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 and price, , 3M™ Contractor Grade Pro Strength Duct Tape 3979 is a strong choice for general indoor, everyday duties where strength and moisture resistance are necessary. The contractor-grade tape can also be used at temperatures as high as 200°F for up to 30 minutes.
3M™ Contractor Grade Pro Strength Duct Tape 3979 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
- Bundling
- Reinforcing
- Tabbing
- Taping/splicing insulation
- Capping pipe
- Securing conduit ends
- Marking
- Labeling
- Temporary repair
- Hanging polyethylene drapes
- Protecting against light sandblast overspray
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
3M 26137, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S41, Trapezoidal Thread - QCC, 7100135947
3M 62714, Scotch-Weld Stainless Steel High Temperature Pipe Sealant PS67, White, 50 mL Tube, 7100039216, 10/case
Insize UTM-E10, DIGITAL UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE, 10kN, 6940561904666
Dynabrade 25234 Vane Set (4pk)
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 10118, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10118NA, #0 Fine, 7000126148
3M 87429, Final Finishing Pads 10199NA4PK, 3 3/4 in x 6 in x 5/8 in, Replaces 0000 Steel Wool, 7100096075, 4 pads per pack
Dynabrade 53242 7" Dia. Type 27 Vertical Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, 3 HP, 6,000 RPM, 5/8"-11 Spindle
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 78424 4-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" Medium DynaBrite Surface Conditioning Disc, 25/pack
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
Dynabrade 51756 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 35,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 125u
Standard Abrasives 42505, A/O Flexible Flap Wheel 612425, 1-1/2 in x 1 in x 1/4 in 60, 7010367715, 10 per case
Standard Abrasives 880415, Buff and Blend GP Wheel, 3 in x 2 Ply x 1/4 in A MED, 7100095204
Dynabrade 51624 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 35,000 RPM, 3mm Collet
3M 05536, Cubitron II Cloth Belt 981F, 4 x 132 in, 60+, YF-weight, Film-lok, 7100163076, 25 per case
Norton 66254414832 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 5am U2305, 40 Each
3M 16578, Accuspray ONE Spray Gun Kit, 7100096182
Standard Abrasives 42692, A/O Flexible Flap Wheel 615128, 3 in x 1/2 in x 1/4 in 120, 7010310504, 10 per case
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M 16582, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Blue, 1.2 mm, 7010363219
Dynabrade 51708 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, 35,000 RPM, 3/32" Collet
Dynabrade 51740 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 60,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet, with Mount Stem
3M 01862, Scotch-Brite Metal Finishing Wheel, MF-WL, 5A Medium, 6 in x 1 in x 1 in, 7100003943
3M 51034, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TSM, 2 in, Die RS200PM, 7000119020
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 5/8" X 120" 125U
3M 77559, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 77559, 36+ to 120+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100232738
3M 22395, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045098
Standard Abrasives 713286, Mandrel, 1/4 in x 1/4 in x 2 in DM-7, 7000121806
Dynabrade 79127 3/4" W x 18" L 120 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belt, 50/pack
3M 28126, Hookit Clean Sanding Disc 900DZ, 5 in 80 J-weight, Die 500LG, 7010290258
Dynabrade 77770 5" Dia. x 7/8" Center Holes, 120 Grit, Z/A, Type 27, DynaCut Flap Disc w/Fiberglass, 10/pack
Dynabrade 51810 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 1000,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
Dynabrade 14230 Rubber Drive Wheel
3M 10115, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, #3 Coarse, 7000051986
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
Standard Abrasives 32985, Aluminum Oxide Overlap Disc, 714721, 60 Grit, 2 in x 8-32 x 2 Ply, 7100116380 
