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 92585 3-1/2" Dia. x Medium Hook-Face Surface Conditioning DynaBrite Disc, 10/pack
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 54343, Particulate Respirator 8511, N95, 7000002056, 80 EA/Case
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Insize 1188-150A, DIGITAL BLADE CALIPER, 0-6"/0-150mm, 6928640302312
3M 62816, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, White, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7000046609, 12/Case
3M 49689, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 10 in x NH, Die 1000C, 7010326501 
