What is 3M8979?
3M8979 is a premium cloth-based duct tape from 3M, engineered to provide long-lasting performance even under harsh outdoor and industrial conditions. It resists UV rays, moisture, and weather while offering strong adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces. Available in multiple colors, it ensures versatility and reliability for both professional and DIY use.
Composition and Structure
- Substrate: Cloth-based material for exceptional flexibility and tear resistance
- Adhesive: Special adhesive that delivers long-term, stable adhesion on most surfaces
- Color options: Slate blue, black, olive, red, and others to suit different applications and identification needs
- Flexibility: Conforms easily to irregular shapes and rough surfaces
- Hand-tearable: No need for cutting tools, convenient for fast application
- UV and weather resistance: Designed for long-term outdoor performance
- Temperature resistance: Maintains performance up to 93°C continuously and withstands short-term exposure to 130°C
- Removal: Clean removal from most opaque surfaces within six months without sticky residue
Key Properties
- Strong adhesion to a wide range of materials, including metal, plastic, glass, masonry, and rough surfaces
- Excellent tear resistance ensures durability during application and use
- Good flexibility to fit complex shapes and uneven surfaces
- Superior resistance to UV rays, sunlight, and weather, maintaining performance for up to a year outdoors
- Waterproof and moisture-proof for temporary sealing and pipe wrapping
- Easy hand-tearing saves time and improves work efficiency
- Clean removal without glue marks for easier replacement and less cleanup
Applications of 3M8979
- Construction: Sealing, bundling, and reinforcement tasks in building sites
- Industrial use: Wrapping and repairing pipelines, equipment installation, and maintenance
- Shipbuilding and nuclear power: Equipment maintenance and protection during harsh environmental exposure
- Outdoor use: Temporary waterproof sealing and protection of equipment and surfaces
- General maintenance: Heavy-duty bundling and fixing tasks in industrial and residential environments
Features & Benefits of 3M8979
- Excellent bonding performance on various materials, including rough and irregular surfaces
- Long-term durability, maintaining performance for up to a year
- UV and weather-resistant to ensure consistent performance in outdoor environments
- Easy-to-tear cloth backing allows for quick, tool-free application
- Withstands continuous temperatures of up to 93°C and short-term exposure to 130°C
- Clean removal within six months, leaving no sticky residue behind
- Multiple color options for easy identification and aesthetic flexibility
Comparison with Other Adhesive Tapes
- Compared to basic duct tapes, 3M8979 offers superior UV and weather resistance for long-term outdoor performance
- Its excellent tear resistance and hand-tearable backing make it more convenient for heavy-duty use
- The clean removal feature and multiple color options provide added value and versatility over standard tapes
Why Choose VST Malaysia?
VST Malaysia proudly supplies 3M8979 tape for demanding applications, ensuring reliable performance and versatility in challenging environments. Trust our commitment to quality and customer support to keep your projects moving forward smoothly and efficiently.