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.

Standard Abrasives 725012, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 2 Ply x 8-3, 7000046830
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
Standard Abrasives 727398, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Coarse, 2 in x 3/4 in x 2 Ply x 1/4-20, 7010369357
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M 46902, No Residue Duct Tape 2420, 1.88 in x 20 yd (48 mm x 18.2 m), 7100334374
3M 76751, Roloc Disc 777F, 60 YF-weight, TS, 3 in, Die RS300V, 7010363900 
