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3M 8979 Performance Plus Duct Tape
8979 is designed for both permanent and temporary applications both indoors and outdoors. 8979 provides clean removal with little or no adhesive residue from most opaque surfaces up to 6 months after application.Up to 1 year of sunlight UV resistance!
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3M53851
3M 8979 Performance Plus Duct Tape 2" x 75' - Slate Blue
$8.96
3M56468
3M 8979 Performance Plus Duct Tape 2" x 180' - Slate Blue
$17.79
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3M 8979 Performance Plus Duct Tape 2" x 180' - Black
$17.79
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3M 8979 Performance Plus Duct Tape 3" x 180' - Slate Blue
$26.69
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3M 8979 Performance Plus Duct Tape 3" x 180' - Black
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Product Features:
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8979
Performance Plus Duct Tape has a unique tape construction that allows for both permanent and temporary applications indoor and outdoor. It is removable with little or no adhesive residue from most opaque surfaces up to 6 months after application. The backing is also UV resistant for up to one year of outdoor exposure.
Clean removal up to 6 months outdoors.
Moisture resistant duct tape.
Tested according to UL 723, ASTM E84
Transportation, aerospace, automotive, commercial vehicle, RV, bus, truck, ship yards, military, metal working, furniture, electronics, solar, trailer manufacturing and woodworking.
Sealing, holding, bundling, reinforcing, identifying, tabbing, wrapping, paint masking, splicing and protecting.
Technical Specs:
3M
8979
Performance Plus Duct Tape has backing that is curl resistant and conformable making it easy to handle and apply. The rubber adhesive bonds well to most surfaces and has excellent initial stick. Once in place, it stays where you put it. Provides easy unwind from the roll making it convenient to use and minimize user fatigue.
Ideal for demanding duct tape applications in the construction, electrical HVAC, industrial, marine and plumbing markets. Used for patching, bundling, moisture proofing, sealing, splicing and temporary repair. Tested according to UL 723, ASTM E84.
Typical physical and performance characteristics include:
Thickness: 12.6 mils,
Adhesion to steel: 52 oz./in. width,
Tensile strength: 36 lbs./in. width,
Elongation at break: 21%,
Temperature use range: Up to 200°F.
Additional Information:
Adhesion to Steel oz/in (N/100 mm)
48 (53)
Adhesive Type
Rubber
Backing Material
Polyethylene over cloth scrim/rubber
Brand
3M
Color
Blue
Diameter
18.52934
Elongation
19 Percent
Industry - Use
Automotive, Electronics, Furniture, General Industrial, Metalworking, Military & Government, MRO, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation, Woodworking
Length
60 Linear Yard
Length (metric)
54.8 Linear Metre
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)
93 Degree Celsius
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)
200 Degree Fahrenheit
Meets Specifications
UL 723
Performance Level
High Performance
Product Form
Roll
Shelf Life
18 Month
Tensile Strength lb/in (N/100 mm)
36 (630)
Thickness
12.1 Milli-inch (mil)
Thickness (metric)
0.3 Millimetre
Units per Case
24
Width
1.88 Inch
Width (metric)
48 Millimetre
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