119NA, 0000 Super Fine, 7000126181
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 16159, PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5453, Brown, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 8.2 mil, 7000050132
Dynabrade 51857 .7 hp Trim Router (Complete), 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M 34425, General Purpose Sanding Sponge CP041-3PK, Single Angle, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Medium, 7100175218, 3/pack
3M 26053, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S14, 7/16 Male, 14 Thread UNC, 7100135932
Dynabrade 79126 3/4" W x 18" L 60 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belt, 50/pack
3M 28214, Cubitron II Roloc Disc 984F, 60+ YF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7010361116 
