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3M Performance Plus 8979 Duct Tape, 55 m x 48mm, Blue

RS Stock No.:: 763-8848
Mfr. Part No.:: 8979 48mm x 54,8m
Brand:: 3M

3M Performance Plus 8979 Duct Tape, 55 m x 48mm, Blue

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6 - 14	£38.60
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RS Stock No.:: 763-8848
Mfr. Part No.:: 8979 48mm x 54,8m
Brand:: 3M

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Select all	Attribute	Value
	Brand	3M
	Colour	Blue
	Product Type	Duct Tape
	Tape Type	Duct Tape
	Width	48mm
	Length	55m
	Backing Material	Polyethylene Cloth
	Thickness	0.33mm
	Adhesive Material	Rubber
	Adhesion Strength	5.3N/cm
	Elongation at Break	19%
	Tensile Strength	63N/cm
	Minimum Operating Temperature	4°C
	Maximum Operating Temperature	93°C
	Standards/Approvals	No
	Trade Name	Performance Plus
	Model Number	8979

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	Brand 3M
	Colour Blue
	Product Type Duct Tape
	Tape Type Duct Tape
	Width 48mm
	Length 55m
	Backing Material Polyethylene Cloth
	Thickness 0.33mm
	Adhesive Material Rubber
	Adhesion Strength 5.3N/cm
	Elongation at Break 19%
	Tensile Strength 63N/cm
	Minimum Operating Temperature 4°C
	Maximum Operating Temperature 93°C
	Standards/Approvals No
	Trade Name Performance Plus
	Model Number 8979

RoHS Status: Exempt

COO (Country of Origin):: CA

3M Duct Tape, 48mm Width, 55m Length - Performance Plus 8979 Series - 8979 48mm x 54,8m

Patch, bundle, seal and protect with this versatile duct tape from 3M. It's a handy product for general repair and maintenance jobs, as it sticks fast to most indoor and outdoor surfaces. For long-lasting adhesion, the tape maintains its durable hold for up to a year without deteriorating. Scraping off sticky residue is a thing of the past because it removes cleanly from opaque surfaces for as long as 6 months after application.

Features & Benefits

• Hand-tearable, so you don't need cutting tools

• Backing resists wear and water for compatibility with harsh settings

• Flame-retardant to reduce the risk of a fire spreading

Applications

• Marine industry

• Construction sites

• Electrical installations

• Power utilities

Yes, as it's flexible, it conforms and sticks to uneven surfaces with minimal chance of lifting.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.

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Standards

Tested to UL 723 / ASTME84

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