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.

Insize QMS-A110-U, QUICK MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, 6940561967623
3M 49938, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TSM, 2 in, Die RS200PM, 7000119019
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093
Standard Abrasives 811027, Type 27 Cleaning Disc, 4-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 7/8 in, 7000046837
3M 20910, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118872
Dynabrade 11005 Dynafile Belt Housing Guard
3M 94927, Scotch-Brite EXL PRO Deburring Wheel, EP-WL, 10S Fine, 8 in x 1/2 in x 3 in, 7100062983
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 01480 Vane Set (4pk)
3M 24338, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 8A Medium, 16 in x 1 in x 10 in, 7100074355
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
Standard Abrasives 32953, PSA A/O Disc, 711880, 2 in x NH, 60, 7010310798 
