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 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
Insize VSP-201D, FOUR DIRECTION CABLE(FRONT VIEW), cable length 120", 6940561941302
Dynabrade 96107 Motor Tune-Up Kit
3M 01581, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Unitized Wheel, CP-UW, 5A Fine, 6 in x 1/4 in x 1/2 in, 7010364174
Standard Abrasives 32953, PSA A/O Disc, 711880, 2 in x NH, 60, 7010310798
Dynabrade 60052 .1 hp Straight-Line Quick-Change Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 35,000 RPM, 3/32" Collet
Dynabrade 52474 Vane Set (4pk)
3M 15511, Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel, XL-UW, 8A Coarse, 2 in x 1/8 in x 3/16 in, 7000045947
Standard Abrasives 880515, Buff and Blend GP Wheel, 3 in x 2 Ply x 1/4 in A VFN, 7100095203
3M 77115, Scotch Brite Roloc Deburr & Finish PRO Unitized Wheel, DP-UR, 4C Medium+, TR, 2 in x 1/4 in x NH, 7100086108
Dynabrade 11518 Rubber Drive Wheel
3M 65082, Scotch Brite Roloc Deburr & Finish PRO Unitized Wheel, DP-UR, 6C Medium+, TR, 2 in x 1/4 in x NH, 7100081367
3M 01719, Scotch-Brite SST Deburring Wheel, ST-WL, 8S Fine, 12 in x 2 in x 5 in, 7010364285
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M 62661, Scotch-Weld General Purpose Retaining Compound RT09, Green, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039228, 10/case
Dynabrade 79175 1" W x 18" L 80 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belt, 50/pack
3M 01021, Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Unitized Wheel, CS-UW, 7S Extra Coarse, 4 in x 1 in x 1/4 in, 7000120868
3M 65083, Scotch Brite Roloc Deburr & Finish PRO Unitized Wheel, DP-UR, 6C Medium+, TR, 3 in x 1/4 in x NH, 7100081365
3M 05790, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 9S Fine, 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7000046069
Dynabrade 51756 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 35,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
Dynabrade 51629 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 1/8" Collet
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 54972 Vane Set (5pk)
Dynabrade 07109 Vane Set (5pk)
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091 
