Premium nuclear-grade red duct tape with superior UV and weather resistance for demanding industrial applications in power plants, shipbuilding, and fabrication industries.
3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N is a highly specialized nuclear-grade duct tape engineered for demanding applications in nuclear power plants, shipbuilding, and steel fabrication industries. This premium tape measures 72mm wide by 54.8 meters long with a thickness of 12.1 mil and comes in a case of 12 rolls. The tape features a distinctive red color for easy identification and is designed to resist UV, sunlight, and weather exposure for up to one year without deterioration.
This industrial-strength duct tape combines a polyethylene/cloth scrim backing with a thick rubber adhesive that provides exceptional adhesion and bonding strength. It is specifically engineered for sealing, holding, identification, and protection applications while meeting strict MIL-STD-2041D(SH), Notice 2 compliance for leachable halides and sulfur content. The tape delivers tensile strength of 36 lbs (63 N/cm) and maintains adhesion to steel at 48 oz/in, making it suitable for heavy-duty bundling, reinforcing, and sealing operations.
The Performance Plus formula ensures clean removal from most opaque surfaces for up to six months after application, even with extended UV exposure and outdoor weathering. The tape is curl-resistant, moisture-resistant, and conformable to irregular and curved surfaces, offering hand-tearable convenience and writeability for marking and identification purposes. Operating temperatures range from 40°F to 200°F (4°C to 93°C), with a 24-month shelf life ensuring long-term storage capability. This tape is approved for industrial and occupational use only in automotive, construction, general industrial, MRO, marine, military, and specialty vehicle applications.
Key Features
- Resists UV, sunlight, and weather for up to one year without deterioration
- Clean removal from most opaque surfaces for up to six months after application
- Distinctive red color for easy identification and visibility
- Complies with MIL-STD-2041D(SH) Notice 2 for leachable halides and sulfur
- Curl-resistant, moisture-resistant, and conformable to irregular surfaces
- Hand-tearable with writeability for marking and labeling
- High tensile strength of 36 lbs for heavy-duty bundling and reinforcing
- Thick rubber adhesive for superior bonding to rough surfaces
- Operating temperature range 40°F to 200°F (4°C to 93°C)
- 24-month shelf life for long-term storage capability
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Number | 8979N |
| UPC Code | 00048011539157 |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 72 mm |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 2.83 inches |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 54.8 meters |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 59.93 yards |
| Tape Thickness | 12.1 mil (0.3 mm) |
| Backing Material | Polyethylene/Cloth Scrim |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Adhesion to Steel | 48 oz/in |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 36 lbs |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 63 N/cm |
| Elongation at Break | 19% |
| Product Color | Red |
| Core Size (Metric) | 76.2 mm |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 inches |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Units per Case | 12 rolls |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 200°F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 93°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 40°F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 4°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Tape Grade | Premium |
| Performance Level | High Performance |
| Self-Sticking | Yes |
| Clean Removal | Yes - up to 6 months |
| Indoor/Outdoor Use | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Compliance Standards | MIL-STD-2041D(SH), Notice 2 |
| UV Resistance | Up to 12 months |
| Weather Resistance | Up to 12 months |
| Material | Fabric Reinforced Polyethylene Film |
| Brand | 3M™ |
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