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.

Standard Abrasives 873273, S/C Unitized Wheel, 732, 6 in x 1/4 in x 1/2 in, 7010301203
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Norton 66252843323 - 4 -1/2" X 1/8" X 5/8" Center Hub, NORZON PLUS Type 27 Depressed Center Cut Off And Grinding Wheel, 10 Each
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Dynabrade 77794 4-1/2" Dia. x 7/8" Center Hole, 80 Grit, Type 29, Ceramic DynaCut Flap Disc, 10/pack
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 76900, Cloth Belt 340D, 50 X-weight, 37 in x 60 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010361975, 3 per case
Insize 3352-50A, HIGH PRECISION DIGITAL BLADE MICROMETERS/SNAP GAGE (with data interface), 25-50mm/1-2", .0002mm/.00001", 6940561982176
3M 15041, Scotch Electrical Shielding Tape 24, 1 in x 15 ft (25 mm x 4,6 m), 7000031348
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 20852, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216, Translucent, Part B/A, 1 Pint Kit, 7010310194, 6/case
3M 33439, Cubitron II File Belt, 33439, 60+, 10 mm x 330 mm (3/8 in x 13 in), 7100033194, 10 belts per carton, 5 cartons per case
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 98242, Marine Adhesive Sealant 3000 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100111111, 12/Case
3M 28214, Cubitron II Roloc Disc 984F, 60+ YF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7010361116 
