{"id":49226,"date":"2026-02-26T10:35:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/?p=49226"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:30:30","slug":"api-650-vs-api-620","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/","title":{"rendered":"API 650 vs API 620: \u00bfCu\u00e1l deber\u00eda elegir para su tanque de almacenamiento?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La pregunta API 650 vs API 620 suele surgir al elegir un tanque de almacenamiento de acero soldado para servicio de petr\u00f3leo, gas o productos qu\u00edmicos. Ambas normas provienen de la<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.api.org\/\"> <b>Instituto Americano del Petr\u00f3leo<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y te explican c\u00f3mo construir un tanque, pero est\u00e1n dise\u00f1ados para diferentes temperaturas y presiones. Elegir la opci\u00f3n correcta proteger\u00e1 tu presupuesto, seguridad y procesos a largo plazo.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Palanca<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#What_Is_API_650_Standard\" >\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el est\u00e1ndar API 650?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#What_Is_API_620_Standard\" >\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el est\u00e1ndar API 620?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Side-by-Side_Comparison_API_650_vs_API_620\" >Comparaci\u00f3n lado a lado: API 650 vs API 620<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Applicable_Pressure_Range\" >Rango de presi\u00f3n aplicable<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Temperature_Range\" >Rango de temperatura<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-2\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-2\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Scope_and_Purpose_of_Standards\" >Alcance y prop\u00f3sito de las normas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-3\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-3\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Tank_Configuration_Geometry\" >Configuraci\u00f3n y geometr\u00eda del tanque<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-4\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-4\" >API 620:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Typical_Tank_Sizes\" >Tama\u00f1os t\u00edpicos de tanques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-5\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Fabrication_Erection\" >Fabricaci\u00f3n y montaje<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-6\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-5\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Materials_Allowed\" >Materiales permitidos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-7\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-6\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Inspection_and_Testing_Standards\" >Normas de inspecci\u00f3n y ensayo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-8\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-7\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Roof_Closure_Types\" >Tipos de techo y cierre<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-9\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-8\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Application_Industry_Use\" >Aplicaci\u00f3n y uso industrial<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650-10\" >API 650<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620-9\" >API 620<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650_vs_API_620_%E2%80%93_Quick_Comparison_Table\" >Tabla comparativa r\u00e1pida: API 650 vs API 620<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_650_vs_API_620_%E2%80%93_Which_One_Is_Best\" >API 650 vs API 620: \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la mejor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#FAQs\" >Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Can_API_620_tanks_work_when_the_pressure_outside_is_normal\" >\u00bfPueden funcionar los tanques API 620 cuando la presi\u00f3n exterior es normal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#API_620_or_API_650_Which_costs_less\" >\u00bfAPI 620 o API 650? \u00bfCu\u00e1l cuesta menos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Is_it_possible_to_change_an_API_650_tank_to_an_API_620_tank\" >\u00bfEs posible cambiar un tanque API 650 por un tanque API 620?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#How_are_inspections_done_for_API_620_and_API_650_the_same\" >\u00bfEn qu\u00e9 se parecen las inspecciones realizadas seg\u00fan las normas API 620 y API 650?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Can_API_620_and_API_650_be_used_together\" >\u00bfSe pueden utilizar conjuntamente las API 620 y 650?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Do_radiography_tests_have_to_be_done_for_API_620\" >\u00bfEs necesario realizar pruebas radiogr\u00e1ficas para la norma API 620?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Does_temperature_play_a_role_in_choosing_between_API_620_and_650\" >\u00bfInfluye la temperatura en la elecci\u00f3n entre las normas API 620 y 650?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/api-650-vs-api-620\/#Get_Customized_Storage_Tanks_from_KDM_Steel\" >Obtenga tanques de almacenamiento personalizados de KDM Steel.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_API_650_Standard\"><\/span><b>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el est\u00e1ndar API 650?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49228\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-89.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-89.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-89-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-89-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-89-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 650 establece c\u00f3mo planificar y construir tanques de almacenamiento soldados que operan a presiones cercanas a la atmosf\u00e9rica. Se refiere principalmente a tanques sobre el suelo que almacenan petr\u00f3leo crudo, agua y productos terminados. La norma se centra en la selecci\u00f3n de los materiales adecuados, la garant\u00eda de que los productos se almacenen de forma segura a baja presi\u00f3n interna, su inspecci\u00f3n y sus pruebas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_API_620_Standard\"><\/span><b>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el est\u00e1ndar API 620?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49229\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-90.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-90.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-90-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-90-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-90-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La API 620 nos dice c\u00f3mo planificar y construir a gran escala,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/soldadura-de-tanques-de-acero-inoxidable\/\"> <b>tanques de acero inoxidable soldados<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> que funcionan con presiones bajas a moderadas en su interior. Se suele utilizar para almacenar cosas que necesitan mantenerse fr\u00edas o congeladas, como<\/span><b> GLP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y GNL. Puede soportar mayores tensiones de dise\u00f1o y condiciones de temperatura m\u00e1s extremas que la norma API 650.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side-by-Side_Comparison_API_650_vs_API_620\"><\/span><b>Comparaci\u00f3n lado a lado: API 650 vs API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49230\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-91.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-91.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-91-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-91-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-91-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applicable_Pressure_Range\"><\/span><b>Rango de presi\u00f3n aplicable<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 650 est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ada para almacenar l\u00edquidos a presi\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica o muy baja. Es apta para tanques que operan desde la presi\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica normal hasta aproximadamente 2,5 psig. Muchas refiner\u00edas y dep\u00f3sitos a granel utilizan estos tanques para almacenar l\u00edquidos sin que se acumule demasiada presi\u00f3n en su interior. La norma API 650 es una opci\u00f3n rentable y ampliamente aceptada en la industria para agua, di\u00e9sel, petr\u00f3leo crudo y otros productos similares. No a\u00f1ade complejidad al proceso de dise\u00f1o de presi\u00f3n.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 620 se puede utilizar en tanques con presi\u00f3n interna baja a moderada, generalmente superior a 2,5 psig y hasta 15 psig o m\u00e1s, seg\u00fan las necesidades del dise\u00f1o. Se suele elegir para combustibles vol\u00e1tiles o presurizados como el GLP. Esta norma permite mayores tensiones en la membrana, placas de revestimiento m\u00e1s resistentes y una mayor resistencia estructural, lo que garantiza que el sistema funcione de forma segura incluso con alta presi\u00f3n interna.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature_Range\"><\/span><b>Rango de temperatura<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-2\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los tanques API 650 suelen estar dise\u00f1ados para funcionar a temperaturas normales de la zona. Si bien pueden soportar temperaturas ligeramente superiores, esta norma no es adecuada para usos criog\u00e9nicos o a temperaturas muy bajas. Cuando las temperaturas descienden dr\u00e1sticamente, la tenacidad y la resistencia a la fractura del material se vuelven cruciales. Debido a sus limitaciones, la norma API 650 no es apropiada para lugares con temperaturas extremadamente bajas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-2\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La API 620 est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ada para manejar usos que necesitan almacenar cosas en condiciones fr\u00edas o congeladas, como por ejemplo: <\/span><b>GNL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> y otros gases licuados. Existen normas estrictas sobre la resistencia a bajas temperaturas, las pruebas de impacto y el uso de ciertos materiales. La norma API 620 ofrece importantes protecciones metal\u00fargicas para instalaciones que operan a temperaturas bajo cero, evitando que las estructuras se rompan o se vuelvan quebradizas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_and_Purpose_of_Standards\"><\/span><b>Alcance y prop\u00f3sito de las normas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-3\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 650 se centra en la planificaci\u00f3n, construcci\u00f3n, inspecci\u00f3n y ensayo de grandes tanques de almacenamiento atmosf\u00e9ricos sobre el suelo. Establece est\u00e1ndares para las t\u00e9cnicas de construcci\u00f3n destinadas al almacenamiento de petr\u00f3leo y l\u00edquidos en todo el mundo. La API 650 se utiliza ampliamente en refiner\u00edas, terminales e instalaciones de almacenamiento industrial debido a su aceptaci\u00f3n internacional y a la sencillez de sus est\u00e1ndares.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-3\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 620 incluye recipientes que operan a presiones m\u00e1s altas y temperaturas m\u00e1s bajas, adem\u00e1s de los tanques de aire. Incorpora m\u00e9todos m\u00e1s avanzados para el an\u00e1lisis de esfuerzos, normas m\u00e1s estrictas para la eficiencia de las juntas y mejores controles de calidad. Por ello, la API 620 puede utilizarse en plantas de petr\u00f3leo y gas que operan en condiciones m\u00e1s exigentes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tank_Configuration_Geometry\"><\/span><b>Configuraci\u00f3n y geometr\u00eda del tanque<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-4\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La mayor\u00eda de los tanques API 650 son rectos, cil\u00edndricos y de fondo plano, lo que facilita su instalaci\u00f3n en campo. Seg\u00fan la inestabilidad del producto, el dise\u00f1o del techo puede ser fijo, flotante o abierto. Su forma busca la simplicidad, optimizando el dise\u00f1o y reduciendo los costos de almacenamiento de grandes cantidades de aire en la atm\u00f3sfera.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-4\"><\/span><b>API 620:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los tanques construidos seg\u00fan las normas API 620 suelen tener techos abovedados o tapas resistentes a la presi\u00f3n, dise\u00f1adas para soportar la presi\u00f3n interna. Generalmente, las placas de la carcasa son m\u00e1s grandes y resistentes, lo que les permite soportar mayores tensiones. Para que los tanques criog\u00e9nicos funcionen a bajas temperaturas, se incorporan sistemas de aislamiento y capas especiales en la propia estructura del tanque.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Tank_Sizes\"><\/span><b>Tama\u00f1os t\u00edpicos de tanques<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-5\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los tanques API 650 pueden almacenar una gran variedad de petr\u00f3leo, desde peque\u00f1os tanques de procesamiento hasta enormes tanques de almacenamiento de crudo con capacidad para m\u00e1s de 100\u00a0000 barriles. Gracias a su capacidad personalizable, son ideales para refiner\u00edas y centros de almacenamiento a granel que necesitan almacenar grandes cantidades de aire sin incurrir en costes adicionales de dise\u00f1o relacionados con la presi\u00f3n.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>API 620<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estos tanques tambi\u00e9n se construyen para ser muy grandes, pero se eligen cuando se necesita mucho espacio de almacenamiento junto con presi\u00f3n interna o servicio en fr\u00edo. Por estas razones, la norma API 620 es la mejor para la construcci\u00f3n de tanques de GNL y GLP, que deben ser grandes y resistentes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabrication_Erection\"><\/span><b>Fabricaci\u00f3n y montaje<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-6\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La fabricaci\u00f3n seg\u00fan la norma API 650 se realiza generalmente en obra con placas de acero soldadas entre s\u00ed. El proceso de montaje de un tanque es bien conocido y utilizado por la mayor\u00eda de los fabricantes. Los m\u00e9todos estandarizados de inspecci\u00f3n y ensayo ayudan a agilizar el proceso de construcci\u00f3n, controlar los plazos del proyecto y reducir el coste total de fabricaci\u00f3n.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-5\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para la fabricaci\u00f3n seg\u00fan la norma API 620, se requieren m\u00e9todos de soldadura m\u00e1s estrictos, un mejor control de calidad e inspecciones m\u00e1s exhaustivas debido a las mayores presiones y tensiones involucradas. A menudo, el montaje exige un mayor control de ingenier\u00eda y m\u00e9todos de prueba m\u00e1s avanzados. Esto complica el proceso, pero tambi\u00e9n lo hace m\u00e1s seguro y confiable a largo plazo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials_Allowed\"><\/span><b>Materiales permitidos<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-7\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 650 permite principalmente el uso de productos de acero al carbono en condiciones de temperatura y presi\u00f3n ambiente. La elecci\u00f3n del material se basa en su facilidad de soldadura y en la resistencia necesaria para el uso diario. Sin embargo, las opciones son m\u00e1s limitadas cuando se requieren bajas temperaturas o servicios especiales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-6\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 620 permite el uso de una gama m\u00e1s amplia de productos, como aceros que presentan mayor resistencia a bajas temperaturas. Esta mayor variedad de materiales es fundamental para aplicaciones que requieren refrigeraci\u00f3n o congelaci\u00f3n. La norma garantiza que los materiales conserven su resistencia, flexibilidad y durabilidad, incluso a altas temperaturas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspection_and_Testing_Standards\"><\/span><b>Normas de inspecci\u00f3n y ensayo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-8\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seg\u00fan la clasificaci\u00f3n conjunta, la norma API 650 exige una inspecci\u00f3n adecuada, pruebas hidrost\u00e1ticas y pruebas radiogr\u00e1ficas limitadas. El programa de inspecci\u00f3n es \u00fatil y econ\u00f3mico, por lo que puede utilizarse en tanques atmosf\u00e9ricos y cumplir con las normas de seguridad de la industria petrolera.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-7\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 620 exige est\u00e1ndares m\u00e1s estrictos para los ensayos no destructivos y pruebas radiogr\u00e1ficas m\u00e1s exhaustivas, especialmente en zonas sometidas a presi\u00f3n. Estos m\u00e9todos de verificaci\u00f3n mejorados brindan mayor confianza en la resistencia de las soldaduras y en el comportamiento de la estructura bajo presi\u00f3n y bajas temperaturas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roof_Closure_Types\"><\/span><b>Tipos de techo y cierre<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-9\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 650 funciona con diferentes tipos de techos, como techos fijos, techos m\u00f3viles y dise\u00f1os de techo abierto.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/tanque-con-techo-fijo-versus-tanque-con-techo-flotante\/\"> <b>Tanques de techo fijo y de techo flotante<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Se suelen utilizar para combustibles vol\u00e1tiles con el fin de minimizar las emisiones y la p\u00e9rdida de vapor. Las distintas opciones de techo permiten adaptarse a diferentes tipos de almacenamiento y necesidades medioambientales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-8\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 620 suele utilizar techos abovedados que soportan la presi\u00f3n y forman parte del l\u00edmite de presi\u00f3n del tanque. Estos sistemas de techo est\u00e1n dise\u00f1ados para contener de forma segura las cargas de aire en el interior. Cuando se almacenan GLP y gases refrigerados, la construcci\u00f3n del techo es fundamental para mantener la contenci\u00f3n intacta.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Industry_Use\"><\/span><b>Aplicaci\u00f3n y uso industrial<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650-10\"><\/span><b>API 650<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La norma API 650 se utiliza en numerosos lugares, como refiner\u00edas, estaciones de servicio, plantas de tratamiento de agua y f\u00e1bricas. Es la mejor manera de almacenar agua, di\u00e9sel, gasolina, petr\u00f3leo crudo y otros fluidos similares a presi\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica. Sigue siendo el est\u00e1ndar m\u00e1s popular para tanques de almacenamiento debido a su facilidad de uso y aceptaci\u00f3n mundial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620-9\"><\/span><b>API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En puertos de GNL, instalaciones de almacenamiento de GLP, plantas petroqu\u00edmicas y unidades de procesamiento de gas, la norma API 620 es la mejor opci\u00f3n. Al almacenar l\u00edquidos a presi\u00f3n o en refrigeraci\u00f3n, esta norma proporciona a la estructura la resistencia y confiabilidad necesarias para un funcionamiento seguro y prolongado.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650_vs_API_620_%E2%80%93_Quick_Comparison_Table\"><\/span><b>Tabla comparativa r\u00e1pida: API 650 vs API 620<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Par\u00e1metro<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>API 650<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>API 620<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rango de presi\u00f3n aplicable<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmosf\u00e9rico a ~2,5 psig<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Por encima de ~2,5 psig, presi\u00f3n baja a moderada<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rango de temperatura<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperaturas ambiente<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperaturas bajas y criog\u00e9nicas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Alcance y prop\u00f3sito<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tanques de almacenamiento atmosf\u00e9rico<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanques presurizados y de baja temperatura<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Configuraci\u00f3n del tanque<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical, cil\u00edndrico, de fondo plano<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estructuras reforzadas, techos abovedados<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tama\u00f1os t\u00edpicos de tanques<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almacenamiento atmosf\u00e9rico de gran volumen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presurizados o refrigerados de gran volumen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fabricaci\u00f3n y montaje<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soldadura de campo est\u00e1ndar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soldadura y controles m\u00e1s estrictos<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Materiales permitidos<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/es\/acero-al-carbono-1066\/\"><b>Acero al carbono 1066<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materiales de baja temperatura m\u00e1s amplios<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Inspecci\u00f3n y pruebas<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiograf\u00eda limitada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensayos no destructivos y radiograf\u00edas exhaustivas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tipos de techo y cierre<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techos fijos o flotantes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techos abovedados resistentes a la presi\u00f3n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aplicaci\u00f3n y uso industrial<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refiner\u00edas, terminales, almacenamiento de agua<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instalaciones de GNL, GLP y petroqu\u00edmicas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_650_vs_API_620_%E2%80%93_Which_One_Is_Best\"><\/span><b>API 650 vs API 620: \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la mejor?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49231\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-92.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-92.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-92-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-92-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-92-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No existe una \u00fanica opci\u00f3n que sea siempre la mejor. La norma API 650 es ideal para almacenar productos a temperatura ambiente y presi\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica. Para l\u00edquidos a presi\u00f3n o muy fr\u00edos, la norma API 620 es la opci\u00f3n m\u00e1s segura. La norma adecuada depende del tipo de producto, la temperatura, la presi\u00f3n y las condiciones de uso a largo plazo. Una evaluaci\u00f3n temprana permite evitar redise\u00f1os costosos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>Preguntas frecuentes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>\u00bfSe pueden utilizar los tanques API 650 para el almacenamiento criog\u00e9nico?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> En absoluto. Los tanques API 650 no est\u00e1n dise\u00f1ados para usarse en condiciones de fr\u00edo. Solo pueden utilizarse en situaciones donde la temperatura sea cercana a la ambiente.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_API_620_tanks_work_when_the_pressure_outside_is_normal\"><\/span><b>\u00bfPueden funcionar los tanques API 620 cuando la presi\u00f3n exterior es normal?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los tanques API 620 pueden funcionar a presi\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica normal. Sin embargo, se suelen elegir cuando se prev\u00e9 una presi\u00f3n interna m\u00e1s elevada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"API_620_or_API_650_Which_costs_less\"><\/span><b>\u00bfAPI 620 o API 650? \u00bfCu\u00e1l cuesta menos?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En la mayor\u00eda de los casos, los tanques API 650 son m\u00e1s econ\u00f3micos. Esto se debe a que los est\u00e1ndares de dise\u00f1o, materiales e inspecciones son menos estrictos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_change_an_API_650_tank_to_an_API_620_tank\"><\/span><b>\u00bfEs posible cambiar un tanque API 650 por un tanque API 620?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No es f\u00e1cil pasar de la norma API 650 a la API 620. Generalmente requiere un redise\u00f1o y refuerzo estructural considerable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_inspections_done_for_API_620_and_API_650_the_same\"><\/span><b>\u00bfEn qu\u00e9 se parecen las inspecciones realizadas seg\u00fan las normas API 620 y API 650?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, las reglas de inspecci\u00f3n son diferentes para cada norma. La norma API 620 requiere pruebas m\u00e1s exhaustivas que no da\u00f1en nada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_API_620_and_API_650_be_used_together\"><\/span><b>\u00bfSe pueden utilizar conjuntamente las API 620 y 650?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, no se pueden usar estas normas indistintamente. La presi\u00f3n de dise\u00f1o y la temperatura de trabajo son los \u00fanicos factores que importan para la selecci\u00f3n.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_radiography_tests_have_to_be_done_for_API_620\"><\/span><b>\u00bfEs necesario realizar pruebas radiogr\u00e1ficas para la norma API 620?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u00ed, las pruebas radiogr\u00e1ficas son obligatorias seg\u00fan la norma API 620. En la mayor\u00eda de los casos, los est\u00e1ndares son m\u00e1s estrictos que los de la norma API 650.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_temperature_play_a_role_in_choosing_between_API_620_and_650\"><\/span><b>\u00bfInfluye la temperatura en la elecci\u00f3n entre las normas API 620 y 650?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u00ed, el clima es un factor muy importante a la hora de elegir una norma. Las aplicaciones que necesitan funcionar a bajas temperaturas o en climas fr\u00edos generalmente requieren la norma API 620.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Customized_Storage_Tanks_from_KDM_Steel\"><\/span><b>Obtenga tanques de almacenamiento personalizados de KDM Steel.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49232\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-93.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-93.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-93-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-93-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kdmsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ARTICLE-93-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dependiendo de las necesidades de su proyecto,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acero KDM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Podemos construir tanques de almacenamiento dise\u00f1ados seg\u00fan los est\u00e1ndares API 650 o API 620. 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