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 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 22091 2-3/4" x 8" Hand Sanding Block
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
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 54336, Particulate Respirator 8293, P100, 7000002055, 20 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 710870, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 1/8 in x 1/2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 2-1/4 in CM-7, 7000121794
3M 45702, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7100113117
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 09095, Drywall Sanding Sponge 9095DC-NA, Dual Grit Block, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Fine/Medium, 7010383571
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 86433, Scotch-Weld Multi-Material Composite Urethane Adhesive DP6330NS,Green, 400 mL Duo-Pak, 7100109827, 6 Each/Case
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 34672, 641WY, 1/2" X 64", 100 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts 7100111364
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Standard Abrasives 850034, Unitized Wheel Steel Screw Mandrel, 7/8 in x 1/4 in Shank, 7000121879
3M 45699, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 40+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7100113114
3M 16609, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Red, 2.0 mm, 7000045543 (4 Nozzles/Kit) (6 Kits/Case)
3M 50258, Roloc Disc 777F, 60 YF-weight, TSM, 3 in, Die RS300VM, 7010325551 
